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/Skills Tracker teachers can use to help document behaviors and the ways they've tried to position students to learn.
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
Download the Brain Reference and Behavior/Skills Tracker: https://stickyhope.com/13-2/