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Confidence in conveying a feeling to our students that we are prepared to keep them safe. Although, this can continually evolve to be as efficient as possible with the changes in society/neighborhood.

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The different places families are in when it comes to what is shared/ watched. Younger kids will hear more if they have older siblings etc.

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Simplifying and explaining the WHAT in kid language so they understand. The Mr. Rodgers approach. 

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Simplifying and explaining the WHAT in kid language so they understand. The Mr. Rodgers approach. 

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Checking in with students' feelings. Asking them what they know about the situation. Facilitating a debate (for example, when a topic like gun control comes up)

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I feel confident in providing my students a safe space to share out as much or as little as they would like about these topics.

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It depends on the age. It's hard with younger children who are more likely to be protective, and may misinterpret what is said, taking home an altered story. I do feel confident about following up with parents following or ahead of discussions, or letting them know what questions came up. With older kids it's easier for me. They are more likely to have some background etc.

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Confident in expressing and showing my students that they have a safe space and adults they can come to.

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I feel confident that I take the lead from the students. I work with the lower grade kiddos, and I follow their lead. If they don't bring it up, I don't either. If they do, I decide whether to talk to that student 1-on-1, OR if enough students bring it up, I'll do a whole group discussion. If they haven't brought it up, there's no point in doing so, and now scaring them. 

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I feel confident that I take the lead from the students. I work with the lower grade kiddos, and I follow their lead. If they don't bring it up, I don't either. If they do, I decide whether to talk to that student 1-on-1, OR if enough students bring it up, I'll do a whole group discussion. If they haven't brought it up, there's no point in doing so, and now scaring them. 

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Tap into the emotional piece. What emotions do the children feel when they hear of these incidents. Fear? Sadness? Anger?

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Following their lead: Especially with younger kids, waiting for them to express a need to talk rather than forcing a discussion. Some parents may have chosen to limit their kids’ news intake and I strive to be mindful of that.

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It gives me pause to know how to carefully explain this "tragedy" is real. It's nearby.
* A Kinder student was crying yesterday before school. When I asked her what was wrong, she said, "My mommy said the word 'dead,' and that scared me."

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Using the appropriate language to discuss tragic events like this with our students.

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Using the appropriate language to discuss tragic events like this with our students.

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scaring the students, and putting it on their radar when they didn't even know to begin with. 

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scaring the students, and putting it on their radar when they didn't even know to begin with. 

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All of it.

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It is difficult to know what painful thoughts - from personal experiences of violence or violence in the news - might be triggered by the conversations.

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It is difficult to know what painful thoughts - from personal experiences of violence or violence in the news - might be triggered by the conversations.

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understanding what is age appropriate- not bringing up a topic before a child is ready to handle it

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understanding what is age appropriate- not bringing up a topic before a child is ready to handle it

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Letting students know that our school is a safe place.  Answer questions in age appropriate responses. Check in with students about how they feel.

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Letting students know that our school is a safe place.  Answer questions in age appropriate responses. Check in with students about how they feel.

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It is healthy to discuss challenging topics like this.

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It is healthy to discuss challenging topics like this.

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The fact that this happened in my very own hometown. I'm still dealing with my own grief, so I am NOT ready to faciliate a conversation with students. 

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The fact that this happened in my very own hometown. I'm still dealing with my own grief, so I am NOT ready to faciliate a conversation with students. 

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The more years I teach (and the more that is not done in terms of gun reform), the more it truly feels like it could happen anywhere, even here. Can I truly keep my students safe?

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A students' background. What have they already experienced? What triggers may arise?

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A students' background. What have they already experienced? What triggers may arise?

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The fact that some parents are anti-gun control to various degrees, or for less gun control than others, and yet, as a teacher, still wanting to express accurate information about how out of control the gun violence epidemic is.

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The fact that some parents are anti-gun control to various degrees, or for less gun control than others, and yet, as a teacher, still wanting to express accurate information about how out of control the gun violence epidemic is.

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Bringing up a general topic in a safe space- morning meeting- and allowing the students to shape it in a way that is age-appropriate and allows then to feel heard and secure

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Bringing up a general topic in a safe space- morning meeting- and allowing the students to shape it in a way that is age-appropriate and allows then to feel heard and secure

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I feel confident expressing my own experience with grief. That seems to spark conversation.

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I feel confident expressing my own experience with grief. That seems to spark conversation.

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Let them know you can provide a safe space to express their emotions over the violent tragedies in our society.

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Let them know you can provide a safe space to express their emotions over the violent tragedies in our society.

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It's tough when you so much violence in media: kids tv shows, movies, games  it desensitizes them and then this happens

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It's tough when you so much violence in media: kids tv shows, movies, games  it desensitizes them and then this happens