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The end of a school year brings a range of emotions, which can be overwhelming. Saying goodbye to students can be tough but usually, teachers are so tired when the school year is about to end that they need some time to recover.
By Joe Tilly
Adults are often unaware of bullying behaviour in schools and classrooms. Subtle, unkind behaviours can easily go unnoticed by teachers. Preventing bullying in schools can happen when the problem is addressed from many angles. Approaches are most effective when the entire school community is involved in creating a culture of respect while developing strong, positive relationships. And it all begins with awareness.
When do kids gain social and emotional skills? Children start developing them as babies, and new skills emerge as they get older.
The pandemic has been challenging for teachers and students, and while we’ve shown a growth mindset and amazing resilience, continuing to navigate through these uncertain times can cause both mental and physical fatigue.
By Mike Anderson
Are we losing our voice as teachers? It's no big deal, we lost ours long ago. (Kidding!) But losing your teacher's voice, well, that’s a true occupational hazard. Teaching without a voice is like driving with your eyes closed.
These unresolved traumas can affect memory and concentration, putting students at risk for lowered levels of academic performance. Teachers—many traumatized themselves—are on high alert for students who show signs of trauma, like difficulty sitting still, irritability, emotional volatility, and difficulty regulating their emotions, plus withdrawal, avoidance, and constant fatigue
Often a classroom environment is not conducive or to easy or good learning. Persistent misbehaviour by learners distracts other learners and causes stress and anxiety for teachers. This can lead to teachers becoming demotivated and burnt out.
Carefully crafted check-ins can bring middle and high school classes closer together and improve student well-being.
By Mandy Froehlich
Stress can disrupt our nervous system, and if we don’t take time for a reset, the feeling may continue to snowball. There are many methods to help us deal with stress and build a more resilient system when we aren’t in the classroom.
Usually, these things are seen as something you do outside of school. These are things like going for a run or spending extra time laughing with a friend. But what happens when you’re feeling anxious in the middle of the day? What strategies will work at the moment when you feel overwhelmed? We can’t always wait until we get home or for when our students leave to take a moment to reset.
Providing families of students in preschool to the 7th grade with strategies to bolter skills can also strengthen family bonds.