Last week we went over a core YESS lesson, Hot/Cool Buttons, and learned about the spectrum of emotions that helps us to understand our own triggers and how to avoid/calm down from them.
We made a human pendulum that allowed us to get to know each other better, each person choosing a side of the human pendulum to represent where they are at on the Hot Button spectrum. We reflected on how it made us feel and how, at times, it was uncomfortable because of how this activity prompted us to not only confront our insecurities, but share them with the class. We have put in the work to build community in here so the revealing part was interestingly honest and light hearted. We concluded by debating whether or not hot buttons were positive or negative, the overall consensus was that it can be both. They can definitely sabotage our own success when we act impulsively through negative language, passive aggressive actions, or violence.
The rest of the week was dedicated to students doing make up assignments in my class and studying for midterms. I haven't seen this much silent productivity and tutoring since December! It was nice to check in with everyone individually to get a temperature check of who is where going into spring break. It should also be noted that a HUGE success for the week is that I had 9 seniors make the deadline to apply for the YESS scholarship, huge props to them!!!
Although there is no midterm in my class, the stress level can be felt a mile away from the school due to testing in other classes. These next few days will be more gifted time to them for core class midterm focus and tutoring madness- wish us luck!
See you after Spring Break!!!
Ms. C
We made a human pendulum that allowed us to get to know each other better, each person choosing a side of the human pendulum to represent where they are at on the Hot Button spectrum. We reflected on how it made us feel and how, at times, it was uncomfortable because of how this activity prompted us to not only confront our insecurities, but share them with the class. We have put in the work to build community in here so the revealing part was interestingly honest and light hearted. We concluded by debating whether or not hot buttons were positive or negative, the overall consensus was that it can be both. They can definitely sabotage our own success when we act impulsively through negative language, passive aggressive actions, or violence.
The rest of the week was dedicated to students doing make up assignments in my class and studying for midterms. I haven't seen this much silent productivity and tutoring since December! It was nice to check in with everyone individually to get a temperature check of who is where going into spring break. It should also be noted that a HUGE success for the week is that I had 9 seniors make the deadline to apply for the YESS scholarship, huge props to them!!!
Although there is no midterm in my class, the stress level can be felt a mile away from the school due to testing in other classes. These next few days will be more gifted time to them for core class midterm focus and tutoring madness- wish us luck!
See you after Spring Break!!!
Ms. C
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