[Zoe]

try and not make a big deal about everything that happens. kids are going to do bad things; they are going to get hurt and they won’t always get along with each other. the best thing you can do is make things as enjoyable as possible.

[Kaitlyn]

Outside of work there are a number of things one can do to release stress, but in the moment things that can help are deep breathing, meditation, taking a step back or changing the task you are doing.

[Karla Munera]

listening to music, take big breathing helps me a lot, go for a walk , stay quiet .

[Jamie]

These are great skills, how and when do you use them?

[john]

Listening to music and exercising is a great way to calm your mind and then put something hopeful right in its place!

[Echo]

putting myself in the child’s shoes. if i am able to understand why they might be behaving that way, i’ll be more likely to be understanding

[Shy]

I like to sit at my computer, put my noise canceling head phones on, turn on my music really loud and focus on the music. break down the instruments I hear, the back ground vocal and study the song. or go for a drive at night, or play with my dog

[Katie]

Working all day can be very exhausting. I’ve found it helps to make sure I practice active rest at home so that I am ready to return to the classroom fresh and recharged. This helps my clarity and patience in the long run.

[Kyle Garvin]

yoga daily

[Jenny]

I go on silent drives after work if I have the time and gas, play with my dogs, socialize with adults and have intellectual conversations.

[Venkata Surya Subbalakshmi Mangipudi]

listening to music and deep breathing

[Deborah]

take a deep breath, pause before you act, ask another teacher to step in

[sherlyn Edison]

take deep breaths put calming music on and remember that there just kids.

[Hannah]

To relieve stress I like to work out every day, meditate, and make sure I get enough sleep every night!

[Madison A]

I have found that breaking away and doing things outside of work gives you time to rejuvenate. Clear minds create clear decision making.

[Anna]

Bringing my awareness to the moment, Breathing, Eating a good lunch, Drinking water throughout the day, Relaxing at home with tea, Digging in the garden.