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Sticky Hope

Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.

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24 | Honoring All Families

Sticky Hope ·

2025/06/09

There are many different kinds of families and people who invest in students. How can we honor different families and their traditions of celebrating? Timeline 00:00 Celebrating Diverse Family Structures02:54 Honoring All Caregivers05:39 Nourishing Webs of Support08:45 Equity in Celebrations and Acknowledgments Key Takeaways It's critical to represent family structures in education. Celebrations should include all caregivers, not just biological

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00:22:43

23 Teachers Make a Difference for Kids in Foster Care

Sticky Hope ·

2025/06/02

Inspired by Foster Care Awareness Month, we share our experiences as foster parents and offer insights for educators who are working with children in care.

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00:14:58

22 Gratitude Changes Us on the Inside

Sticky Hope ·

2025/05/19

A simple and powerful practice is the discipline of gratitude. Often Becca closes the day with a gratitude circle. We share the way this practice fosters emotional regulation, empathy, and community among students. Links Mentioned Sticky Hope Kit Timeline 00:00 The Power of Gratitude Circles 03:23 Transformative Effects of Gratitude on Children 06:27 Gratitude as a Lifelong Practice 09:34 Neuroscience Behind Gratitude 12:18 Implementing Gratitude in Daily

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00:14:58

22 Gratitude Changes Us on the Inside

Sticky Hope ·

2025/05/19

A simple and powerful practice is the discipline of gratitude. Often Becca closes the day with a gratitude circle. We share the way this practice fosters emotional regulation, empathy, and community among students. Links Mentioned Sticky Hope Kit Timeline 00:00 The Power of Gratitude Circles 03:23 Transformative Effects of Gratitude on Children 06:27 Gratitude as a Lifelong Practice 09:34 Neuroscience Behind Gratitude 12:18 Implementing Gratitude in Daily

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00:15:58

21 A Toolbox of Regulation Strategies

Sticky Hope ·

2025/05/12

We're talking about the importance of emotional awareness and different kinds of regulation strategies. We consider how to teach children to understand their emotions and develop coping strategies, emphasizing the role of emotional intelligence in the classroom. Links Mentioned Permission to Feel by Mark Brackett Mood Meter by Mark Brackett Sticky Hope Kit

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00:15:58

21 A Toolbox of Regulation Strategies

Sticky Hope ·

2025/05/12

We're talking about the importance of emotional awareness and different kinds of regulation strategies. We consider how to teach children to understand their emotions and develop coping strategies, emphasizing the role of emotional intelligence in the classroom. Links Mentioned Permission to Feel by Mark Brackett Mood Meter by Mark Brackett Sticky Hope Kit

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00:15:23

20 Hope is Powered by Data

Sticky Hope ·

2025/05/05

Hope is powered by data is a mantra we've been exploring. We think about using data to track behaviors. Let's build habits and skills to navigate the world in healthy ways. Download the Roots to Response Behavior Sheet.

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00:16:43

19 Labels Aren't the Only Way

Sticky Hope ·

2025/04/28

As educators, we see lots of tricky behaviors, and it's natural to want to find labels to help us make sense of the way kids are behaving. In episode 19, we talk about helping students develop habits for positive behaviors without labeling students in negative ways. This is Sticky Hope. Links Mentioned Roots to Response Behavior Sheet Timeline 00:00 Understanding Student Behavior: A Teacher's Journey03:48 Navigating Antisocial Behaviors in the Classroom06:47 The Importance of

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00:16:43

19 Labels Aren't the Only Way

Sticky Hope ·

2025/04/28

As educators, we see lots of tricky behaviors, and it's natural to want to find labels to help us make sense of the way kids are behaving. In episode 19, we talk about helping students develop habits for positive behaviors without labeling students in negative ways. This is Sticky Hope. Links Mentioned Roots to Response Behavior Sheet Timeline 00:00 Understanding Student Behavior: A Teacher's Journey03:48 Navigating Antisocial Behaviors in the Classroom06:47 The Importance of

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00:16:51

18 Using Bias for Good

Sticky Hope ·

2025/04/21

We're talking about positive ways to leverage attentional bias. Inspired by the kindness momentum from Amy Ludwig Vanderwater's book, The Sound of Kindness, we discuss ways to foster a positive classroom identity and uplift student voices. Links Mentions The Sound of Kindness by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater Brené Brown | Dare to Lead | List of Values Episode 6: Unconscious Thoughts (AKA Bias) Timeline 00:00 The Power of Kindness in Education 03:10 Building a

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00:16:51

18 Using Bias for Good

Sticky Hope ·

2025/04/21

We're talking about positive ways to leverage attentional bias. Inspired by the kindness momentum from Amy Ludwig Vanderwater's book, The Sound of Kindness, we discuss ways to foster a positive classroom identity and uplift student voices. Links Mentions The Sound of Kindness by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater Brené Brown | Dare to Lead | List of Values Episode 6: Unconscious Thoughts (AKA Bias) Timeline 00:00 The Power of Kindness in Education 03:10 Building a

