Karrah Smith by https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743 ECE 450, CRN 8553- SU23 en-us 2023-08-02 04:29:47 UTC 2026-02-05 14:06:07 UTC hello@padlet.com A young child's normal developing brain smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2654573086 A large part of the human brain develops before the age of five. This is why it is so critical for guardians and peers to help guide children from infancy to adulthood develop physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively. There are many factors that take place in a child's overall development. Some of these are their environment, the social connections they are building, attention they are receiving, etc. ]]> 2023-08-02 04:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2654573086 A child's brain when neglected smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2654950128 When a child is neglected or abused it can affect them long term in life. This can cause a disconnect with with a child causing cognitive impairments and emotional dysregulations. This can cause them to struggle in school as they grow up and in their everyday lives with social and emotional skills. Abuse and neglect in a young child can cause many hardships and concern. This trauma put a child in a consent state of fight of flight mode.]]> 2023-08-02 18:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2654950128 Week One Discussion Board smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2654950620 While learning all the information in this course this week about trauma, I had a certain child come to mind that I worked with in an after school program. Over the last year I was a lead after school teacher at an after school program where I would plan fun activities for my students and also assist them in their academic learning. During this time I got to know each and everyone of my students very closely but one student in this weeks learning really popped into my head. This particular student was the smartest and sweetest student you would ever meet but had major outburst and behavioral issues. This student connected with me and shared about trauma he has inured throughout his childhood while also dealing with a split household. He was constantly going back and fourth from mom and dads house which can have a huge physical and mental tole on a child's over well-being even more when both parents are living to complete different lives. Creating this bond with this student allowed me to be his safe place but also when he had outburst or behaviors occurring he would take it out on me. During my time working with him he would throw water bottles at me, kick his shoes at me, scream at me and other behavioral issues that occurred. The activity that would set him off the most was me trying to get him to do his school work. That was a task he always refused to do and would go ballistic if he was made to do so. At the end of the day I knew he never meant any harm by what had happened early in the day and that he had a very rough home life but I just didn't always know how to adapt and handle the situation for him. After reading chapter one, I was brought a lot of clarity into why he acted the way he did. This student was always in a high arousal state cause him to have this outburst and behavioral issues. As an educator my job is to try and keep all my students in the optimal arousal state but trauma in a child can make that a very difficult thing to do. Trauma cause the child's brain to always be in flight or fight mode causing them to have outburst or seclude themselves from the outside world. As I continued to work with this child I was able to figure out what his triggers were and work around them while he still enjoyed learning. I learned he was very sensitive to loud noises and had a particular interest in more advance school work that I allowed his access to for optimal brain growth and enjoyment of his education. I hope to continue to learn how to help future students with issues they are having at either at home or at school and guide them through the difficult times so they can continue to develop and learn ways to adapt to any trauma or disruptions they may have experienced in life. ]]> 2023-08-02 18:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2654950620 Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practices smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2658069753 2023-08-08 14:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2658069753 Trauma-Sensitive Early Childhood Programs smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2658070381 2023-08-08 14:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2658070381 Case Study Forum smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2658070493 Sebi is an 8 year old second grader who lives in a split parent household. When mother picks Sebi up from the after school program she is distant most days, ignoring Sebi and always staring down at her phone. For the teachers, she can be very difficult to have a conversation with. When the school is hosting fun activities mom does always bring Sebi to them to attend. During dad’s weekends, he arrives filling up the room with the smell of marijuana. This concerns all the teachers for Sebi’s safety and if dad is driving under the influence. Sebi is a very intelligent and bright second grader who has knowledge beyond his years but struggles with behavioral outburst. Once he gets in this emotional state he throws objects at students and teachers and screams out at all his peers. Being asked for him to do something he doesn’t want to do and loud noises have been the majority of his triggers. Other times he will just come into the classroom already in a distraught mood.

Moms strengths are that she does always show up for Sebi and will bring him to fun school events that are occurring. Dad isn’t in the picture much but Sebi is always very excited to go to dads house on his weekends.
