Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
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Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
33 | Consistency Matters: A "What's Happening" Sheet
Sticky Hope
14 minutes 50 seconds
2 months ago
33 | Consistency Matters: A "What's Happening" Sheet
Sometimes it feels like we're doing all of the things, but until we pay close enough attention to track behaviors we can be fooled by our brains. There are many empty promises when it comes to navigating tricky behaviors, but we know that trauma doesn't play fair. A first step to discovering how to nourish heatlhy regulation is to get an accurate understanding of the tricky behaviors happening in our classrooms. Use the "What's Happening?" sheet as a simple and quick baseline to begin a conversation about how to navigate the tricky behaviors popping up in all of our classrooms.
Timeline
00:00 Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle02:47 Understanding Tricky Behaviors in Children05:38 The Impact of Trauma on Behavior08:12 Identifying Dysregulation in Children10:42 Tracking Behaviors for Better Understanding13:11 Takeaways
Takeaways
Understanding tricky behaviors requires a deeper analysis.
Trauma impacts behavior and requires thoughtful approaches.
Identifying dysregulation is key to supporting children.
Tracking behaviors helps demystify children's actions.
Teachers should not blame themselves for children's behaviors.
Patterns in behavior can guide effective interventions.
Slowing down to observe can lead to better insights.
Sticky Hope
Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
