Publisher's Synopsis
A moving message for teachers, professors, other educators, teacher's aides, preschool teachers, tutors, counselors, administrators, child care providers, social workers, coaches, camp counselors, parents, step-parents, foster parents, therapists, mentors, and many more. *** This journal alternates between 8 LINED pages for writing and 2 BLANK pages for sketching/drawing throughout - no text. Size 5.2" x 0.2" x 8" with 110 pages total. *** Its pages can be used as a diary of milestones, a record of special memories, a place for random sketches and diagrams, a very long bucket list, a notebook for tips and tricks, and much more. Make the journal even more special by stuffing a gift certificate or a little cash into the folds. ON the BACK COVER: As parents, family, coaches, or educators, we all have stories to share about working with troubled children. Here are a few helpful reminders about how to offer support: - Remain calm and rational. - Try not to take things personally. - Model the behavior you expect. - Be proactive instead of reactive. - Wipe the slate clean each day. - Explain the whys and the wherefores. - Discuss your high expectations. - Help them understand the consequences of their behavior. - Set goals together. - Recognize and reward acceptable behavior - Emphasize problem-solving instead of punishment. - Discover their deficits. - Take interest in their lives. - Make connections using their interests. - Understand their home-life. - Relate to and respect their culture. - Expect the unexpected. - Seek help. - Be a mentor. We are all a little broken. *** Also Available on Amazon *** ---- "How to Create Little Math-ters - Praise, Question, Wait, Repeat" ISBN-10: 1974080153 ---- "If children can't LEARN the way we TEACH, we should TEACH the way they LEARN" ISBN-10: 1974433633 ---- "Get to know the PARENTS, and you will UNDERSTAND the CHILD" ISBN-10:1974041506 --- "TEACHER - Intelligent, Engaging, Patient, Encouraging, Helpful, Dedicated, Respected" ISBN-10: 1719069433 --- "Lessons Learned!" ISBN-10: 1722376198 ---- RELATED TERMS: Teacher, educator, counselor, student teacher, teacher's aide, tutor, early childhood educator, teaching mentorships, peer mentoring, lead teacher, teacher-parent relations, special needs teacher, department head, dean of department. ----