I always knew something was different about Sebi’s family based on his behavioral issues. Mom and dad are both very nice people but don’t provide much attention to Sebi or discipline when a behavior is occurring. At  the beginning of the school year Mom didn’t listen much when teachers were talking about Sebi to her because all she would hear was negative things. Something I implemented this year was giving mom an everyday update on how Sebi is doing and all the positive aspects of the day. If any negative behaviors occurred those would also be discussed. Mom was very sucked into her phone for awhile but opened up a little more towards the end of the year.
The survival reaction that Sebi is experiencing is fight stress mode response. His mood is often an attention seeking mode that he doesn’t receive at home. He is often in a fight or flight mode when it comes to completing assignments or social interactions. I have adjusted homework assignments and activities to more his interests and to his intelligence levels. Making a relationship with his mother has helped a lot by talking to her about things going on at school and home. Building this relationship has also allowed her to feel more comfortable coming to the school and getting involved with his academics and school activities happening.
]]> 2023-08-08 14:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2658070493 Week One Discussion Board smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661002479 While learning all the information in this course this week about trauma, I had a certain child come to mind that I worked with in an after school program. Over the last year I was a lead after school teacher at an after school program where I would plan fun activities for my students and also assist them in their academic learning. During this time I got to know each and everyone of my students very closely but one student in this weeks learning really popped into my head. This particular student was the smartest and sweetest student you would ever meet but had major outburst and behavioral issues. This student connected with me and shared about trauma he has inured throughout his childhood while also dealing with a split household. He was constantly going back and fourth from mom and dads house which can have a huge physical and mental tole on a child's over well-being even more when both parents are living to complete different lives. Creating this bond with this student allowed me to be his safe place but also when he had outburst or behaviors occurring he would take it out on me. During my time working with him he would throw water bottles at me, kick his shoes at me, scream at me and other behavioral issues that occurred. The activity that would set him off the most was me trying to get him to do his school work. That was a task he always refused to do and would go ballistic if he was made to do so. At the end of the day I knew he never meant any harm by what had happened early in the day and that he had a very rough home life but I just didn't always know how to adapt and handle the situation for him. After reading chapter one, I was brought a lot of clarity into why he acted the way he did. This student was always in a high arousal state cause him to have this outburst and behavioral issues. As an educator my job is to try and keep all my students in the optimal arousal state but trauma in a child can make that a very difficult thing to do. Trauma cause the child's brain to always be in flight or fight mode causing them to have outburst or seclude themselves from the outside world. As I continued to work with this child I was able to figure out what his triggers were and work around them while he still enjoyed learning. I learned he was very sensitive to loud noises and had a particular interest in more advance school work that I allowed his access to for optimal brain growth and enjoyment of his education. I hope to continue to learn how to help future students with issues they are having at either at home or at school and guide them through the difficult times so they can continue to develop and learn ways to adapt to any trauma or disruptions they may have experienced in life. ]]> 2023-08-13 22:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661002479 A child's brain when neglected smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661002621 When a child is neglected or abused it can affect them long term in life. This can cause a disconnect with with a child causing cognitive impairments and emotional dysregulations. This can cause them to struggle in school as they grow up and in their everyday lives with social and emotional skills. Abuse and neglect in a young child can cause many hardships and concern. This trauma put a child in a consent state of fight of flight mode. ]]> 2023-08-13 22:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661002621 A young child's normal developing brain smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661002698 A large part of the human brain develops before the age of five. This is why it is so critical for guardians and peers to help guide children from infancy to adulthood develop physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively. There are many factors that take place in a child's overall development. Some of these are their environment, the social connections they are building, attention they are receiving, etc. ]]> 2023-08-13 22:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661002698 Case study on Sebi smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661003436 Sebi is an 8 year old second grader who lives in a split parent household. When mother picks Sebi up from the after school program she is distant most days, ignoring Sebi and always staring down at her phone. For the teachers, she can be very difficult to have a conversation with. When the school is hosting fun activities mom does always bring Sebi to them to attend. During dad’s weekends, he arrives filling up the room with the smell of marijuana. This concerns all the teachers for Sebi’s safety and if dad is driving under the influence. Sebi is a very intelligent and bright second grader who has knowledge beyond his years but struggles with behavioral outburst. Once he gets in this emotional state he throws objects at students and teachers and screams out at all his peers. Being asked for him to do something he doesn’t want to do and loud noises have been the majority of his triggers. Other times he will just come into the classroom already in a distraught mood.

Moms strengths are that she does always show up for Sebi and will bring him to fun school events that are occurring. Dad isn’t in the picture much but Sebi is always very excited to go to dads house on his weekends.
I always knew something was different about Sebi’s family based on his behavioral issues. Mom and dad are both very nice people but don’t provide much attention to Sebi or discipline when a behavior is occurring. At  the beginning of the school year Mom didn’t listen much when teachers were talking about Sebi to her because all she would hear was negative things. Something I implemented this year was giving mom an everyday update on how Sebi is doing and all the positive aspects of the day. If any negative behaviors occurred those would also be discussed. Mom was very sucked into her phone for awhile but opened up a little more towards the end of the year.
The survival reaction that Sebi is experiencing is fight stress mode response. His mood is often an attention seeking mode that he doesn’t receive at home. He is often in a fight or flight mode when it comes to completing assignments or social interactions. I have adjusted homework assignments and activities to more his interests and to his intelligence levels. Making a relationship with his mother has helped a lot by talking to her about things going on at school and home. Building this relationship has also allowed her to feel more comfortable coming to the school and getting involved with his academics and school activities happening.
]]> 2023-08-13 22:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661003436 Ways teachers can guide young students who have experienced trauma.. smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661009264 Trauma can have a huge impact physically, emotional and mentally to both the child's and the child's family. As an educator. it is important for them to be able to asset their young student in classroom during their academic journeys and guide them to cope with everyday life. " The image of a child whose health, well-being, and ability to grow and thrive are entirely dependent upon the adult caregivers and the environment around them." (Pg. 46, Nicholson). The caregiver and a child's environment is the upmost important aspect in child's life for shaping who they are and who they will become. As educators, it is our job to help shape these students and guide them not only in school put also in everyday life when there may be absent parents at home or trauma occurring around them in the household. It is a teachers job to help allow students to feel safe and heard inside the classroom walls. There are many different ways educators can help young children who have experienced such terrible trauma and the list as follows: 
- Create a trauma sensitive environment that is safe and predictable. 
- Create an appropriate, loving and caring relationship with your students.
- Allows accesses for both students and families to various resources where help is needed.
- Be able to acknowledge the problem that exist. 
- Attending proper training that is and isn't provided by the school.
- Keep growing your knowledge on the topic constantly. 
- Become aware of the signs and stressors of trauma in a student.

]]> 2023-08-13 23:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661009264 Helping families build resilience smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661014041 Children can experience a lot of trauma and emotional tolls from their caregivers even if they're not intending that to happen from their caregivers not properly healing any trauma they may have endured in their lives. This may cause their passed trauma to bleed down on their children effecting them immensely. There are many ways peers and educators can help assist families when they are struggling and guide them to build resiliency.
- Help them build meaningful relationships and give them a listening ear. 
-Help identify support systems and support groups.
-Model healthy relationships.
-Invite parents to event going on in the classroom or school and give them many reminders about them.
-Connect them to parent classes they could take.]]> 2023-08-13 23:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661014041 Which school would I choose? discussion post smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661117308 If given the choice the school that I would choose to work at would be the Sunshine School private program with some public funding and fees from the parents for many reasons. The first reason I have is because I am a huge believer that every student deserves an equal opportunity to an education no matter what difficulties they may have, behaviors that they may intel and family background difference. I really love the idea that no child can be suspended from the school. As an educator, you truly never know what the child has endured or is going through at home or in their personal lives. It is so important to be able to adapt to a child’s needs and struggles to allow them to flourish in school. For starters, if a child is expelled from a school it can be difficult for the child to stay on track in their education and can cause unnecessary delays in their growth as a person and cause even more trauma they could be enduring in their personal lives, leading to a more difficult road head. Secondly, for a school program to really be at its most beneficial peak for students there needs to be the proper funding. With funding we are able to learn who the child is as a whole and adapt to their development and physical needs. Lastly teachers and admin being able to get the right training and being able to continue their practice is so important for being able to adapt to the students. Having funding will help build on teachers skills they already have and bring them to the next level so that they can assist their students to the best of their abilities and keep them as safe as possible.  ]]> 2023-08-14 02:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661117308 Suspending kids... Is it okay? smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661124263 In Rosemarie Allen's tedtalk she emphasizes the importance of comparing the acts of children to an adult. That children are learning from adult peers around them. She talks about children that are suspended are 10% more likely to end up in the juvenile system and are more likely to be suspend again and again. This is just the start to the preschool to prison pipeline. If adults focused more on the positive behaviors then bad behaviors occurring more good behaviors will start to come. This is a very scary road that students can be lead on because various education systems don't know how to properly deal with misbehavior so they will taus these students to the curb. You never truly know what a student is going through at at home and out of school. Their are many different factors that could be leading to the misbehavior and at the end of the day it is how an adult figure deals with it that can make or break a child. As adults we have to be self aware of our own actions when interacting with a child. The way you talk to a child and your tone will make all the difference. Suspending children is the wrong choice and can lead students down a rough road.]]> 2023-08-14 03:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661124263 Blog post about the negative effects of suspending students. smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661128974 Here is a blog post I found that I thought was very interesting and insightful about the negative effects of suspending students.]]> 2023-08-14 03:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2661128974 Discussion post smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2676112055 To introduce anti-racism, teaching into my classroom I want to first make sure that all my students know that their voices will always be heard, their opinions matter, no matter what beliefs or cultures they are, that they are welcome in my classroom and can always speak up about what they believe in. I want my classroom to be a safe space for each and everyone of my students and their families. I will incorporate many different cultures into my classroom by first getting to know all my students. At the beginning of the year, I plan to send out a worksheet for the children and parents to fill out about who they are, what they choose to celebrate, and what their beliefs and cultures are. This will be a way that I can include all my students into my classroom throughout the whole year. This is also a way to help. My students learn that their culture is just as important as anybody else’s culture. It is to show that every person is different in many different ways and that is okay. Throughout the school year we will hold events in my classroom and class parties, celebrating a variety of cultures and honoring all they are. In my high school, we have a thing called multicultural day where we would celebrate all different cultures and food trucks from all over what come. This was an amazing chance to bond with one another and try various foods from different cultures. This is something I really would try to implement in my school as a whole and not to my classroom. To start out though, I would do a culture day in my class where we can celebrate all sorts of cultures, play different games, read various books, eat all different types of dishes, and so much more. This would be such a great bonding moment for every student in my classroom.
If a parent brought that up to me, I would simply respond that is it is important to learn about all different cultures to learn how our world is made. It is also away to teach children how to function in the outside world. It is to show them how to be kind to everybody no matter who they are, what they look like or what they believe it. That every person is different, but we are all so similar in many different ways. As a student grows older, it is important for them to understand the world around them, various cultures, races, beliefs, and just the outside world. The world is a big place, and so different than the four walls that they grow up in.
]]> 2023-08-29 04:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2676112055 Website: "10 way teachers can fight racism smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2676116614 Here's a website on ways teachers can be more involved and beat racism in their classroom.]]> 2023-08-29 04:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2676116614 Race smithk282 https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2677502384 During this weeks learning it took me back to what we learned about race growing up. This week there was a particular video that stood out to me called  “ what I am learning from my white grandchildren” by Anthony Peterson. Growing up in Idaho this video took me back to my learning about race. Growing up, we learned that race wasn’t always a good thing, and that we all had to be the same person. That if we called a person, white or black that was inappropriate. That we all had to be alike, but in fact, it wasn’t true at all. My time at SOU taught me a lot about culture, race, and ethnicity, and how important it is to include it in your classroom. I have learned that race is such an important part of our own individual identity. Without our race, we wouldn’t be our unique selves.]]> 2023-08-30 01:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smithk282/c7dmfqg7tb8j743/wish/2677502384