Webb Elementary: Body Language

Body Language

Tuning-in to the language of our bodies can be very enlightening, and increases our intuition.

So much can be revealed to us when we listen to the language of our bodies. Our bodies are always speaking, sending us messages through the way we move, the sensations that arise from within, and the gestures and expressions that we make when we are communicating with others. Tuning in to the language of our bodies can be very enlightening, especially as most communication is believed to take place nonverbally. It is also believed that the body never lies, and that if we want to know the truth about ourselves and others, then we should listen to what our bodies have to say. Anyone who has ever flirted with someone they are attracted to has probably, at one point in time or another, brushed their hands through their hair or found themselves leaning forward to get closer to that person. Someone feeling defensive will tend to cross their arms over their chest, while a person who wants to withhold something may look away when speaking.

If you want to know how you truly feel about a person or a situation, then it is a good idea to tune in to what you are feeling inside. Excitement, nervousness, anxiety, and fear are just some of the messages that your body wants you to hear. Your body can also be a very reliable compass. Anyone who has ever been somewhere they don't want to be has probably experienced their bodies trying to move them away from that particular circumstance. And while it can be very easy to talk ourselves into and out of choices we may make with our minds, it isn't so easy to change the truth of our hearts that reside within our bodies.

To begin tuning in to this subtle form of communication, start taking the time to notice what your body is telling you. Greet each feeling or sensation as a message carrying wisdom from your body. Tune in to what your body is telling you about the situations and people you encounter and listen to what others are communicating to you through their bodies. We already are subconsciously receptive to the language of our bodies, but when we choose to consciously pay attention, we hear and understand so much more about ourselves and the people around us.

Week at a Glance

Monday - STAAR Training - 3:45pm - ALL Staff

Tuesday - Kevin Brady (Congressman) Mtg at HS - 6:30pm

Wednesday - Delic on Campus

National Paraprofessional Day

Special Olympics at HS

Bilingual Vertical Meeting - 3:30pm - Team Planning Room

Thursday - Rattle Session - 7pm - NHS Library

Friday - Last Day for Progress Reports

Delic

Delic will be here on Campus on Wednesday. 3rd-5th needs to come ready to discuss data and plans. Remember as a campus we are looking at Meets and Masters. We're no longer looking at Approaches. Be ready to talk specifics. K-2 needs to come ready to talk about how they are getting every student to on-grade level. Let's share what's working and where we need help! Together we can do this!

National Paraprofessional Day

Wednesday is Paraprofessional Day! Let's find ways to celebrate the hard work all our paras put in every day! This school couldn't run without them!

Kevin Brady

We have a congressman coming in to talk a lot about how some of the new legislature will affect you as educators. I know some of you may already have plans, but if you can be there Tuesday night at the High School that would be really great!

PLCs

This week's PLC time will be planning time for you and your fellow PLC members. Meaning that during this time you should be with other PLC members planning lessons and activities. We wanted to try this out and see how it goes. We will be making rounds, because what we don't want this to be is a just a "sit in my room and organize things" or "hang out and just chat". We know you're professionals and we want to give you time to plan as professionals and let you know that WE will also be available if you need us.

Morning Car Rider Duty (on YOUR PLC Day)

Monday - First Grade

Tuesday - Third Grade

Wednesday - First Grade

Thursday - Third Grade

Friday - Kinder (all)

Tell Your Story

My new video series #TellYourStory has started! Episode 2 with Ryan Giffen telling his story about his son Eli can be seen below

Blogs/Articles

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