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Conscious Discipline

Mrs. Jessica and Mrs. Samantha have implemented strategies and techniques learned from Conscious Discipline within their classroom.  They have established a new safe place where they can explore their feelings and calm down.  In the bucket, you will see fidget toys as well as a writing book that can be used to write (draw) a letter to mom, dad, or the teacher about how they are feeling.  

They also have a “wish well” visual for the children to wish well to those who are absent along with an “oops” chart.  The children agree to social norms that they will commit to for the day and their name is placed next to that commitment.  

Safe Space

Picture shows a safe space corner in a classroom, with seats, a bookshelf, and other items
Picture shows a safe space corner in a classroom, with seats, a bookshelf, and other items
Picture shows a “Safe Place” corner in a classroom with pictures demonstrating different emotions: Scared, Sad, Happy, Mad
Picture shows a “Safe Place” corner in a classroom with pictures demonstrating different emotions: Scared, Sad, Happy, Mad
Picture shows an Oops! Chart in a classroom. Text on the chart reads: I will use my walking feet, I will use my helping hands, I will use my listening ears, I will use my gentle words, I will take small bites and use my spoon at meal time.
Picture shows an Oops! Chart in a classroom. Text on the chart reads: I will use my walking feet, I will use my helping hands, I will use my listening ears, I will use my gentle words, I will take small bites and use my spoon at meal time.
Blue bin containing a notebook and various fidget toys
Blue bin containing a notebook and various fidget toys

Posted on February 26, 2021

Filed Under: News and Events

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