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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 and Skills Tracker teachers can use to help document behaviors and the ways they’ve tried to position students to learn.
Show Notes
Choice Literacy sponsored this episode.
Timeline
00:00 The Power of Drafting and Collaboration
02:54 Understanding the Hippocampus and Trauma
06:01 The Impact of Trauma on Children’s Brains
09:02 Healing and Supporting Children with Trauma
11:50 Practical Tools for Educators: Behavior and Skills Tracker
Key Takeaways
- Becca wrote over 15,000 words during a drafting weekend.
- The hippocampus is crucial for processing memories.
- Chronic stress can lead to a damaged hippocampus.
- Children with trauma may react to past experiences as if they are present.
- Trauma can begin affecting a child’s brain even before birth.
- The first two years of life are critical for brain development.
- Teachers often lack training in neuroscience but can still make a difference.
- Understanding trauma can help educators support their students better.
- Healing is possible, and educators can play a role in it.
- Practical tools can empower teachers to help children heal.
Track Behaviors and Adaptions
Use the form to get our checklist inspired by our learning about the hippocampus. You’ll be able to track student behavior, as well as skills you are helping students develop. This is an easy way to reflect on possible responses to behaviors, as well as track the skills you are teaching. It’s a helpful note sheet to take with you if you have a meeting about the student’s behaviors.
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