Brain research shows unless feelings of safety, trust and respect are present learning is shut off. Teaching kids about feelings and needs not only helps them to recognize what's going on inside themselves, but what's going on inside others, and it shows how talking can solve problems. Sometimes we just have a bad day. Sometimes it starts that way, sometimes it sneaks up on us. Moving through life can have it's hard moments. Click on the image and see how we use our communication skills to meet our needs, through an 'Empathy Shower'. (The 'man' mentioned on the bus was actually an older student from our school and the issue was resolved.)
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