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I try to employ a healthy balance of individual and group work to provide the opportunity to be social. This can be a struggle, depending on the students and how far they push beyond their task just to chat. I do enjoy seeing them challenge each other and also regulate each other.

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I think this might work for some students but not for all. Some would not take it seriously. And for some that enter class in a rambunctious state, it may calm them down. It is worth trying. 

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I think this might work for some students but not for all. Some would not take it seriously. And for some that enter class in a rambunctious state, it may calm them down. It is worth trying. 

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I have used Mindfulness and breathing techniques with students. I have observed and participated this being used in a classroom. The students responded really well and seem to focus
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There is an art form to balancing the need for socialization with the tendency to avoid concentrating and doing any actual work. It has taken me many years to find this balance, and some days it escapes me. Some groups can "turn it off and on" and some just can't.

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https://smilingmind.com.au/
I started using Smiling Mind a few years ago in class. It is a mindfulness website that walks students through different activities.  I am not consistent at using it, but the more research I do the more I want to use it.
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The only problem I have with these four things is the relaxation.  I have a hard time with getting everything done for my curriculum.  Who has time for this?

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The only problem I have with these four things is the relaxation.  I have a hard time with getting everything done for my curriculum.  Who has time for this?

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I want to foster the social culture of the middle schooler although i have trouble keeping social settings from turning into chaos.

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I want to foster the social culture of the middle schooler although i have trouble keeping social settings from turning into chaos.

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I feel like I kind of already have a comfortable environment. Being an enrichment class has afforded me the liberty to set up my classroom in a less structured way.

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I do not suscribe to the relaxation technique.  I do not have time for this in my "bell to bell" classroom environment.  

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I do not suscribe to the relaxation technique.  I do not have time for this in my "bell to bell" classroom environment.  

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The relaxation techniques sound amazing; it ties in with an 8th grade book called "Freak the Mighty" in which the main character imagines he is a cloud when he is upset. 

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The relaxation techniques sound amazing; it ties in with an 8th grade book called "Freak the Mighty" in which the main character imagines he is a cloud when he is upset. 

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I use massaging before singing with breathing techniques.

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Using breathing and relaxation exercises helps students to focus and become more centered on the task at hand

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The article on creating a culture of success was interesting.  I would have to give this more thought before I could say what in particular I would consider using in either classroom guidance lessons or small group counseling.  

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The article on creating a culture of success was interesting.  I would have to give this more thought before I could say what in particular I would consider using in either classroom guidance lessons or small group counseling.  

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While this looks great, I will need to research more and then try to figure out how to best maintain control & structure.
V Pendley

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Guided relaxation is an interesting technique and I think it would work super for younger students or students that are high energy and have trouble settling down.

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Guided relaxation is an interesting technique and I think it would work super for younger students or students that are high energy and have trouble settling down.

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I also agree that middle school students are very social and just as the math teacher Mr. Yager, I use group work frequently. This allows students to engage each other, learn from each other and still be chatty. :) As far as developing growth mindsets, I think it's always a good idea to encourage a student to do better, try harder, fix mistakes. I allow my students to complete and assignment over if they are not happy with their grade. I average the 2 grades together.
SW

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I love the social nature of middle school students, however, I will need to research how to have a social climate and maintain structure.

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I love the social nature of middle school students, however, I will need to research how to have a social climate and maintain structure.

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T Holt

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Some of these 7th graders could really use those relaxation techniques to settle down. Teachers too to avoid those high blood pressure situations.

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I love the idea of teaching students to slow their breathing and have the ability to "self monitor" their behavior and their level of excitement! These breathing mindset is great or all but especially for students who get so hyperactive and have trouble lower8ing their voices and excitement by themselves. I will try these techniques! RB :)

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I love the growth mindset!!  Want to definitely try that out, and read ore about it!

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I love the growth mindset!!  Want to definitely try that out, and read ore about it!

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I feel that starting class with relaxation techniques would be effective for all.  I find myself doing relaxation breaths sometimes when classes have been super busy, and it helps!  Taking a few moments to relax together seems like it would also help to get everyone "on the same page."  I am going to introduce something simple to start next week with low lights....I have participated in this in a variety of workshops that I have taken, and it was beneficial.

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I feel that starting class with relaxation techniques would be effective for all.  I find myself doing relaxation breaths sometimes when classes have been super busy, and it helps!  Taking a few moments to relax together seems like it would also help to get everyone "on the same page."  I am going to introduce something simple to start next week with low lights....I have participated in this in a variety of workshops that I have taken, and it was beneficial.

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I will try to embrace their social nature. This is not comfortable for me, but I will give it a shot.

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I will try to embrace their social nature. This is not comfortable for me, but I will give it a shot.

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I would like to learn more about growth mind sets. Thank you for sharing.