De-escalation with Habits of Mind
Many situations in life can be overwhelming and overstimulate your brain. When this occurs it is a sign that your brain needs a rest. This video will help you learn more about getting from your downstairs brain to your Read More …
Daniel Vollrathanimation, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Gathering data through all senses, Managing Impulsivity, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition)	
The Launch Pad for Success
Sight. Sound. Touch. Taste. Smell. That’s right! When those five senses are stimulated they can make us more creative and effective. This video will hopefully guide you to discovering your senses and how they can best be utilized in Read More …
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Frustration, anger, anxiety…we have all been there. The ability to manage those emotions takes an ability to sit back and observe those stressful performances. In this video, you will be provided with three strategies that can assist in getting Read More …
Daniel Vollrathanimation, Managing Impulsivity	
It’s Time to Hyperfocus!
Getting started on any assignment can be a struggle. The mind wanders and you are constantly redirecting your focus back to the task at hand. In this video, you will learn how to become more intentional, focused, and efficient Read More …
Daniel Vollrathanimation, focus, Persisting, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition)	
Discover the 16 Habits of Mind
Discover the 16 Habits of Mind and how they best fit into your learning and life beyond the classroom. While watching this video you will be able to see the true importance of habits and their ability to overcome Read More …
Daniel Vollrathanimation	
This post was first published on Edutopia and is reprinted with the author’s permission. The things that used to be routine in schools—morning announcements, bells ringing, classroom interactions, hallway gatherings, lunch chats, and peer bonding—are temporarily gone with the wind. Read More …
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Keeping Special Education Students Motivated: Tips and Tricks
Daniel Vollrath is a special education teacher, and a United States Professional Development Trainer for the Institute for Habits of Mind. As a current educational leader within the classroom, Daniel’s best practices, strategies, goals, classroom culture, and interactions with students Read More …
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Stepping to the Upstairs Brain with Habits of Mind
So often we find students in an over-stimulated state of mind. Some of the most telltale signs and symptoms show up via inappropriate behaviors, outbursts, negative comments, and anxiety-ridden stares and actions – such as fidgety body movements, leg Read More …
Daniel Vollrath, Deeper Learning, UbDApplying past knowledge to new situations, attributes, brain, Deescalation, Gathering data through all senses, Managing Impulsivity, metacognition, reflection, Responding with wonderment and awe, thinking, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), visualization	
The 9 Habits of Mind for Powerful Writing
For many individuals the ability to select a topic, conjure up ideas, and then write about it is a tough process. Even more arduous is the action of physically building focused behaviors to continue writing with reader appeal in mind. Read More …
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Habits of Mind and Resiliency: Tools for Success
Hello Habits of Mind community! Welcome back to this new school year. I hope that the summer gave you time to ponder and to find wonderment and awe in just relaxing, managing your impulsivity by basking in the summer sun, Read More …
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