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I believe that our children all have gifts and that it is our obligation to help find those gifts in order to reach their highest potential. So I will work to focus on the gifts and strengths of each child as a means to address any challenges they might face.

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I believe that our children all have gifts and that it is our obligation to help find those gifts in order to reach their highest potential. So I will work to focus on the gifts and strengths of each child as a means to address any challenges they might face.

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Lisa Birno
Eden Prairie, MN

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I believe that my students follow my example when it comes to being a learner.  The more excited about and engaged with learning I am, the more excited and engaged they will be.  So I will seek out learning experiences that challenge and interest me (while inviting students to do the same) so that we can celebrate our learning together. 

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I believe that my students follow my example when it comes to being a learner.  The more excited about and engaged with learning I am, the more excited and engaged they will be.  So I will seek out learning experiences that challenge and interest me (while inviting students to do the same) so that we can celebrate our learning together. 

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Anna Osborn
Columbia MO

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I believe that too many children are labeled and/or isolated from their peers for interventions that would be more effectively delivered in a well-differentiated classroom. So I will speak about students' assets first -- always -- before exploring ways to meet their needs in the context of the regular classroom.  

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I believe that too many children are labeled and/or isolated from their peers for interventions that would be more effectively delivered in a well-differentiated classroom. So I will speak about students' assets first -- always -- before exploring ways to meet their needs in the context of the regular classroom.  

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Ellin Keene
Denver CO

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I believe that the children we teach are our future, so we must guide them along their journey of discovery as they develop their self-esteem, their intelligence, their confidence, their skills, and their knowledge of the world.  

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I believe that the children we teach are our future, so we must guide them along their journey of discovery as they develop their self-esteem, their intelligence, their confidence, their skills, and their knowledge of the world.  

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We must develop the relationship necessary to build trust and respect.  We as teachers must learn how to meet their needs as learners.  We, as our students, must be open to failure and know how to adapt and change.  And I think we most importantly must have the empathy in order to connect with every student that we teach.  Students today come to the classroom with so much knowledge and even pain that we must know how to help them depending upon the challenges they may face.  Teach them to love who they are and accept their successes and failures.
Chris P.

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Elisa Waingort - 5th grade teacher in Quito, Ecuador.

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Elisa Waingort - 5th grade teacher in Quito, Ecuador.

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I believe children should have a voice in the classroom as to what and how they learn. So, I will create a flexible classroom arrangement this year to facilitate all kinds of groupings for children to determine depending on their needs. I will also,  stop second guessing myself when giving kids choices in their learning so that they stop asking, "Can I...?

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Patty Hutchins                           Kindergarten Teacher in Brasil I believe that children learn through play.

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Patty Hutchins                           Kindergarten Teacher in Brasil I believe that children learn through play.

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So I will work at documenting their their learning to show them the process and others will be able to see the learning that is taking place in the classroomother the  learning process

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I believe children need to feel safe in the classroom and their voices need to be heard.

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I believe children need to feel safe in the classroom and their voices need to be heard.

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So I will create a safe space (or spaces) in my room for when a child feels threatened or scared. I will create this before the 1st day and set expectations for the space. I will take time to talk to all students, even the quiet ones!

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I BELIEVE that children are full of gifts that the world needs now

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I BELIEVE that children are full of gifts that the world needs now

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SO I WILL strive to include their voices in my contributions to professional development conversations.
Matt Karlsen
"play is... everything that complacency is not... it's the antidote." Camille, age 10

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Design your I BELIEVE...SO I WILL... statement on a graphic using Canva or Google Drawings or another free tool and post it in the group (or here, too if you want).

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I BELIEVE that when teachers have time to talk and be honest and open with each other that beliefs can form and solidify SO I WILL facilitate conversations around themes from this particular book every chance I get!

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