Trauma-Informed Toolkit: Social Emotional Learning – Asking the Right Questions

Trauma-Informed Toolkit: Social Emotional Learning – Asking the Right Questions

Yes. Kids repeatedly acting out in class is disruptive and frustrating, however, we often find that frequent outbursts are a sign of bigger issues, especially for children who have experienced trauma. Kids living in chaos, neglect, or abuse are often stressed to the max. And if there’s one thing we know for certain, it’s that stressed brains have difficulty learning. The good news? Teachers can have a positive impact by choosing our responses when disruptions happen. Click the button below for 7 questions to ask when your student acts out instead of, “Why did you do that?”