When it comes to correcting our students, many times, we forget that they are still children and young teenagers. They are going to make mistakes 1000+ times. And guess what, they are supposed to. Our purpose as Educators is not to only and constantly say: “When you get into the real world, you won’t have so many chances” or “you are going to learn today….” and write disciplinary referrals on them.... Our job is to understand the root as to why they are acting out while still making them aware of the outdoor realities and helping them do better. And even if they mess up after 3 times of doing the above, to not hold it over there head everytime they enter our space. But to show them love, grace, and patience. Yes, issue consequences but ensuring they genuinely understand why what they did was wrong. And then positively praising them anytime we see any growth and improvement. Could it be that you're maybe one of a few adults that they can someday call a champion, someone who's rooting for them? - - - - - - #iEducateWithStyle #thursdaythoughts #schooldiscpline #cultureclimate #temperaturecheck #blackschooladmin #blackmaleeducator #studentcare #patience #grace #socialskills #lifeskills #buildrelationships #trust #educatorsrock (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0aL_JJPyq/?utm_medium=tumblr