My philosophy of education begins with knowing the whole child. I am determined to inspire and teach each student ways to be the best version of themselves while introducing them to essential life skills along the way. Our classroom is nurturing, disciplined and enriching.
To start, we should give students the tools and mindset they need to become lifelong learners and respectable citizens of our world. Perseverance is a crucial life skill, so that when you fail, you fail forward. It’s important to reflect and react to the mistakes you make in order to correct your wrongs and make moves towards getting it right. There is a big sign in my room that states, “Mistakes are a great way to learn.” This mindset is the catalyst that can create lifelong learners who feel good about learning and who feel optimistic about their future success. Being aware of student’s emotional, social, psychological and physical development will only assist in their overall growth. I believe involving parents in their child’s success is a powerful motivational tool. Likewise, opening up our classroom to the community provides many opportunities and experiences connecting with people from different walks of life as well as with nature. My belief is that we, as a classroom, are a team. We will help one another towards success and we will always be kind.
I have a passion for developing innovative ways to teach students how to read, write and solve problems on their own. I recognize that not all students learn at the same rate, nor with the same approach. However, with the right growth mindset, time and effort will equal success. This is where my passion and innovative skills kick in, and why I love my job as an educator. It is fascinating how music, movement and the brain work together to benefit student’s long-term retention and learning. The brain is like a human version of computer hardware; sometimes it needs to be reset. Brain breaks are essential for student learning and resetting the brain so that information sticks easier. Chunk and chew is a phrase that describes my approach to the things we do. Unique to my philosophy is the development of songs and movements as a class to help us retain concepts, and it makes learning a blast. Another key piece is to hold students accountable for their work, learn self-control and that discipline equals freedom. We sing, we dance, we learn.
Since thinking and feeling are inextricably linked in our brains, my classroom ethos supports positive feeling to capture positive thinking about learning challenges. This also improves academic achievement. There is an available space in my classroom with a huge rainbow wall, where students can go if they know they need to be away from their groups or collect their thoughts. This is a space students can redirect themselves and learn from their mistakes, either socially, emotionally or academically. Allowing this opportunity builds character, self-awareness and self-discipline. In addition, we have a conflict corner, where students can solve problems peacefully with others. These spaces provide a harmonious and supporting classroom environment for every student. There are lively plants and science experiments with natural lighting to encourage and support our circadian rhythms. My job is to inspire, never give up and motivate the future citizen leaders of our world. Don’t doubt yourself. You will succeed if you stay focused and try, and mistakes, after all, are a great way to learn.
To start, we should give students the tools and mindset they need to become lifelong learners and respectable citizens of our world. Perseverance is a crucial life skill, so that when you fail, you fail forward. It’s important to reflect and react to the mistakes you make in order to correct your wrongs and make moves towards getting it right. There is a big sign in my room that states, “Mistakes are a great way to learn.” This mindset is the catalyst that can create lifelong learners who feel good about learning and who feel optimistic about their future success. Being aware of student’s emotional, social, psychological and physical development will only assist in their overall growth. I believe involving parents in their child’s success is a powerful motivational tool. Likewise, opening up our classroom to the community provides many opportunities and experiences connecting with people from different walks of life as well as with nature. My belief is that we, as a classroom, are a team. We will help one another towards success and we will always be kind.
I have a passion for developing innovative ways to teach students how to read, write and solve problems on their own. I recognize that not all students learn at the same rate, nor with the same approach. However, with the right growth mindset, time and effort will equal success. This is where my passion and innovative skills kick in, and why I love my job as an educator. It is fascinating how music, movement and the brain work together to benefit student’s long-term retention and learning. The brain is like a human version of computer hardware; sometimes it needs to be reset. Brain breaks are essential for student learning and resetting the brain so that information sticks easier. Chunk and chew is a phrase that describes my approach to the things we do. Unique to my philosophy is the development of songs and movements as a class to help us retain concepts, and it makes learning a blast. Another key piece is to hold students accountable for their work, learn self-control and that discipline equals freedom. We sing, we dance, we learn.
Since thinking and feeling are inextricably linked in our brains, my classroom ethos supports positive feeling to capture positive thinking about learning challenges. This also improves academic achievement. There is an available space in my classroom with a huge rainbow wall, where students can go if they know they need to be away from their groups or collect their thoughts. This is a space students can redirect themselves and learn from their mistakes, either socially, emotionally or academically. Allowing this opportunity builds character, self-awareness and self-discipline. In addition, we have a conflict corner, where students can solve problems peacefully with others. These spaces provide a harmonious and supporting classroom environment for every student. There are lively plants and science experiments with natural lighting to encourage and support our circadian rhythms. My job is to inspire, never give up and motivate the future citizen leaders of our world. Don’t doubt yourself. You will succeed if you stay focused and try, and mistakes, after all, are a great way to learn.