by Sarah Breeden, MT, 12 year classroom teacher What does a trauma informed classroom look like and function like? What is being trauma informed? There is no one answer to these questions, but essentially, being trauma informed is being educated and informed on trauma so “educators have the opportunity to collaborate in a way that
Sarah Breeden, MT, 12 year classroom teacher We’ve all seen them: fidget spinners, “monkey noodles,” pop-its, and slime. They’re ubiquitous in school prize boxes and store dollar sections. But do fidgets serve a function for some kids? Benefits of fidgets are actually a thing, not just a fad that allows kids to have “toys” in
Sarah Breeden, MT, 12 year classroom teacher We’ve all had students who we struggle connecting with. Whether due to previous trauma, difficulty in academics, or disinterest in school, some kids have a harder time connecting with adults they need to trust. Here are five simple ways you can get started connecting with a student you
