BCBA, Program Specialist with Cajon Valley Union School District.
San Diego, CA
Joined August 2015
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Self-care is not selfish. Be kinder to yourself. With a full cup, you can care for others. Self-care September calendar. @ashlyn_yetter @Smither_cv @CajonValleyUSD
Self-care is not selfish - you can't pour from an empty cup. Join us for #SelfCareSeptember and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others 💕
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As human beings we essentially belong to the same family and we have to think of each other as part of ‘us’. To develop peace in the world, we have to educate people to understand that we are all the same in being human.
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"One of the most significant things educators can do to encourage their students to be involved in their communities is to believe that student-led efforts can accomplish real change. This might be as simple as offering to hear our ideas." @educationweek ow.ly/scrI50BqwmA
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“Giving [kids] tools to understand how to calm themselves down, how to keep themselves safe, how to connect with nurturing relationships—I’ve seen it be life-changing and life-saving..” @DrBurkeHarris @smerrill777
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"A gigantic body of research shows that the relationships in a kid's life are like the roots of a tree," said educator Kent Pekel. "When kids have strong roots they can grow, they can thrive, they can withstand the storms life throws at them." ow.ly/rP1y50BnNqq
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Sometimes funny or light conversations with teens can lead to more meaningful discussions of what matters to them.
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"I sat through two 45-minute lectures in high school social studies and not only was I super focused because I was doodling, I could also basically give the lecture afterwards." ow.ly/nLJe50Bdb4n
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A great way to honor student choice and create an environment conducive to their learning.
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#ModernCurriculum Back to School Resources "Climate & Safety, Strengths & interests, Healthy Relationships." Even #CVWoW inspired by our local employers @TaylorGuitars. Thank you @cvusdWellness @Smither_cv @MelanieABrandt @chris_mcollins
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Here and now in the 21st century, with the help of what scientists have learned about the brain, we need to learn how to achieve peace of mind. This is crucial, since world peace can only be built by individuals who are at peace with themselves.
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Strongly suggest teachers leave their asynchronous assignment due dates through the weekend instead of a Friday due date. Parents might only be able to help on weekends and kids need time to internalize the habit of managing and completing offline work.
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Connections. Relationships first. Grace. Support. Understanding.
Just let that sink in: This. Is. Still. A. Pandemic.
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We can’t remove external problems at will, but in terms of our inner world we can develop tolerance, forgiveness and contentment. If we have developed peace of mind, we can remain calm no matter what happens in the outside world.
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We gotta stop saying kids aren’t learning at home. My kid has learned to cook a little, how to set priorities, what matters to her, how to drive, how to strengthen bonds across cyberspace, care for a pet, read for pleasure, and discuss current events.
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Sometimes we can isolate ourselves to protect us from hurtful situations and emotions. This can mean we lose the ability to feel joy and to connect. To feel joy we must learn to deal with the difficult emotions without cutting ourselves off.
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A common classroom management mistake: assuming that misbehavior isn’t an academic issue. 20% of the time, students don’t understand an assignment, or it’s too difficult—and they act out in frustration.
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