Creating Self-Worth Early

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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SummaryThis conversation explores the concept of creating self-worth and programming the subconscious mind, with a focus on doing so at an early age. Tani Toprakci, M.Ed discusses the role of subconscious programming in shaping our lives and suggests methods for developing self-worth in children. The conversation concludes with a little exercise in presence and a discussion on consciously teaching life skills to children and the significance of joy and connection in our lives. TakeawaysD...

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The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

Creating Self-Worth Early

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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The Impact of Emotions on Academic "Abilities" 13:34

hace 46 weeks13:34

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Emotions and other factors can significantly impact a child's academic abilities. Stress, lack of sleep, and negative self-talk can hinder a child's performance and lead to a decline in skills. It is important to address these non-academic issues to create an environment where academics can thrive. Life skills such as breathwork and gratitude can help children become more resilient and improve their processing abilities. Behavior problems, lack of confidence, and perfectionism can also i...…

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Earlier Intervention to Rewire the Brain 15:39

hace 47 weeks15:39

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We explore the importance of early intervention and proper support in addressing learning difficulties. The brain's ability to rewire and create new pathways is highlighted, with examples of students improving their academic performance through targeted intervention. The conversation also discusses the need for different tools and methods to address individual learning styles and processing skills. The role of teachers and tutors in providing effective intervention is explored, along with the...…

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Long-Term Effects of the Practice of Gratitude: How that Translates to the Classroom 10:51

hace 48 weeks10:51

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This conversation explores the practice of gratitude with children and its profound impact on their mindset and behavior. Tani Toprakci, M.Ed shares examples of students expressing gratitude for various aspects of their lives, such as themselves, pets, friends, and material possessions. The practice of gratitude helps children develop a positive attitude, build confidence, and reframe negative thoughts. The conversation also discusses the importance of perception and how focu...…

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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Neurodivergent kids need these tools, but they work for EVERYONE! 11:28

hace 49 weeks11:28

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SummaryNeurodivergent kids need different tools, but these tools can benefit all children. The conversation explores various tools and techniques that can help strengthen brain pathways and support academic success. The tools discussed include balance exercises, breath work, symbol mastery with clay, tracking exercises, spell reading, sweep reading, visual-based word sorts, and regular practice. These tools can help improve processing, reading, writing, and spelling skills. The conversation e...…

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Learning is Messy 15:59

hace 50 weeks15:59

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Learning is often messy and not always pretty, but it is through the messiness that true understanding and growth occur. The process of learning and growth can be nonlinear, with steps forward and steps back. Presentation and appearance are not always indicative of deep learning. True learning is shown through the nitty-gritty thinking work, the ability to explain and teach what has been learned. Repetition and practice are essential for mastery in core subjects like reading, writing, sp...…

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The Power of Repetition 16:05

hace 51 weeks16:05

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"The brain and body learn through repetition."The conversation explores the concept of how the brain and body learn through repetition and how powerful this is as an agency for change and learning. It discusses the importance of creating rituals and routines in academic settings, such as tutoring sessions and study skills, to make learning easier and more efficient. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by perfectionist students and the need for holistic teaching approaches. T...…

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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Stillness + Breathwork 18:55

hace 52 weeks18:55

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The conversation explores the benefits of silence and slowing down in order to bring focus and attention to our lives. In this conversation, we look at how stillness can help with creating focus that is intentionally directed in a kid-friendly way. We explore a "mini-retreat" in this episode with easy breathwork and balance work. Tani Toprakci, M.Ed shares personal experiences of participating in silent retreats and the profound effects it had on her. She also introduces kid-friend...…

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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Explicit Teaching 10:39

hace 1 year10:39

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This conversation discusses the need for explicit teaching techniques for students who are struggling in school. It emphasizes the importance of patience and using specific language to help these students understand concepts. The conversation also explores "brain work" exercises that can benefit dyslexic students and strengthen brain connections with he use of tools like Spell-Reading, Sweep-Reading, and tracking as tools for visual understanding is highlighted. Additionally, the convers...…

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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Why is self-esteem so important? 12:27

hace 1 year12:27

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SummaryThe conversation explores the importance of self-esteem in academic success and personal growth- it literally changes how we approach an academic path. When a child has self-esteem we can approach the academic task directly, otherwise, there's a whole set of detours that we need to take to deal with the academic task at hand. This conversation discusses how self-esteem can be derived and built, emphasizing the role of positive self-talk and trust in oneself. The impact of negativ...…

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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Competence Breeds Confident 14:00

hace 1 year14:00

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SummaryAs much as gratitude, breathwork, and balance are important for processing. Nothing creates amazing confidence (and success!) in school more than actual KNOWLEDGE and competence in the subject matters a child is studying in school.This week's episode emphasizes the importance of foundation work, academic competence, and building confidence through successes. It highlights the role of effort and accountability in learning and the progression of academic growth. The importance of reading...…

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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Negative Self-Talk and Classroom "Abilities" 14:00

hace 1 year14:00

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SummaryThis conversation explores the impact of self-talk on classroom "abilities" and how negative self-talk can hinder academic performance. We look at the role of confidence in a child's overall success and the long-term effects of negative self-talk on self-esteem. A negative mindset can actually cause a hindrance to skill development and that's why it's so important to teach better tools for emotional regulation to children.TakeawaysNegative self-talk can significantly affect a st...…

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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Creating Self-Worth Early 13:18

hace 1 year13:18

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The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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Creating Space for Students 14:36

hace 1 year14:36

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In this conversation, Tani emphasizes the importance of creating space for students to be themselves and make sense of things in their own way. Think about the comic strip that talks about students as different animals- it's almost laughable that we test students who are say a fish, a monkey, an elephant, or a giraffee and ask them ALL to climb a tree to show their proficiency! She discusses the use of breath work to manage hyper-distraction and adapt teaching tools to individual needs a...…

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

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The Writing Progression: A 3-Step Guide to teaching directly to spelling mistakes in writing 12:44

hace 1 year12:44

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SummaryTeaching writing can be challenging, especially for struggling students. This conversation explores a three-step process for teaching writing skills and addresses the progression of writing abilities. It also discusses the challenges students face in the writing process and provides tools for teaching writing effectively. The three steps of the process are introduced, which include free writing, correcting mistakes, and rewriting. The benefits of this process are highlighted, emphasizi...…

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The Ones That Wiggle 16:15

hace 1 year16:15