Take Charge

Teachers can help children reintegrate into the classroom by embracing them after a behavioral episode. Isolation breeds disconnection. To read this as a blog post, please visit http://aarondaffern.com/post/take-charge-day-30-restore-the-relationship

When students fear that any mistake they make will cause irreparable damage, they live in fear and anxiety, both of which impair learning. To read this as a blog post, please visit http://aarondaffern.com/post/take-charge-day-29-deleting-save-files

Before helping students through disciplinary situations, teachers should first take care of their own needs through self-regulation. To read this as a blog post, please visit http://aarondaffern.com/post/take-charge-day-28-calming-yourself-first

Teachers are triggered when they assume intent, magnify problems, or label students. They can remain calm by turning down the shark music. To read this as a blog post, please visit http://aarondaffern.com/post/take-charge-day-27-trigger-thoughts

Composure is key to entering disciplinary situations. Emotions are contagious and teachers want students to "catch" their calmness. To read this as a blog post, please visit http://aarondaffern.com/post/take-charge-day-26-composure