This resonated with me. If we don’t take the time to do this, then students are not getting what they need to be ready to learn and grow.
Creating an emotionally supportive school environment
1. sensory friendly classrooms - include equipment like seats that spin or bounce, chair bands, fidgets, the ability to stand. Decrease visual stimulation. Movement breaks - Ask what does the environment need for each child to thrive?
2. emotions as part of the culture - look beyond behavior to find the need that’s driving it. All feelings are mentionable and manageable (Mr. Rogers).
3. Power instead of power over - be a community with our students
Creating an emotionally supportive school environment
1. sensory friendly classrooms - include equipment like seats that spin or bounce, chair bands, fidgets, the ability to stand. Decrease visual stimulation. Movement breaks - Ask what does the environment need for each child to thrive?
2. emotions as part of the culture - look beyond behavior to find the need that’s driving it. All feelings are mentionable and manageable (Mr. Rogers).
3. Power instead of power over - be a community with our students