Creative ways to get kids to thrive in school, Olympia Della Flora

To get young kids to thrive in school, we need to do more than teach them how to read and write we need to teach them how to manage their emotions, says educator Olympia Della Flora. In this practical talk, she shares creative tactics she used to help struggling, sometimes disruptive students things like stopping for brain breaks, singing songs and even doing yoga poses all with her existing budget and resources. Small changes make huge differences, and it s possible to start right now. .. You simply need smarter ways to think about using what you have, where you have it, she says. Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: Like TED on Facebook: Subscribe to our channel: