https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20 Made with a stroke of good luck en-us 2021-09-14 02:40:03 UTC 2021-12-05 00:40:13 UTC hello@padlet.com sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1738129837 What do I need from you? 
I think nothing right now. I do really well with checklists in modules but I understand that it is a lot for teachers to do also. 

I really enjoyed learning about how babies communicate and noticing the differences as to how they act when they are hungry or tired as opposed to playful. I also was able to see how some of my older kids act the same way still when they are tired when they rub their eyes and suck their fingers. 
I also really want to try to explain to my kids what I am doing more and what I am observing them doing. I think this allows my kids to know that I am listening and seeing what they are doing and that it is very important to me that I also understand and see for myself what is happening. ]]> 2021-09-14 03:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1738129837 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1755909960 what was the one piece you took away from tonight's class? 
Sharing an example of a concept.

I took away that all kids need different things. Some really need praise and some are really good without praise. I really want to work on pedagogy and giving feedback with kids through pedagogy. I would really like to be non-judgmental with my kids and allow them to make their own choices as to what makes them happy and proud. I think that with my tones, a child can tell that I am proud and interested in what they are doing. When I had read the articles, I thought the way the educators were dealing with the children seemed cold by not giving praise but I was picturing a very monotoned educator when I am sure that is not the case. We will be working a lot with pedagogy and I would really like to start building my relationship with this concept at my workplace. 

]]> 2021-09-21 02:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1755909960 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1773133379 This weeks small groups were very difficult for me. I opened up about a very difficult time I am going through with my group and how someone close to me responded to my story. I found that violent communication was being used in my household after a violent encounter took place with a different person and I was very much not okay. This form of communication allowed me to feel very angry and blame myself like the other person had. Although the other person did not mean to blame me the comments that were made suggested otherwise. 
As far as concepts go, I started to use the detailed approach with my kids and not involve my own opinions of like or dislike. It feels very uncomfortable to hold back praise because I am always so proud that my kids want to share with me and how creative they are. It allows me to feel very special and praise allows me to show them how special they are to me as well. Now when my kids put on their own shoes I tell them that I knew they could do hard things and even though its an observation, it is still a praise comment. ]]> 2021-09-28 02:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1773133379 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1791653378 what other approaches could help a child with transitions? How do you help a child without giving a reward or a negative consequence when trying to speed up transitions to stay with the group? I try my best to offer feedback every time someone shares or share my own story that I can relate to as well. I show respect by not being on my phone and allowing each student the space to share and reflect on each others gifts and offerings to our circle (square). I really enjoy the amount of positivity even when we are tired and how we care for one another and boost each other up.