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00:20:28

17 The Sound of Kindness with Amy Ludwig VanDerwater

Sticky Hope ·

2025/04/14

Amy Ludwig VanDerwater joins us to talk about her book The Sound of Kindness. This is a delightful conversation about ways to help children process tough times and how to keep our own lights alive. Links Mentioned The Poem FarmAmy's WebsiteAmy's First Post for National Poetry Month 2025: Hello, My Name Is The Sound of Kindness Magination PublisherLife is in the Transistions by Bruce Feiler"Kindness" by Naomi Shihab Nye Timeline 00:00 The Power of

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00:20:28

17 The Sound of Kindness with Amy Ludwig VanDerwater

Sticky Hope ·

2025/04/14

Amy Ludwig VanDerwater joins us to talk about her book The Sound of Kindness. This is a delightful conversation about ways to help children process tough times and how to keep our own lights alive. Links Mentioned The Poem FarmAmy's WebsiteAmy's First Post for National Poetry Month 2025: Hello, My Name Is The Sound of Kindness Magination PublisherLife is in the Transistions by Bruce Feiler"Kindness" by Naomi Shihab Nye Timeline 00:00 The Power of

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00:11:43

16 Pay Attention To What STUDENTS Are Paying...

Sticky Hope ·

2025/04/07

Becca shares a situation that doesn't sit well with her because it seems like there are conditions for students to other one another. We tug at the complexity of following school iniatives that don't feel right when they play out in our classrooms. Timeline 00:00 Celebrating Milestones in Kindergarten02:57 The Impact of Extrinsic Motivation06:03 Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation09:00 Navigating Uncertainty in Teaching Key Takeaways Celebrating

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00:11:43

16 Pay Attention To What STUDENTS Are Paying...

Sticky Hope ·

2025/04/07

Becca shares a situation that doesn't sit well with her because it seems like there are conditions for students to other one another. We tug at the complexity of following school iniatives that don't feel right when they play out in our classrooms. Timeline 00:00 Celebrating Milestones in Kindergarten02:57 The Impact of Extrinsic Motivation06:03 Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation09:00 Navigating Uncertainty in Teaching Key Takeaways Celebrating

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00:13:37

15 Don't Let Your Brain Fool You

Sticky Hope ·

2025/03/31

It's (almost) April Fool's Day, and we're talking about the ways brains can fool us and how we can write shared narratives to help students process hard things. Timeline 00:00 April Fool's Day Memories02:20 The Power of Self-Talk06:23 Creating Shared Narratives09:56 Overcoming Negative Self-Talk Key Takeaways Self-talk can empower students to face challenges. Creating shared narratives helps students process experiences. Teachers also struggle with

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00:13:37

15 Don't Let Your Brain Fool You

Sticky Hope ·

2025/03/31

It's (almost) April Fool's Day, and we're talking about the ways brains can fool us and how we can write shared narratives to help students process hard things. Timeline 00:00 April Fool's Day Memories02:20 The Power of Self-Talk06:23 Creating Shared Narratives09:56 Overcoming Negative Self-Talk Key Takeaways Self-talk can empower students to face challenges. Creating shared narratives helps students process experiences. Teachers also struggle with negative

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00:22:43

14 Confusing Behavior? Is it a Stress Response?

Sticky Hope ·

2025/03/24

Sometimes the behaviors we see in our classrooms are confusing and frustrating. An article in a local newspaper opened a conversation about understanding the way trauma changes the brain so punitive responses and blaming parents won't help position students to learn. We talk about looking at behavior through a lens of stress responses. Timeline 00:00 Understanding Student Behavior and Trauma Responses07:10 Recognizing Trauma Responses in the Classroom14:52 Exploring Advanced

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00:18:35

13 | How to Notice Behaviors and Make Adjustments

Sticky Hope ·

2025/03/17

The hippocampus helps process memory. When young children experience extreme stress, the hippocampus can be damaged. This shows up in our classrooms in unexpected ways. Ruth and Becca share a Behavior/Skills Tracker teachers can use to help document behaviors and the ways they've tried to position students to learn. Timeline 00:00 The Power of Drafting and Collaboration02:54 Understanding the Hippocampus and Trauma06:01 The Impact of Trauma on Children’s Brains09:02 Healing

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00:18:35

13 | How to Notice Behaviors and Make Adjustments

Sticky Hope ·

2025/03/17

The hippocampus helps process memory. When young children experience extreme stress, the hippocampus can be damaged. This shows up in our classrooms in unexpected ways. Ruth and Becca share a Behavior/Skills Tracker teachers can use to help document behaviors and the ways they've tried to position students to learn. Timeline 00:00 The Power of Drafting and Collaboration02:54 Understanding the Hippocampus and Trauma06:01 The Impact of Trauma on Children’s Brains09:02 Healing

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