In 6th grade, my teacher Ms. Z read this #book to our class. Fast forward 20 years (!!) and this book shows up in a little free #library on my walk. Time for me to go read in the sunshine!

Today's #challenge: go outside, find a little free library, and pick up a book. ☀️ And tell me what you're #reading!

Today we finished listening to an audio recording of "Two Old Women" by Velma Wallis. This tale comes from Athabascan culture - specifically the Gwich'in tribe - and follows the story of Sa and Chidzigyaak, two elderly women abandoned by their tribe during a harsh winter. The story follows their struggles and the success of their survival.

#representationmatters #bipocbooks #englishteaching #curriculum #educators

🌱Learning isn't possible unless a child is brought out of their survival state into a thriving state.🌼

Ensuring that our students know they are safe and they belong is crucial to regulating the lower brain. When a child passes through the lower levels of Maslow's Hierarchy (safety and security; love and belonging) they move into a state where they can engage the cortex and participate in the learning process.🧠

#traumainformed #education #maslow #safeschoolsforall