]]> 2021-10-05 03:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1791653378 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1808960817 I really love my group and Emily in particular shows great compassion and love for others. Often when I share something in our group she is the first to say how difficult what I have shared is to deal with or she will laugh and she something she can relate to as well. My group really bounces off one another which is very helpful and Kelsea is always on track and knows where we need to be. Taylor is a tad more quiet but when she shares she hits all the key points and helps tie all our points into the big picture. The most important thing I learned today was about the Inuit clan in BC who never yell or raise their voice at children. The children still grow to be amazing humans who are very kind and still disciplined. Kids learn from so many places and the Western way of teaching has taken so much of the curiosity and passion out of learning. ]]> 2021-10-11 23:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1808960817 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1835029871 Theory of mind looks different in everyone. A child's theory of mind may look extremely different than an adult's theory of mind. This theory allows us to think that all children think this way and can reflect on how someone else may feel. My question though, is that, what if an adult did not step in and we didn't ask these kids about their actions causing harm to others. Would the children realize that they were casing harm without the disapproving looks and questions from educators? Are children complex thinkers in how the environment reacts from something they have done? Does an educator allow space for a child to deepen their thoughts, will a child listen and try to understand? Where did theory of mind come from? Why is it important a child think this way? The stories my group shared were so precious and the children in the stories came alive. Does theory of mind come alive?]]> 2021-10-22 00:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1835029871 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1835043634 I think the best thing to take away is that everyone is different and should be celebrated. Diversity doesn't mean that we are divided but many people make that a daily reality for a lot of people. The best thing to do is to try our best to ask questions and educate ourselves not only on what happens on our own land but around the world. For example, it is illegal to be gay in Nigeria. Why are we creating a world where people can't be themselves and can't live a happy long life? The first step is finding the truth and figuring out a way to share parts of us with each other. Instead of making a big deal about why someone is different, why not celebrate the differences? The more we learn, the more we grow. ]]> 2021-10-22 01:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1835043634 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1840512266 The Mehrit Center has a lot to offer which I think can help everyone. Not only children and educators but parents too. I think the song by Raffi I will add to a relaxing playlist for rest time and I would like to make a shorter felt story based off of The Animals in My Brain. When I get stressed out often there are outside stressors and I can be short with the kids which is not fair to them. By reframing what my be going on for this child allows me to step away from the negative thoughts and try to find the barriers thats support themselves through each child's day. Maybe connecting their emotions to animals when these barriers come into play can help the child make new connections to parts of their body and brain that have yet to think of. By reframing we can offer new ways of support and those new ways may be what the children need. What happens when we are constantly stuck in the "this child won't"? If we view the child this way do we still view the child as capable and human? Is this dehumanizing? In what ways does this limit us in our views of the children? A mind shift of why can't they, what is stopping them and how can we provide support could be the change this child needs and develop the connection with the child to you further to create a safe and caring space. ]]> 2021-10-25 03:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1840512266 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1871280703 When choice is no longer an option, I confuse others by giving choice. My big takeaway was that choice matters and offering someone a choice to share or do something when they are ready allows the person to feel respected and empowered in their choice even when being asked to do something. I also am really trying to dig on on what I ask of children and others and why. Am I asking for a submissive or creating an unhealthy way for someone to be more compliant? In what ways do I feed into societies patterns? What choices have I giving away or created choice with violent communication? Empower others by giving choice while not giving my power away. ]]> 2021-11-06 07:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1871280703 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1885773265 I see my stress very differently. At the beginning of the course I was very stressed out and I noticed it at my work and practicum and when we started to read more about what I as an educator can do I was able to take a lot of tools with me to practicum and work. Sometimes you need to take a step back and that is okay to have a breath to yourself. I had always seen my stress as an issue and I can point it out now. I can allow myself to feel what I feel and still help the kids through their day and communicate with them how I am feeling and why. I can also help my kids through some of their stress also and pick up on when I do things for me and where I help the kids with there own emotions they are experiencing. ]]> 2021-11-12 03:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1885773265 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1929101538 I really like Robert Munsch book called Teamwork. This children's story is about a boy who loves art and his parents want him to get into sports and he ends up on drawing on shirts and baseballs and the kids start to throw the balls around to see the pictures. I think seeing how teamwork can work in a very creative way can really help kids to understand that teamwork isn't lining up and helping other people but finding their own gifts to make a difference. ]]> 2021-12-05 00:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1929101538 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1929102991 I think that we can help families by asking about one fun thing they did on the weekend with their kid(s) or what they are looking forward to after getting home and being a model for children and families. Being positive and when having tough conversations. I think that with puppets we can create a sketch and maybe something not so great turns out really awesome which can teach kids that sometimes it's okay to color outside the lines and do something that makes them happy.

]]> 2021-12-05 00:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1929102991 sachijess https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1929105376 I think Skye and Jaci inspire me a lot everytime I have a class with them. Jaci asks a lot of questions, 90% of which I would have never thought about. Skye has a very beautiful way of speaking and helping children. I would really like to learn more from Skye and the way she views the world. I feel like those types of people only come around every so often in your life and it's for a reason. She inspires me everyday to stay calm and love myself and make sure I have what I need in my day. ]]> 2021-12-05 00:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sachijess/dmoo3x5ou9abnb20/wish/1929105376