Building a classroom ecosystem of energy and engagement
Getting to know your learners
Knowledge is power: teaching children the constellation of stances that make energized and engaged learners
Using guided inquiry to teach the stances
Self talk: creating habits of resilience by teaching productive inner dialogue
Using small groups to teach productive self talk
Storytelling: harnessing the power of narratives to shape identity
Using storytelling to build positive mental pathways
Goals: creating just-right-goals to drive growth
Using conferences to create growth oriented goals
Reflection: the engine of growth in life and learning
Using whole class conversation to build habits of constructive reflection.
