𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞! 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/mindsetguide

Teaching doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your mental health or personal life. In this video, I’m sharing practical tips on how to set clear, healthy boundaries as a teacher—without the guilt. 💛

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or constantly saying “yes” when you mean “no,” this one’s for you.

Let’s reclaim your joy in teaching—one boundary at a time.

🧠 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more mindset support and teacher wellness tips!

Strategies for Avoiding Burnout Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pt-pKiKdxjAIq1oWHOJJRGjJjgjCrwoXJt_df095BVw/edit?usp=sharing

#TeacherBoundaries #PreventBurnout #TeacherWellness #MindsetForTeachers #WorkLifeBalance #TeacherSupport #TeacherLife #BurnoutPrevention

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞: marisa@marisaecoaching.com 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Teacher Mindset with Marisa E 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindset_with_marisa 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/ 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: https://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄! My channel is all about keeping your mindset strong so you can still find the joy in life while being a teacher.

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞! 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/mindsetguide

Beat the Afternoon Slump (Teacher Edition!) 🍎☕

Struggling with that 3pm crash? As a teacher, I know how brutal the afternoon slump can be! In this video, I’m sharing the exact diet & mindset changes that helped me stay energized all day:

✅ Cutting back on sugar & optimizing hydration ✅ Balancing coffee intake (without the crash!) ✅ High-protein, high-fibre meals that keep me full & focused ✅ Simple meal prep tips for busy teachers ✅ The mindset shift that made the biggest difference

No more afternoon fatigue—just steady energy to power through your day! 💪

#TeacherWellness #AfternoonSlump #HealthyTeacher #EnergyBoost #MealPrep #TeacherTips #HealthyEating #Productivity #TeacherLife

✨ Ready to shift your mindset and step into your next level? Let’s dive in!

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#MindsetShifts #TeacherMindset #PersonalGrowth #MotivationForTeachers #SelfDevelopment #MindsetMatters

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞: marisa@marisaecoaching.com 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Teacher Mindset with Marisa E 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindset_with_marisa 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/ 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: https://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄! My channel is all about keeping your mindset strong so you can still find the joy in life while being a teacher.

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞! 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/mindsetguide

In this podcast, I’m sharing the 3 powerful mindset shifts that completely transformed my life—both personally and professionally. Whether you're a teacher, coach, or someone on a journey of self-growth, these mental shifts will help you move towards your goals, boost confidence, and create lasting change. 🌱

✨ Ready to shift your mindset and step into your next level? Let’s dive in!

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more mindset tips, teacher motivation, and personal growth strategies.

#MindsetShifts #TeacherMindset #PersonalGrowth #MotivationForTeachers #SelfDevelopment #MindsetMatters

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞: marisa@marisaecoaching.com 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Teacher Mindset with Marisa E 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindset_with_marisa 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/ 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: https://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄! My channel is all about keeping your mindset strong so you can still find the joy in life while being a teacher.

In this episode, Jessamyn, a school counselor and successful TPT seller, shares her journey of building a thriving TPT business and increasing her store’s visibility. She dives deep into the strategies she used to learn SEO, optimize her products, and utilize social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to grow her audience and boost sales.

Jessamyn offers valuable insights on how to overcome imposter syndrome, refine your niche, and create effective cover art that drives traffic to your store. Whether you’re a seasoned TPT seller or just starting out, Jessamyn’s advice is a must for any teacherpreneur looking to scale their business.

Topics covered:

• How to start and scale your TPT store

• SEO strategies for Teachers Pay Teachers success

• Social media tips for increasing TPT store visibility

• Creating eye-catching cover art for your TPT products

• Using social media scheduling tools to save time and grow your presence

If you’re ready to take your TPT store to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable tips you can start using today. Don't miss out on Jessamyn’s expert advice!

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞! 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐲𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Sellers of Teachers Pay Teachers! If you are a rising seller and have some tips you'd like to share, please message me.

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞: marisa@marisaecoaching.com 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Teacher Mindset with Marisa E 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤: https://www.tiktok.com/@teacher_mindset_coach 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/ 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: https://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄! My channel is all about keeping your mindset strong so you can still find the joy in life while being a teacher.

