The Bear Necessities
March 14, 2016
Next Year
We have spent much time going through the process of preparing to roll out the lite program. I apologize for any time you feel has been wasted. I know that sometimes you have to work through things to come to the right decision, and this was one of those times. The pressure to move to this model is very high, but we will figure out how to meet all of the mandates and secure funding without damaging our program.
B-3 Screener
Interview Committee
ELL
ART in the HOME
Just an average old screening day at GBEEC
Toddler Idea
Sorting/color/vocabulary activity
Conscious Discipline: Encouragement
This is one of my favorite chapters in the new Conscious Discipline book, it is just so powerful.....
Encouraging children to help others creates a sense of belonging in which the intrinsic desire to be of service outshines attention-seeking behaviors.
Encouragement Summary
Power:Unity: We are all in this together.
Becoming Brain Smart:Encouragement, connection and belonging prime the brain for academic achievement.
Skill:Notice instead of judge as the basis for encouragement, “You did it! You ___ so____. That was helpful.”
School Family(could just be family on a home visit):The “I See” Song, Connecting Rituals, Ways to Be Helpful, Kindness Tree or Recorder, Job Board, Friends and Family Board/Book
A song to sing by Dawn Myers
If you're sad and you know it, find some love.
If you're scared and you know it, ask for help
If you're angry and you know it, take a breath