As I trotted down the hall today after picking up the 4th graders for a guidance lesson, I could not help but notice some of the girls staring at me as we walked. Not even just a little look here and there, but all-out staring at me. They were watching how I walked, my facial expressions and my body language. Now, it is very possible I had something in my teeth and had hair sticking up on end, but either way this was a great reminder! Of what, you ask? Well...
I had to step back and reflect on how much we, as educators, lead by example. This does not just come with our words, what we teach and how we interact with our students... this comes every minute of every day around our students. They are watching and re-creating all of the time. If I would have folded my arms, the girls would have done the same. If I would have skipped, you better believe they would have been skipping too. What a way to be reminded that my body language is giving them a message each moment of each day.
As we went through our guidance lesson, we talked about how our words are powerful, our actions are powerful and today we even discussed how our body language is powerful. Whether I am standing with my arms crossed, arms on my hips or arms at my side, I am sending a message.
What does your body language say about your demeanor today? I know I've got a lot to work on!
Happy Friday!
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