Sensory awareness ➡️ emotional regulation #nervoussystem #connection #student #children #youth #educator #revelationsineducation #appliededucationalneuroscience #intentionalplasticity #neuroplasticity #sensory #regulation

Twice-exceptional children are both gifted and neurodivergent. While navigating these dual complexities can be challenging, it’s also incredibly rewarding. Here are 6 approaches to support their learning journeys. edut.to/3Zq0QLx

Surrey school district is growing by over 2,000 students a year. These kids kids need more of everything: schools, teachers, inclusive education support workers, custodians, school psychologists, SLPs… Talk is cheap; an excellent public education system is not. #bced

Don't forget, you don't have to earn your breaks.

Getting a lot of questions about sleep needs. Most people need 7-8 hours. Most kids need 8-10. Some adults, however, do just fine on 5 hours (consistently). There are also data showing that positive anticipation of next day events improves depth of sleep & shortens sleep need.

BeaYOUtiful Foundation x Little Kitchen. So grateful for this opportunity for a group of girls ages 12-14 to participate in cooking sessions. #girlssupportinggirls

Your body is protecting you and speaking to you! 📣 What is this communication telling you? #educators #schools #students #appliededucationalneuroscience #connection #behavior #nervoussystem #hope #neuroplasticity #dysregulation

Surrey Schools Mental Wellness Day! An opportunity to share and collaborate services and/or supports available for children, youth and families in Surrey. Thank you to all the partnerships: Foundry, Respectful Futures, FamilySmart, EmotionsBC, PCRS, Surrey RCMP, etc! 🧠

Providers can support youth facing #teendatingviolenceby voicing their concern, being patient, and safety planning with teens. For more information on how to help teens facing #datingviolence, view: on.ny.gov/48avPML. #TDVAM2025

Morning with K.B. Woodward staff: discussing how a dysregulated adult cannot regulate a dysregulated child. We might get compliance but we will not get a regulated, alert, connected child who is available for learning. We are relational beings - discipline must be relational.

👚 It’s Pink Shirt Day! And #SurreySchools is once again embracing the anti-bullying campaign! 🩷 🪴 This year’s motto is Let Kindness Grow, encouraging students to cultivate kindness – today and everyday! 💗 Read more! #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC #SD36learn surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/184131

Session 1 for a 2-part series for Child-Youth Care Workers! In schools, we have the potential to heal, rewire and build stronger neural networks through relational presence. Looking forward to continuing the conversation in April! Surrey Schools

Saturday’s devastating event at the Lapu-Lapu Festival has deeply impacted many in our community. The Ministry of Education and Child Care has shared helpful strategies to guide conversations with your child. (1/2)

Join us in supporting kids & youth, & drive positive change in our community! We provide mentoring & the chance to work in a large multidisciplinary team. New grads & experienced professionals are welcome to apply. Current postings: Dietitian, PT & SLP: the-centre.org/careers

📢 Reminder! Schools will be closed on Monday, May. 19 for Victoria Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

The health hierarchy: SLEEP EXERCISE NUTRITION STRESS CONTROL HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS CIRCADIAN RHYTHM ADHERENCE Bright mornings & days & dark nights = great sleep, energized focused days & overall robust mental & physical health.

A reminder that Monday, May 26, is a Professional Development day for staff in our district, so there is no school for students. Enjoy your weekend!

🏳️‍🌈 June is Pride Month! #SurreySchools is celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion and creating safe spaces for LGBTQ2S+ students and staff through events like the Pride Poster Contest, Youth Pride Dance and more. 🌈 Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/188155

SPS supports vulnerable youth through programs like FYRST, where officers and youth counsellors work proactively with kids and families. Through home/school visits and referrals, FYRST connects youth requiring intervention to important resources. Learn more:

The truth is we all need to heal. We all need to grow. No one is immune from that. Finding someone who wants to heal and will be patient for you whilst you heal is where it’s at.