https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw What are you experiencing as you’re trying out calming strategies(Green)? What are your struggles(Yellow)? en-us 2019-03-05 23:19:39 UTC 2023-02-20 05:39:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338179707 2019-03-05 23:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338179707 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338179776 2019-03-05 23:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338179776 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621252 It can be very nice in class to have calming moments to reflect and breathe together.]]> 2019-03-06 21:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621252 nora_wilson https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621286 Students get better at mindfulness, the more practice they get. At first, it took a lot of time and effort to help students bring themselves to a calm place. Now, after a few weeks, it is quicker and more successful.]]> 2019-03-06 21:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621286 anna_sylvester https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621390 Success and failure depending on the class period the calming strategy is used. The same strategy is not successful with different class periods. ]]> 2019-03-06 21:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621390 brian_smith8 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621420 2019-03-06 21:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621420 shawn_beattie https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621440 Students are willing to try. They get out of their heads and focus on the task more than what others think.]]> 2019-03-06 21:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621440 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621442 2019-03-06 21:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621442 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621464 Students request it everyday! They appreciate mindfulness activities, and will even request them when we have a fun activity planned for the day.

]]> 2019-03-06 21:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621464 maria_rose https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621477 Kids are asking for it if I forget.]]> 2019-03-06 21:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621477 laurilyn_hepler https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621487 I keep forgetting to try them. As I look out at my 5th period class I keep thinking, man, today we could've used a mindful minute...but I did not prepare one. I have been relying on their silent reading period at the beginning of class as my calming strategy, but I think we might need a mid-class moment as well.]]> 2019-03-06 21:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621487 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621492 One particular student who remembers and uses his breathing]]> 2019-03-06 21:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621492 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621498 The students are more willing to share their thinking and work together]]> 2019-03-06 21:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621498 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621516 Calming strategies have become easier over time and with practice to avoid taking things personally or getting un needed anger.  ]]> 2019-03-06 21:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621516 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621570 2019-03-06 21:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621570 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621643 It's nice to know of a few so that I can use them in different situations and with different groups of kids. It really doesn't take much time and it's worth it in the long run. ]]> 2019-03-06 21:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621643 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621663 It can be challenging to stay focused and not be distracted; sometimes it can be difficult to be consistent, as well.]]> 2019-03-06 21:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621663 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621667 2019-03-06 21:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621667 jerrika_spangler https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621673 Variety of needs for students with mindfulness. Some require silence, some need to move, and they don't always mesh well.]]> 2019-03-06 21:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621673 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621694 its nice to have quiet time  for a few min]]> 2019-03-06 21:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621694 jessica_delamelena https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621738 2019-03-06 21:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621738 nicholas_spencer https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621808 Students enjoy the couple of quiet minutes to themselves.  Seem to be more relaxed. A sense of less negative energy and less hyperactive.]]> 2019-03-06 21:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621808 nora_wilson https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621822 Some days, it doesn't feel necessary to use a calming strategy, but you have to do it anyway to be consistent and sometimes it backfires by making your class more spazzy instead of calm.]]> 2019-03-06 21:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621822 maria_rose https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621831 Remembering to do it. ]]> 2019-03-06 21:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621831 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621886 2019-03-06 21:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621886 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621890 I'm wondering when are we going to address tier 2 & 3???? It seems like we have been stuck on tier one for few years and we're still not through with them.]]> 2019-03-06 21:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621890 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621925 2019-03-06 21:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621925 mike_mann https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621934  students won't take it seriously - they will turn it into silliness and wasted time.]]> 2019-03-06 21:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621934 shawn_beattie https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621963 One big struggle I am dealing with is student buy-in. The social status makes it harder for all my students to participate. If the "cool" kids aren't doing it why should they?]]> 2019-03-06 21:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621963 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621992 I feel more grounded and calm when I take a few minutes to go for a walk or sit quietly. And end up being more efficient and responsive in the long run]]> 2019-03-06 21:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338621992 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622059 2019-03-06 21:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622059 maria_rose https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622083 2019-03-06 21:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622083 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622085 Finding what works for each student and then the trimester changes and I get a whole new group that need new strategies. 

]]> 2019-03-06 21:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622085 monica_akers https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622143  Have students talk to their neighbor while I deal with the situation in the class

]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622143 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622149 Helping the students remember to take a breath,]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622149 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622206 My fifth period needs to take a collective breath every day. Me too!]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622206 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622254 I dont think I actually use calming anything. Unless startling them into silence counts? ]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622254 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622271 Some students have more skills for the strategies to be successful. ]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622271 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622294 Getting kids to buy into this, to see value.


]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622294 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622303 helpful, nice to have some calm moments]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622303 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622380 I realize that I rarely take the time during the day to stop and be mindful about a situation; today I was able to do that while mediating a conversation between a student and teacher, but I need to be more consistent in making the time to be mindful]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622380 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622386 2019-03-06 21:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622386 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622400 2019-03-06 21:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622400 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622401 (On short days)]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622401 brian_smith8 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622410 Instilling a peaceful, calming atmosphere allows students to reflect, pause, and plan forward.  Sometimes students brains are going to fast that they need an exercise to just breathe and slow down.]]> 2019-03-06 21:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622410 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622455 With students who have challenges with self-regulation, can be challenging to be still, quiet, present with their experiences. 
How to ensure trauma-informed practices...]]> 2019-03-06 21:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622455 nicholas_spencer https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622459 Some students think it's a joke. Or try to distract others. Make excuses to not participate.]]> 2019-03-06 21:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622459 anna_sylvester https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622498 Need more examples of strategies.]]> 2019-03-06 21:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622498 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622612 a calmness strategy!]]> 2019-03-06 21:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622612 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622705 Often one or more students struggle to calmly participate in mindful activities, and may say afterwards that mindfulness doesn't work for them. It can be hard to know how to guide them to more effective practice.]]> 2019-03-06 21:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622705 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622724 I would like to teach kids to advocate for their own needs rather than do full group meditation.  If a student needs a break, teaching them how to ask and be appropriate and not take advantage of it.  This is more practical in the ¨real world.¨

]]> 2019-03-06 21:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622724 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622771 2019-03-06 21:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622771 nora_wilson https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622772 I noticed very low buy-in at first. It took a few weeks to get kids to settle into the activities and not make a joke of it. I had to force myself to stay the course and then finally I saw improvement.]]> 2019-03-06 21:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622772 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622832 To take the time and make it a regular practice. 
For it to be an actual routine]]> 2019-03-06 21:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622832 mike_mann https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622844 Some students seem resistant to an activity that involves quiet and stillness - like they are physically uncomfortable with it.

]]> 2019-03-06 21:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622844 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622857 Some students are able to self implement the strategy and some students need guided support. My struggle is getting students to use these strategies in other settings.]]> 2019-03-06 21:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622857 clifford_butenschoen https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622920 I don't know what strategies to use?

]]> 2019-03-06 21:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338622920 https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338623045 In one of my classes I try to tell myself that there will be another day tomorrow. I am looking forward to looking at addit. resources.]]> 2019-03-06 21:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338623045 nora_wilson https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338623392 try brain gym!]]> 2019-03-06 21:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_delamelena/w73al82ryeiw/wish/338623392