Join Dr Kai Mathews and Marisa as they explore the world of liberatory education and student-centered learning. Watch as they discuss the importance of creating inclusive and empowering educational environments for all students. How can we reimagine education to empower students and break systemic barriers? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kai Mathews, educator, researcher, and founder of The Liberatory Classroom, to discuss how education must evolve to truly serve students, especially those from marginalized communities.

Dr. Mathews, currently the Research Director at UCLA’s Center for the Transformation of Schools, shares insights on why traditional education models have remained unchanged for decades and how we can shift toward a student-centered, liberatory approach that fosters critical thinking, personal agency, and societal change.

🚀 If you're an educator, parent, or advocate for social justice in education, this discussion is packed with game-changing insights you won't want to miss!

📌 Key Topics & Clickable Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction – Meet Dr. Kai Mathews & the mission of The Liberatory Classroom 02:15 - Why Education Hasn’t Changed in Decades – The flaws in traditional teaching models 05:30 - Student-Centered Learning vs. Traditional Education – A mindset shift for educators 08:10 - The Role of Fear in the Education System – How fear-based teaching suppresses creativity 12:45 - How Systemic Inequities Impact Learning – Breaking down the structural barriers in education 17:30 - Why We Must Teach Critical Thinking & Advocacy – Empowering students for real-world challenges 22:15 - The Power of Representation in Schools – How diversity in education transforms student success 26:50 - Redesigning Education for the Future – Practical steps to create liberatory learning spaces 32:20 - Final Thoughts & How You Can Get Involved

🔥 Key Takeaways & Actionable Insights ✅ Education hasn't evolved in decades – We must rethink how we teach and engage students. ✅ Fear-based learning suppresses creativity – A liberatory approach encourages independent thinking. ✅ Systemic barriers still prevent equitable education – We need policy changes & advocacy. ✅ Students thrive in environments that reflect their experiences – Representation matters! ✅ Critical thinking & social advocacy must be core to learning – Schools should prepare students for life, not just tests.

In today's rapidly evolving world, liberatory education and student-centered learning are essential for meaningful education reform that empowers students. By addressing equitable learning and fostering critical thinking in schools, we can break free from outdated, standardized approaches that no longer serve diverse learners. Breaking systemic barriers in education requires a shift towards educational justice, where schools become spaces of inclusion, representation, and empowerment. Through school transformation efforts that prioritize diversity in education, we can create classrooms that reflect and support all students, ensuring that learning is empowering, relevant, and future-focused. 21st-century education must go beyond memorization, instead reimagining learning to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to drive education for change in their communities and the world.

Which insight resonated with you the most? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear your thoughts! ⬇️

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✨ Let’s create an education system that empowers every student! 🚀

Follow Dr Mathews on Instagram - @theliberatoryclassroom

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞! 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐲𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞: marisa@marisaecoaching.com 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Teacher Mindset with Marisa E 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤: https://www.tiktok.com/@teacher_mindset_coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/ 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: https://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄! My channel is all about keeping your mindset strong so you can still find the joy in life while being a teacher.

Are you carrying emotional weight from your students’ trauma? As a teacher or caregiver, you care deeply—but absorbing secondary trauma can be overwhelming. In this episode, Marisa shares powerful strategies to protect your emotional well-being while still being a supportive figure for those who need you.

From energy protection techniques to practical mindfulness exercises, you’ll learn how to care without carrying the weight of others’ pain. Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, or anyone working with trauma survivors, this discussion is packed with life-changing insights to help you navigate emotional boundaries and maintain a positive mindset.

📌 Timestamps & Key Topics 00:00 - Introduction – Why secondary trauma affects teachers & caregivers 02:15 - Understanding Secondary Trauma – How exposure to others’ pain affects your mental health 05:42 - Energy Protection Techniques – Using visualization to create emotional boundaries 08:30 - Breathing Exercises for Emotional Release – Techniques to prevent burnout 12:10 - The Power of Gratitude in Healing – Shift your mindset & reduce stress 15:55 - Recognizing the Signs of Emotional Fatigue – How to know if you’re absorbing trauma 20:20 - Setting Compassionate Boundaries – Balancing empathy with self-care 24:00 - Using Small Wins as Emotional Fuel – Focusing on what you can control 28:45 - The Role of Grounding Techniques – Staying present amidst emotional overwhelm 32:30 - How Teachers Can Release Trauma After Work – Daily self-care habits 36:15 - Final Thoughts & Encouragement – Why prioritizing your mental health benefits everyone

🔥 Key Takeaways & Actionable Tips: ✅ You can be compassionate without absorbing others’ trauma – Protect your energy. ✅ Breathwork & grounding exercises are simple but effective tools for emotional relief. ✅ Setting boundaries doesn’t mean you don’t care – It ensures you can keep helping long-term. ✅ Your mindset is your superpower – Focus on gratitude & small wins for emotional balance.

