Category Archives: Virtual Teaching Tools

Visual Check Ins (for Class or Team Meetings)

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Amanda Schook

Build community and connection, and get your students/ team grounded by doing a check in with each other first! There are so many great ones out there! Visual Check In Slides

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BLP Virtual Break Space

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Lorna Vangeem

Looking for ways to integrate regulation tools and a calming space into your classroom?  Click the link below and follow the simple steps to launch a Virtual Break Space designed for a K-5 classroom.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zp8Pu06LODW-d1lWwddrX13TTMB5YCNFbLglkkqSWaU/edit

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Four Core Priorities for Trauma-Informed Distance Learning

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Amanda Schook

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55679/four-core-priorities-for-trauma-informed-distance-learning A great article from MindShift that discusses the importance of Predictability, Flexibility, Connection & Empowerment during distance learning. In addition, the article included these important and insightful reminders: Use trauma as “a lens, not a label” to understand students. … Continue reading →

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Article: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching through Coronavirus

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Amanda Schook

A great article from Teaching Tolerance and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Highlights: Relationships and well-being can take priority over assignments and behavioral compliance. Ideas and strategies for providing students: A Sense of Safety, Connectedness & Hope

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