ESSDACK Resilience Quick Bites

This episode is part 3 of a 3-part series. We can't wait to hear what you are thinking about as you take a listen! Learn more about the Zones of Regulation: https://zonesofregulation.com/ Do you use emotional check-ins? How are you using them and what are you noticing about your community and individuals inside that community?

This episode is part 2 of a 3-part series. We can't wait to hear what you are thinking about as you take a listen! Check out First Five from our friends over at EdTomorrow! https://www.edtomorrow.com/today Do you use emotional check-ins? How are you using them and what are you noticing about your community and individuals inside that community?

This episode is part 1 of a 3-part series. We can't wait to hear what you are thinking about as you take a listen! Download this flyer for free that explains all about the power of the emotional check-in! https://essdk.me/poweroftheemotionalcheck-in Do you use emotional check-ins? How are you using them and what are you noticing about your community and individuals inside that community?

Today, let's talk about staff Co-Care...because we all know that self-care is a lie! Links mentioned: CoCare Calendar: https://ondemand.essdack.org/p/caremittments The Infinite Workday: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/breaking-down-infinite-workday Thank you so much for sharing this podcast with someone who would love it! We are growing, reaching more educators, teachers a...

Classroom Expectations are important! How can I include my students in the process of establishing these expectations of how to be in our classroom community so they are invested and feel increased ownership?

Taking a breath is one of the easiest ways to pause and regulate. Whether we're up or if we're down, the type and rhythm of breathing matter! Check out this link for 17 different types of breathing patterns: essdk.me/breathe

This episode is all about using HALT as a way to quickly (self)assess what's going on when someone is dysregulated. And before we move forward with anything, get your HALT addressed first. Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired.

Our bodies are smarter than we are. The central nervous system, including the vagus nerve, drives our bodies toward regulation and healing if we can learn to tune in and work with it. One of the first steps is tracking those internal sensations.

At times, every human being gets nervous or feels less than. And it shows up in ways we show up to events, situations, and relationships. Today, we're sharing a quick hack to get our bodies to trick our minds into feeling more confident!

Eric takes us through the idea of using Focused Attention Practices (FoAP), Community-Building Circles, Strengthening Relationships, and Anchor Charts to help teach/learn and use the various strategies.

Listen, Affirm, Respond, Ask questions The LARA strategy helps us Seek the Cause of situations that arise instead of just pushing forward. It's a powerful tool that helps others feel seen & heard in a moment of dysregulation or struggle. And it helps keep us clear and out of assumptions-mode when dealing with other humans. Learn more about LARA here: https://sparqtools.org/lara/

There are ways we can talk with other humans that open more productive dialogue, understanding, and, ultimately change. Today's episode is all about Non-Violent Communication and Honest Expression. NVC is a term that puts people on edge, but to learn more about what it is and how we can begin to use it listen in. Also check out this video (Nonviolent Communication: An Overview & Role-Play Demo...

We've all done it. We see a kiddo do a thing and the words just come out of our mouths. Later, when we think on it, we know we could have done better, but we were just so shocked/angry/surprised in that moment! Today's episode is all about developing a pause button. Join us!

Every human, young or old, deserves to know at least one person is in their corner, no matter what. And while counselors, therapists, and social workers are vital in our communities (including schools), we know more than we think. Enter the Enlightened Witness. Read more here. https://medium.com/@OllyAlexander/your-enlightened-witness-660f41bcdeeb

In the classroom, to ensure your students are able to regulate their emotions, be respectful, learn, and "be in community" successfully with one another...they must feel safe in the classroom environment. This means the atmosphere and functioning of the classroom culture must be built on safety, belonging, and dignity...and I would throw in Hope, too!

Ginger and Eric jump into a simplified version of the 4DX process, which is a powerful way to move people who just aren't sure about this new approach to working with kids. Learn more about the actual 4DX process here .

Once we recognize that people are on the Compass of Shame, there are things we can do to help them, and finding our Enlightened Witness & the internal message they gave us is a beautiful way to help people push shame aside.

There may be several reasons why people lose their cool in situations, but more often than we might realize, it's because they've found themselves squarely on the Compass of Shame. When we work with adults and kids, we want to be able to recognize when the Compass has "entered the room" and how to help others off the Compass. Listen in and check out the following links for more!...

In today's classrooms where every student has a meaningful job where they are responsible for the wellbeing of an aspect of the classroom community, they will have a stronger sense of self-worth and community. If you would like to dig a little deeper into the benefits of classroom jobs and setting up a system for incorporating classroom jobs into your daily classroom engagement and management....

Ginger Lewman and Eric Nachtigal share some ideas about when to use academic circles as a way to increase community inside your classroom without losing instructional time. This is a must-hear quick bite, but if you want more of a meal around this topic, let us know!

Ginger Lewman and Eric Nachtigal share some ideas about when to use academic circles as a way to increase community inside your classroom without losing instructional time. This is a must-hear quick bite, but if you want more of a meal around this topic, let us know!

Both Eric Nachtigal and Ginger Lewman share the regulation strategy they always have in their pockets to use with kids, from age 4 - 94. Comment and let us know your go-to strategy!

Oh boy, we get it! Instructional time is always at a premium, K-12. This Quick Bite will help you figure out what's right for your kids, your content, and yourself.