MFA Scenario #1 by Aris Winger https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv It’s near the end of the first semester. End of term tests are on the way. The coming winter has the days a little more gray. Students are feeling blah and you are too. What do you do? Where does hope, joy and excellence show up here? How do we communicate this? en-us 2025-03-17 16:07:47 UTC 2025-10-29 23:20:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403250 Encourage students to keep trying, reminding them that their efforts lead to growth and success.

]]> 2025-10-28 23:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403250 We play math games to study! Same problems turned into games makes them happier https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403376 2025-10-28 23:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403376 snacks, music, genuine greetings when students come in & leave, compliments, grace https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403546 2025-10-28 23:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403546 it's just a test but also try your best https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403548 2025-10-28 23:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403548 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403875 Celebrating progress or even sharing a laugh in class.

]]> 2025-10-28 23:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403875 Remind them about growth and how far they've come https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403934 2025-10-28 23:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655403934 Play a character! Lean into it and make them laugh https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404225 2025-10-28 23:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404225 This test is just a moment in your life. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404417 2025-10-28 23:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404417 Celebrating the process, highlighting growth in students and make it light and fun https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404505 2025-10-28 23:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404505 Students learn from modeled behavior. Model what you want them to see https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404581 2025-10-28 23:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404581 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404730 Encourage students to continue to do their best, stay consistent, and apply the Dimensions of Excellence in their work, even when it feels challenging.

]]> 2025-10-28 23:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404730 Music, healthy snack , zen music https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404873 2025-10-28 23:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655404873 Looking for lessons where I can transform it and tuck in moments of fun! We do a math turkey trot in November and do a scavenger hunt around the school to complete math problems. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655405037


]]> 2025-10-28 23:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655405037 pressure from administration https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655405214 2025-10-28 23:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655405214 Anything else that is happening outside of the walls of our classroom. What is happening in other classes, what is happening at home or what is happening with their peers https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655405893 2025-10-28 23:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655405893 I give points for trying. It gives them encouragement to try and see what points they can earn https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655406019 2025-10-28 23:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655406019 Encourage students to continue working , trying https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655407361 2025-10-28 23:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655407361 remembering "if a student is talking to you it's a gift" and keeping the same energy from the beginning of the year (not letting my own stress trickle down) https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655407756 2025-10-28 23:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655407756 The environment can at times be a challenge. We've had a few shelter-in's this year already. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655408612 2025-10-28 23:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655408612 favorite Abbott quote: I do not always have the answer. In fact, there are some issues and problems that are just too difficult for anyone, even me, to solve in one school year. But if you come back here tomorrow ready to do your job, having not given up on yourself or that student, well, that is not failure. Sometimes, that's what success looks like. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655408842 2025-10-28 23:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/3z5mixpzuob5lamv/wish/3655408842