Laura Wooster Dorfman
@lwooster
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she/her/hers • mom • wife • educator • learner • student engagement TOSA • working towards equity • jeweler • maker • family obsessed • reader • font collector
Santa Barbara, CA
Joined April 2009
A great reminder of some simple and effective #ClassroomManagement Tips for #NewTeachers, From a New Teacher #education #SEL #socialemotionallearning #teaching #classclimate
#restorativeapproaches @edutopia
edutopia.org
A first-year elementary teacher transformed her classroom with a focus on social and emotional learning—and a little help from Penny the Positivity Penguin.
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"I am OK right now"...16 ways to #takecare of yourself through hard times
washingtonpost.com
We asked Post readers how they take care of themselves when they feel unable to bounce back. Their responses paint a portrait of resilience and give a much needed dose of hope.
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#RestorativeJustice Does More Than Solve Conflict. It Helps Build #ClassroomCommunity...with practices learned from #Indigenous peoples who have been doing this work long before we have. https://t.co/k3lLuiI44L
#edtech via @EdSurge
edsurge.com
It’s a dry, hot day in south Phoenix, but my dimly lit classroom is cool and comfortable. Quick footsteps approach outside the door and two-dozen 8- ...
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Some practical #MentalHealth #tips for the #holidays, from @talkspace: 8 Ways To Navigate Family Relationships During the Holidays
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How parents and educators can support healthy teen use of social media. @MindShiftKQED always coming through with those useful resources for work AND life. #educators #digitalliteracy #parenting
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Social media often gets a bad reputation for its effects on adolescent brains. However, there are upsides to connecting with others, plus opportunities to model digital media literacy, according to...
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"Power is like a candle. You can give a child power without giving away any of your own power." Sketchnote via @kwiens62 Ideas via @StuartShanker Ross Greene & Richard Lavoie. Free downloads: https://t.co/46QxUQyv22
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Teaching students to recognize privilege isn't about feeling guilt or blame due to their identities. It's about examining the power people have in different situations—and helping them recognize opportunities to advocate for others. https://t.co/aCKEbXSJ1m
learningforjustice.org
Privilege can be a sticky subject, but this teacher introduces it to her fourth-graders as a tool they can use to elevate others.
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¿Le interesa ponerse en contacto con otros padres? ¿Obtener más información sobre los recursos comunitarios? ¿Descubrir que está funcionando bien para otros padres? Acompáñenos a nuestra última charla virtual con FSA! 26 de mayo de 6-7 PM en Zoom: https://t.co/8YVoX59EOF
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Interested in connecting with other parents? Learning more about community resources? Finding out what’s working well with other parents? Join us for our last Virtual Coffee Chat hosted by FSA counselors! Wednesday, May 26th from 6-7 PM on Zoom: https://t.co/Ar6AdqBsif
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Excellent article by @trello about #introverts in the #workplace. There are some great strategies and considerations in here for how to best #collaborate.
atlassian.com
Discover what you need to know about introverts, what they need in the workplace, and how extroverts can best support them.
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Únase a CALM para una clase gratuita, en la que aprenderemos acerca de los beneficios de una rutina de autocuidado, desarrollaremos un plan, identificaremos las barreras y aprenderemos una estrategia de relajación diaria. 19 de abril: 5-6 PM o 20 de abril: 8-9 AM en Zoom.
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Join CALM April 21: 5-6 pm or April 22: 8-9 am in English on Zoom for a free workshop. Participants will learn about and develop a personalized self-care plan, identify potential barriers, and learn a helpful relaxation strategy to utilize daily.
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"Building a classroom library that offers “windows, mirrors and sliding glass doors” to all children is more than a numbers game. It requires thoughtful curation of who is represented and how."
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Keeping your book selection relevant means making sure it includes meaningful experiences of different kinds of people, especially from marginalized communities. Here are some strategies and book...
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This is a good time of year to be a little kinder and gentler to yourself. Sketchnote via @kwiens62
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One of my favorite sayings emphasized by @BDrati years ago....go slow to go fast. "#Students Are Struggling. They’re Asking Us to Slow Down and Focus on #Relationships". #education #SEL #socialemotionallearning #school #traumainformed
https://t.co/MZEgM9SqkS via @EdSurge
edsurge.com
A little more than a year ago, I remember sitting in meetings trying to figure out how we might do remote learning for a week or so to contain the ...
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What #Educators Can Do in #100Days (#SpoilerAlert: It's a lot!!) #education #equity #community via @Tolerance_org
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El personal de nuestra escuela está trabajando para enseñar a los estudiantes sobre la salud mental. El programa de SOS Señales de Suicidio enseña sobre este difícil tema y anima a los estudiantes a buscar ayuda. Acompañe a la agencia FSA en un seminario en línea.
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Our school staff are working to teach students about mental health. The Signs of Suicide program teaches about this difficult topic & encourages students to seek help. Join FSA in a webinar to review the SOS curriculum & learn how to support your students and their friends.
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Our high school students participated in the Hope for Red pledge - their commitment to stay COVID-safe and do their part to help us get back to school in person as soon as possible.
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Some handy reminders from @MotherlyMedia about talking to your kiddos after the #attack on the #USCapitol
mother.ly
Pro-Trump protestors storm capitol building, what parents need to know
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