As we watch our students flip open their various lunch kits for morning snack, many of us that work with children feel a sense of impending doom! Ok, maybe that is a slightly humorous exaggeration... for effect. And while we working parents know how hard it is to make lunches day after day for fussy eaters, we teachers also know first hand how it will look for the rest of Tony or Tina's morning, upon the opening of that lunchkit. Shopping with your kiddos, teaching them what each whole food brings to the table, literally, can help families establish life long healthy eating habits. Check out this clip:
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What makes it possible for a baby to grow into a thriving learner? What can create roadblocks that interfere with the healthy development of a brain? Take a look... Tapping is a practical, simple tool that anyone can use. It can be used alone, in small groups, or in masses. If you want to learn more about tapping, pop in to Room 10. We have had two months of WE behavior before we are back in a Me situation. When we are at home and with small groups of people, the impact of ME behavior is quite small. However, when we are in large groups such as the classroom, the ME behavior becomes quite unexpected and even upsetting. The classroom functions best as a WE. When everyone follows group plans, the flow is calm and productive. When a member of the class decides to follow their own plan it can cause major ripples that upset the climate and feeling of community. EMPATHY is the key. The idea that you care about the group and understand that the needs of the group must come before your own desire to finish a favored task, give in to the "I'm bored" cop out, letting the "I WANT" monster out, having classmates wait on you, talking instead of listening, and I am sure you can add many more "ME FIRST" behaviors. Returning to school after having 4 wisdom teeth removed was a bit of a concern. I am still in quite a bit of pain and tire easily. Luckily I was energized and healed by the wonderful, caring, empathetic POW community. As I was teaching a mindfulness class I accidentally swallowed a couple of stitches. I made a funny face and said, "Ewwww...guys...I just swallowed a stitch!" We all had a good laugh. Later a student surprised me with this amazing "swallowing a stitch" portrait.He went around and collected many caring messages which were written on the backside of the portrait. Thanks Buddy... you know who you are ;-)
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AuthorI am Lauren Purkiss, teacher at Prince of Wales School. I work out of Room 10 as Lead teacher for the Bridges Program as well as a Learning Leader for the school population. I have three children of my own, two boys ages 24 and 21, as well as my daughter, 16. My passion is to support our reluctant learners and their families. My door is always open. Come for a visit anytime. Archives
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