Mrs. P 🍎📚

MASLOW BEFORE BLOOM: YOU CAN’T TEACH A BRAIN THAT DOESN’T FEEL SAFE. We ask kids to focus, learn, behave, problem-solve, and achieve. But sometimes we forget what has to come first. A student who is scared, hungry, overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or disconnected may not be ready for Bloom’s Taxonomy. They may need Maslow first. Maslow Before Bloom means helping students feel safe, seen, connected, supported, and capable — so their brains are more available for learning. And this applies to STAFF, too. So what can we do? • Greet people by name. • Connect before you correct. • Create calm/reset spaces. • Ask what’s behind the behavior. • Notice effort, not just outcomes. • Check on staff as people, not just employees. • Make it safe to struggle, ask for help, and try again. This isn’t about lowering expectations. It’s about creating the conditions that help people reach them. Sometimes the most powerful intervention is simply: “I see you. I’m glad you’re here. We’ll figure this out together.” That’s Maslow Before Bloom. What’s ONE thing your school does to help students or staff feel safe, connected, and valued? Share it below, someone may bring your idea to their school tomorrow. Join the “Maslow Before Bloom” Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/maslowbe… #MaslowBeforeBloom #Teachers #Education #MentalHealth #SchoolCulture