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A great short clip to wrap it all up!  Perspective is SO powerful!

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The Greatest

The Greatest is all about perspective. Just when you think you are failing, when things seem to be going wrong a change of perspective shines a bright light of realization that you just might be succeeding in other ways.

It is a very simple concept but the key, of course was finding the right young actor to play the part. As you have seen, he is amazing. After countless takes throwing the ball up and missing—which is harder than you might think—he never lost his zeal. The last scene was as strong as the first. "Celebration" by Kool and The Gang fittingly takes us from despair at 'strike three" to euphoria and inspires us to embrace the value of Optimism as we face similar situations each day. After all, you might just be The Greatest.
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
Boy: I'm the greatest hitter in the world!
Strike One.
I'm the greatest hitter in the world!
Strike Two.
Hmmm.
I'm the greatest hitter in the world!
Strike Three.
Wow
I'm the greatest pitcher in the world! Yes!
Music: Celebrate good times, c'mon!
Super/VO: Optimism...Pass it On. A message from The Foundation for a Better Life

Optimism. Pass It On!

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See and share 'The Greatest' Pass it On commercial about optimism

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The Greatest The Greatest is all about perspective. Just when you think you are failing, when things seem to be going wrong a change of perspective shines a bright light of realization that you just might be succeeding in other ways.

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Page 105...if Pink 2009 is correct in saying, "We're bribing students into compliance instead of challenging them into engagement" then what are we/you/all of us doing each day to engage students?  Think about it...

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Page 105...if Pink 2009 is correct in saying, "We're bribing students into compliance instead of challenging them into engagement" then what are we/you/all of us doing each day to engage students?  Think about it...

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Think about the line on page 56 referring to our inner voice,  "This voice is a combination of all the voices we have heard through the years, the good ones and the bad ones."

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Think about the line on page 56 referring to our inner voice,  "This voice is a combination of all the voices we have heard through the years, the good ones and the bad ones."

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We have the power to add to that voice in our students heads...consider carefully the words you choose to use.

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A Pixar short that I am going to use to talk to my kids about persistence :)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd63g3d8qOs&list=PLnah-hqu5MaQY5t2GjBAwt9E7iJFYPsOA

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Those of you with younger children at home may have had the privilege already of seeing the "short" that is with Disney's Moana. If not, search it out when it is available on YouTube. It is called Inner Workings and is basically about the struggle between your brain and heart. We focus so much on the growth of our brains, but should not forget growing our hearts as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQLFcheLO4k

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Kid President: Letter to a Person on Their First Day Here

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Kid President: Letter to a Person on Their First Day Here

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Imagine starting your year off with this attitude? Exciting to think about!

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Kid President's Letter To A Person On Their First Day Here

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Great video (short) for teaching about the brain. Perfect for younger students.

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Great video (short) for teaching about the brain. Perfect for younger students.

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Brain Jump with Ned the Neuron: Challenges Grow Your Brain

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After reading the chapters and reflecting on my classroom, teaching and I environment. One of the big things I never want to do a student or class is tell them how something or someone has to be one way or act a certain way. This video shows that growth and vision in action. (Love fable vision on YouTube)

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1.No one gets isolated
2.Everyone tries their best
3.We say sorry
4.We support everyone.
5. Kindness prevails

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I close my eyes and I hear laughter and conversations. I see my students engaged with each other and demonstrating empathy. I have comfortable chairs where the kids can relax when stressed. I have calming music to use . I would smell faint lavendar or eucalyptus. I would see my students leave excited to learn, as well as, happy and relaxed.

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When I close my eyes and think of the perfect classroom I envision a busy environment.  One that begins with wonderful greetings as students enter.  I hear conversations acknowledging positive accomplishments, sharing life experiences, and messages of encouragement.  I envision  collaboration as students retrieve materials and help each other out to navigate through the day assisting rather than resisting.

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Everyone is playing, even the teacher too. You would feel happy, smell paint, and hear children laughing and talking.

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The perfect classroom starts with relationships and connections. It is so much more than what is on the walls...it is the vibe you get from the students interacting with each other and the teacher. Students feel safe to learn and take risks within the walls of a perfect classroom.

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You would hear student conversations , movement throughout the room, plenty of manipulatives accessible to the students. Non- traditional seating for comfort and group work. Student made bulletin boards, I Wonder Walls. The smell of paint and markers. You would see a lesson transform from reading to possibly math then to science. You would not see a structured schedule or itinerary posted. Learning happens spontaneously.

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Very concerned how more and more children spend so much time by themselves on devices and not playing.

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Jen created this to share with the School Improvement committee...thought I would add it here as well

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Jen created this to share with the School Improvement committee...thought I would add it here as well

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Google Slides - create and edit presentations online, for free.

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Create a new presentation and edit with others at the same time. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Slides to edit PowerPoint files. Free from Google.

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I love the idea of creating a list of "non-negotiables" when it comes to teaching and learning and using that as your lens...(p.14)

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I love the idea of creating a list of "non-negotiables" when it comes to teaching and learning and using that as your lens...(p.14)

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Idea: create a list and post it in a place that you will remember to look at each day, especially when planning...

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Think about this...chapter 1 (p.13) Close your eyes and envision a perfect classroom scene, what would you see, hear, smell and feel? What would you be doing? What are your kids doing?  (Miller 2008,p.10)

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Think about this...chapter 1 (p.13) Close your eyes and envision a perfect classroom scene, what would you see, hear, smell and feel? What would you be doing? What are your kids doing?  (Miller 2008,p.10)

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Loved the video to kick this off and look forward to the rest of this book.
Thank You both for offering this to us.

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CGI **Award-Winning** 3D Animated Short HD: "Soar" - by Alyce Tzue

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Check out this heart-warming award-winning 3D animated short called "Soar" about a young girl who must help a tiny boy pilot fly home before it's too late, created by the talented Alyce Tzue!

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Welcome to our discussion board!  Please feel free to jot down thoughts, questions, "aha" moments or anything  you would like to share

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Welcome to our discussion board!  Please feel free to jot down thoughts, questions, "aha" moments or anything  you would like to share