Teachers and caregivers often face secondary trauma as they navigate the emotional challenges of their students, leading to teacher burnout if not properly managed. Developing emotional resilience is key to sustaining a fulfilling career while maintaining personal well-being. Implementing self-care strategies and effective stress management techniques is essential for protecting mental health for educators who give so much of themselves daily. Understanding compassion fatigue and integrating trauma-informed teaching practices can help educators support their students while preserving their own emotional health. Utilizing mindfulness techniques, healing from trauma, and engaging in grounding exercises allow individuals to stay present and emotionally balanced. Additionally, breathwork for anxiety relief provides a simple yet powerful tool for managing stress. To prevent emotional exhaustion, educators must prioritize energy protection, establish healthy boundaries, and incorporate a daily gratitude practice to shift focus toward positive experiences and inner growth.

💬 Which strategy resonated with you the most? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear from you! ⬇️

📢 Share this with teachers, caregivers, or anyone who needs these tools! 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Comment & Share

✨ Let’s create a world where caregivers and educators thrive emotionally, not just survive. 🚀

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞! 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐲𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Sellers of Teachers Pay Teachers! If you are a rising seller and have some tips you'd like to share, please message me.

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞: marisa@marisaecoaching.com 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Teacher Mindset with Marisa E 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher_mindset 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤: https://www.tiktok.com/@teacher_mindset_coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_mindset_coach/ 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: https://za.pinterest.com/teacher_mindset_coach 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-campagna-esterhuizen-2a5a63138/

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄! My channel is all about keeping your mindset strong so you can still find the joy in life while being a teacher.

In this video, learn the proven techniques for success in Inquiry-Based Learning from expert Robynne Esther. Dive deep into the strategies that will help you excel in this unique learning approach.

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In this transformative episode, Marisa welcomes Robynne Esther, an inquiry-based learning expert and teacher at Dalton School in Hong Kong. Together, they dive into the power of igniting students’ curiosity through provocation, fostering 21st-century skills, and creating a classroom culture where student voice and agency shine. Robynne shares real-life classroom examples, practical tips, and resources for educators at all levels to implement or enhance inquiry-based learning in their teaching practices.

Whether you’re new to this teaching approach or looking to take it to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝: 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒚-𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 (𝑰𝑩𝑳)? A 21st-century teaching approach that starts with curiosity and provocation. Robin’s example: A dinosaur-themed unit leading to a student-created museum.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:

𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕. Fostering real-world skills like collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Building student confidence and recognizing that their voice matters.

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑰𝑩𝑳 𝒊𝒔 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚:

Prepares students for an ever-changing, tech-driven world. Encourages exploration of the “100 languages of children,” tapping into diverse learning styles. Promotes student-led learning and agency.

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐁𝐋:

Follow the #Inquiry hashtag on social media for inspiration. Create a “Wonder Wall” for student questions and revisit it regularly. Model questioning techniques, asking students “How do you know?” or “What do you think?”

Embrace a growth mindset and be open to mistakes—both yours and your students'. Advanced Strategies for Seasoned Educators:

Co-construct rubrics and assessments with students to deepen ownership of learning. Experiment with questioning frameworks like Trevor McKenzie’s Question Pencil and continuum techniques. Develop units collaboratively with students to truly embody inquiry-based methods. Recommended Resources for Inquiry-Based Learning:

Books for Educators: Trevor Mackenzie: Dive into Inquiry, Inquiry Mindset Questions Edition, Inquiry Mindset Assessment Edition, Kath Murdoch Getting Personal With Inquiry Learning, John Hattie Visible Learning for Teachers, Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, Karin Morrison, David Perkins, Keep it Real with PBL - Jennifer Pieratt

Books for Students: The Curious Why, The Magical Yet - Angela Diterlizzi, What do you do with an Idea? - Kobi Yamada, After Fall - Dan Santat, Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Stretch and Shape Their Brains by JoAnn Deak Ph.D., Use Your Imagination by Nicola O'Byrne