Resource Dump

Hi, all. I mentioned that I've been harboring some resources and that I would share them with you. I mean, what good are they if they're sitting in a folder on my web browser, really?

This guide to facilitating a circle talk is a great resource if you're unsure of how to start. It would also be a good "brush up" guide if you've done circles before, but didn't feel like it was super successful. There is some language about a particular incident involving police brutality, but I found the suggestions to be broad enough that you can utilize them with other topics.

Teaching Tolerance is one of my fave resources of all time. This guide is specifically formulated for discussing race and racism, but again, there are some strategies here that can be generalized. I especially like the section about teacher self-care.

Do you need a quick list of interesting games to play with your students? Try this.

Some intriguing things here

Are you trying to boost your teaching prowess? I really like this list of strategies. Also, you can find the word "social loafing" here, which is kind of amusing.

This one is written for business managers, but stay with me! There are boatloads of questions you can use to get kids thinking about how they can make a difference in their lives. If I were still teaching, I'd memorize 2-3 of these questions and use them during one-on-one chats. I might also do some mentor training with them. Last thing about this resource, you'll notice that everything starts with a goal. True for grown-ups and kids alike!

This is why what you're doing is SO important!

This article talks about self-care. It's geared specifically toward women, but I think there are some gold nuggets for all our men friends, too.

I've read this article on several occasions and I take something new from it each time. The most recent reading reminded me that we don't need to earn love, but rather trust that it will be there when we connect authentically with others.

I think Emily may have shared these already, but here are some posters produced by a group called A Mighty Girl. They welcome you to print them free of charge. If you'd like a cool Facebook group to follow, sign up for this one.

Anybody want to make glitter jars with me over the summer?! This article makes a convincing case for having one. **Warning: It's a New York Times article, so it will count as one of your freebies. Does anybody else try to scrape by without a subscription?**

Brene Brown has tons of downloads on her site. Her books/articles are usually great, as well!

Here's another neat trick that's meant for business people, but would be fantastic in a classroom.

Ok, last one. Ever heard the phrase, "If you can name it, you can tame it?" This article is all about boosting your ability to handle anger, which seems appropriate for people working with adolescents. ;-)

Welp. That oughta keep you busy for a while. I'd love to discuss any and all of these resources with you, if you'd like!