You may know by now that taking a trauma-informed approach in your classroom is important. By creating a trauma-informed classroom environment, you can make sure that all students feel safe and are ready to learn — no matter what kind of experiences...
If you’ve been working with children for the past five years, then you’re undoubtedly very familiar with fidget spinners. These small toys were the source of many children’s joy 一 and many teachers’ frustrations 一 a few years ago.
Students aren’t the only ones who can benefit from a mindfulness practice. Mindfulness can help teachers manage their stress and strengthen their relationships with their students, among other benefits.
When someone goes through an experience that feels threatening to their life or safety, we call that experience a trauma. We often think of trauma as something that only happens to an unlucky few, but it’s actually a lot more common than you may...
Learn how you can expand your practice of trauma-informed teaching and further nurture a safe and supportive classroom space that honors your students’ unique history and experiences and positively influences your school’s overall ecology.
