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"Untold Stories From a Classroom and Why Relationship Building is a Must True Stories of Resilient Kids and Relationship Building Tips to Be the Best Teacher You Can Be Read about how resilient kids are and what I have learned to relate to kids that have been through trauma. Working in a school with high trauma and high needs can be challenging. The most important thing I have learned is to take the time to build relationships. You may never know the difference you make. Building relationships is the most important quality you can bring to the table as a teacher. Classroom management, teaching to the learning standards, challenging kids to learn at a higher level, classroom engagement are all important, but you need to build relationships with kids first and foremost. Tips & Stories Included: Have Fun - Introduction Be Caring & Empathetic - My Brother Died! Show Unconditional Love - Living at the Baxter Inn! Be Patient - Am I a Superhero? Actively Listen to Students - He Dipped Her is Scalding Water! Find Out About Your Students - Burning Down the House! Promote Classroom Community - Got Hit By a Car! Make Sure Basic Needs Are Met - I Don't Need New Shoes! Celebrate All Families - He Tried to Take Her to Mexico! Don't Make Assumptions - The Cops Surrounded Us! Let Kids Talk - Still Learning With My Besties! Don't Give Up - Will I Make It To High School? Always Find the Good - School is Not For Me! Or Is It? Be a Role Model & Teach Resiliency - Is My Mom Dead? Use Varied Voices - I Got Shot! Encourage a Growth Mindset - I Have PTSD at 8! Teach Emotional Regulation - I Was Home When My Dad Was Murdered! Encourage Independence & Self Reflection - Going Out For Burgers! Positive Reinforcement & Show Feelings - You Can't Say ""I Love You!"" Give Your Best Self - We Finally Meet Again! Keep Going - I Have Empathy & Grit! These true stories from an elementary classroom prove how resilient kids can be, no matter how tough life can be. Building relationships with students makes a difference in their lives, probably more than you will ever know. Build relationships because it matters."

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