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Books are powerful teachers. They can be such a beautiful way to teach something like "empathy" or about all of the many emotions, perspectives, and on and on. A good book can really grab a kid's attention, helping them gain a deeper understanding or know that they aren't alone in a struggle. I love reading stories as a follow-up to a behavior or discipline situation with a restorative focus. It can greatly help students understand the impact of their words or actions and can help guide them to understanding why making better choices can be more beneficial and better meet their needs. A book is also a really great way to reach those of our students that are on home-based learning. With the power of Zoom, I am able to see those students when they are not able to see me in person. It can feel awkward for students to open up when it is on a computer screen, and reading a touching story is a great way to break the ice. I want to equip today's youth with healthy and positive calming and coping mechanisms to handle the stressors that they deal with now and build those good habits to carry them forward through life. The books above are great resources for deepening understanding of emotions and character traits that spread positivity and make the world around us better. My office is always meant to be a safe place; for students to decompress and open up about where they are struggling and to also feel safe to learn and practice new strategies and positive behaviors. I use games often to practice social skills and better equip students for success out among their peers. This wealth of resources would be an incredible asset.

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Books are powerful teachers. They can be such a beautiful way to teach something like "empathy" or about all of the many emotions, perspectives, and on and on. A good book can really grab a kid's attention, helping them gain a deeper understanding or know that they aren't alone in a struggle. I love reading stories as a follow-up to a behavior or discipline situation with a restorative focus. It can greatly help students understand the impact of their words or actions and can help guide them to understanding why making better choices can be more beneficial and better meet their needs. A book is also a really great way to reach those of our students that are on home-based learning. With the power of Zoom, I am able to see those students when they are not able to see me in person. It can feel awkward for students to open up when it is on a computer screen, and reading a touching story is a great way to break the ice. I want to equip today's youth with healthy and positive calming and coping mechanisms to handle the stressors that they deal with now and build those good habits to carry them forward through life. The books above are great resources for deepening understanding of emotions and character traits that spread positivity and make the world around us better. My office is always meant to be a safe place; for students to decompress and open up about where they are struggling and to also feel safe to learn and practice new strategies and positive behaviors. I use games often to practice social skills and better equip students for success out among their peers. This wealth of resources would be an incredible asset.

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