Despite only having four days, we got a lot accomplished! The focus this week was on Cool Buttons, which are the ways we are able to cool down when someone or something pushes our Hot Buttons.
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| Here's one class's thinking map on Ways to Stay Cool |
The students did an outstanding job of brainstorming ways to calm themselves and I taught them a few more before starting a short project. Some of their favorite Cool Buttons are based on the idea of Mindfulness Walks. These can be done while walking, but they can also be done while in the car/bus or sitting still. During these times, one becomes more aware their surroundings by searching for specific things like letters or colors.
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| Gustavo is an awesome artist! |
The project we began is something the kids are really enjoying because they can keep it in their binders to remind themselves to stay cool. Only a few scholars were able to finish, so they'll be finishing the assignment this week.
We celebrated our January and February birthdays on Friday with snacks and a movie. The kids always like being recognized in class and I enjoy observing them supporting one another in this way.
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An example of a student's Hot Buttons
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Here is how the student plans to cool down when his buttons are pushed |
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