In group settings like school it is best to use group language. Sentences that begin with :But I want... or I don't want... is unexpected in a group setting. It is best to think of "We Need..." to be a healthy , happy, empathetic classmate.
The lovely ladies in Girlpower are creating vision boards to represent who they want to be in the future. The ladies imagined themselves in a Time Machine. They travelled to a year that they would like to spy into and see who they are at that time. The vision boards will reflect their best selves in the year 2000 something. It will be so amazing to see who they want to be and what virtues they think will matter. These vision boards can act as mini time capsules. Hopefully the ladies will keep them in a special place for their journey into womanhood and see if they meet their vision, choose a different path entirely. What does your best self look like in 2020? 2030? We also watched an inspirational video by Mayim Bialik on being emotional. Check it out. Empathy is the next generations "must have" talent. Embrace your opportunities to practice empathy rather than avoiding them. This trait will be your most valuable tool for a healthy, happy, creative future. When you see a person struggling with regulation, learning, sharing, negotiating expected behavior, solving problems or fitting in, you can practice being grateful that you do not have this particular challenge... and then...practice empathy by connecting to an area that you have struggled in and send the person a stealth message of care. Secretly send a positive thought towards the person you empathize with. " I hope your day gets better. I send you a caring message that you are a good person. Life loves you." Your day will improve and that person may feel a breeze of care flow over them. It is going to be more effective than judging, complaining and worrying about the unexpected behavior. |
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
June 2018
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