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Learning Objectives
I Know…
1. My ACE Score and why it is important.
2. Why I must take care of myself and can list at least one behavior I will gently practice for the next 3 months.
3. The research method used in the ACE study and why early trauma affected adults 20-30-40 years later.
I can…
1. List at least three highlights from the ACE study that were significant to me as an educator and personally; and why they are important.
2. Use this information to write success plans what will help young children handle stress and learn that it is up to them to self-manage.
Practical Application
I know i can…
1. Teach young children in my class or home to belly breath (one of many self-soothing strategies).
2. Add belly breathing to the children’s success plan and practice it within a week.
Dr. Nadine Burke, Pediatrician and Author of
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long Term Effects of Childhood Adversity
Click Ace Mind Map button, review or print this one-page mind map. Use it while watching Dr. Nadine Burke’s TedTalk video.
Be prepared to answer and submit your response to the following statement:
Three (or more) highlights from the ACE study were significant to me as an educator and personally because…
40 min.
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What is my ACE score?
What does this mean to me as an educator and what will I do differently?
What does this mean to me personally and what can I do differently? I will select one behavior I will gently practice during the next three months.
30 min.
Dr. Rebecca Bailey, Author and Designer
Conscious Discipline
Take Care of Yourself First
(Potential) Interview
Childhood and Adult Trauma. Adults working with children would be most effective if they understand and manage their trauma first.
Practical Application
Belly Breathing
Belly breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is very helpful in reducing stress. Watch the Sesame Street video, “Belly Breath” with Elmo. Develop a lesson plan to teach or practice belly breathing with your students this or next week.
30 mins
Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC) resources were developed for educators, parents, families, and villagers working with children who have experienced trauma. Click below, sign in and you will be amazed at the number and kinds of resources available to you.
Sesame Street: Common and Colbie Caillat - "Belly Breathe" with Elmo