There are so many ways to brighten up a student's day, such as choosing joy, fostering independence and giving them fresh starts. Helpful #sketchnote by Kristin Wiens #edchat Free downloads at northstarpaths.com

Examples of social and emotional learning (#SEL) routines that successful schools use, like morning meeting edutopia ow.ly/pYEW50vrf0o #edchat

It isn't always easy to show up in the vulnerable, open ways that lead to authentic connections with kids. But when you can do it, it makes a difference edutopia Center for Whole-Child Education ow.ly/F1ek50vzUnS #edchat #teaching

Nine guidelines Sam Himelstein, PhD suggests #teachers use to make sure #mindfulness practice with youth is helping, not hurting Katrina Schwartz ow.ly/YNEo50vzUVp #edchat #traumainformed

"Different people come into a school setting with incredibly varied life experiences." Trauma-informed classroom practices help children from all different backgrounds feel loved, understood, and ready to learn.

Giving students a chance to #exercise and move during the day will help them self-regulate during class time edutopia Center for Whole-Child Education ow.ly/Btae50vzV2F #edchat

School counselors noticed more and more students struggling alone with anxiety. 🎧 Hear how one school helps students develop coping skills on ep.1 of the MindShift Podcast. 🎧apple.co/26PnCd7 (Apple) bit.ly/2xxver2 (Android) ow.ly/yjsP50vCSRg

"For kids with #anxiety, the 'can'ts fluctuate,” says Jessica Minahan, PhD, BCBA , "When they're calm they can. When they're anxious they can't. And that's very deceiving." Katrina Schwartz ow.ly/ZR6C50vDY7B #edchat #teaching #parenting

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This holiday weekend is a great time to start these habits for a healthier, more resilient year! #sketchnote via Scriberia Ltd #edchat #teaching #cpchat

Take care of yourselves this school year. That includes cutting yourself some slack. ow.ly/2efP50vQoEA #edchat #teaching #traumainformed

"In a society that barely listens to each other, listen to our students. In a system that can be a flood of top down, let your classroom be one that allows voices to trickle up," says Heather Wolpert-G. ow.ly/eH8n50vQpBC #edchat #stuchoice #teaching

How do you get chatty middle schoolers to quiet down in class? Twitter chimed in. Via @EdWeekTeacher edut.to/2zADjL6

"Emotion and learning are completely connected." Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn. #HowLearningHappens

Positive relationships with caring adults can help buffer students from the effects of #trauma and chronic #stress, making #traumainformed schools "healing places." edutopia #edchat ow.ly/cEfn50x6q8k

Childhood — and #parenting — have radically changed in the past few decades, to the point where far more children today struggle to manage their behavior Katherine X Lewis 雪 怡 (she/her) #edchat ow.ly/pU7B50xbskI

If students fight, they first work it out through group discussion. Kids who act up or shut down get extra support, not detention or suspension like they used to. The idea is to tend to life troubles at school, instead of sending kids home. ow.ly/WdT450xmOs4

“It's estimated about one in five teens have a diagnosable mental health disorder, and most of them go untreated.” We look at the reported rise in student stress—and what teachers can do about it. edutopia.org/article/teen-s…

Starting #highschool is a big transition. And for many students 9th grade can be a make or break year Ki Sung #edchat #hschat #MindShiftpodcast ow.ly/Esc950xSx55

Every adult at this school is paired with a check-in / check-out buddy, providing extra support for kids who need it.