Becca Burk
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Becca Burk is a kindergarten teacher in Maine. Her passion as an educator is to support learners in becoming problem-solving, collaborating, determined members of both our learning community and the greater community. Becca builds strong relationships and collaborates to make sure everyone—students, families, and colleagues—feel valued and grow stronger. She contributes to the Teachers|Books|Readers blog.
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Letting Go and Trusting Students
Becca Burk turned to her students when her class needed an idea for a school-wide door-decorating contest. She was reminded of the importance of trusting students and uplifting their voices.
What Just Happened? Download a Behavior Sheet
Becca Burk shares her new learning about how the brain responds to trauma and the way she uses neuroscience to help respond to challenging behaviors in her classroom. Download a practical behavior sheet to help guide your responses to tricky behaviors.
November 15, 2024: Supporting Learners
This week’s newsletter is about supporting learners.
Overcoming the Blame Game
Ruth Ayres and Becca Burk consider the nuances of the aftermath when dysregulation happens and how members of a school community can avoid blaming one another for the situation and instead work together.
Ways to Support Colleagues Part 2
Ruth Ayres and Becca Burk share ways to strengthen our teamwork and help lower the stress levels of adults in the school when students exhibit dysregulated behaviors. This is the second installment of a two-part series.
Ways to Support Colleagues, Part 1
Ruth Ayres and Becca Burk share ways to strengthen our teamwork and help lower the stress levels of adults in the school when students exhibit dysregulated behaviors. This is the first installment of a two-part series.
Pick One: How to Establish a Community of Readers
“Pick one!” These are the words that begin to grow a community of readers. When students say, “I’m done,” Becca Burk points toward the classroom library and encourages them to pick a book and begin growing strong roots as a reader.
You Know How to Show Them
Becca Burk tackles the issues associated with distraction when it comes to helping students engage with a book rather than a device.
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