A1 Not a day goes without some type of fun exercise to promote positivity and recharge. Dancing or excerise videos make it easy. #cbsdpd #meaningfulmovement

A2 Many students have called me Mom by accident over the years. It always makes me smile because I believe it a reflection of a caring and loving relationship. Hopefully, they don’t start calling me Grandma too soon #cbsdpd #careandconcern

A3 Jenn Vanzant shared “End the Day Happy” with me. The students jot a note about something positive about their day in their assignment books. They start looking for the good to jot down and also talk about at home. #cbsdpd #trainthebrain

A4 Surprised by Americans finding it harder to enjoy free time comment....I set goals for my free time too. What kind of fun can I make for myself. Moving away from negativity can be as simple as changing the company you are keeping.#cbsdpd #livehappy

A5 Post-traumatic growth is an incredible concept. Trauma and misfortune can be a very powerful force. Ability to find a way to let something awful make you a better person, and bouncing forward is an amazing gift. We can work toward this when even the small bad stuff.#cbsdpd

A6 Probably most of it in some way or another...modeling, practicing, inviting them to join in the happiness advantage. “Make it a great day, or not, the choice is yours” #cbsdpd

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A1 Be the one who greets ..A goal for this year is to be at the door as students arrive and smile. Resist the temptation to continually check email. #cbsdpd

A2 “Be the one who connects with kids” resonates with me. Those connections, building those relationships with students, is critical for a positive learning environment and it is actually fun to do. #cbsdpd

A3 Knowing there are so many possibilitiesto make things work is awesome. When it just isn’t working for me or students, try something different #cbsdpd

A4. All of the Es are so important, so it is hard to choose. I plan a gym workout to start each day. This gives my the energy I need to be engaging and enthusiastic #cbsdpd

A5 I certainly strive to make my classroom one that all students feel good about being in everyday. To me, that is a measure of my success much more than test scores and covered CB curriculum.#cbsdpd