Perspective: Restorative Practices in Elementary Schools($12.99Value)

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Every child has a story. Every behavior has a reason. And every classroom can become a place where students feel safe enough to grow, repair, and belong. Perspective: Restorative Practices for Elementary Schools is a deeply human guide for educators who want more than compliance — they want connection. Through real school experiences and a compassionate understanding of child development, this book shows how restorative practices transform classrooms into communities where every student feels seen, valued, and capable. This book explores: why emotional and relational safety must come first - how to build trust through circles and shared routines - how to guide students through reflection and repair - how to support children with trauma or neurological differences - how adult steadiness shapes student regulation - how to create boundaries without shame - how to build a school culture rooted in dignity Written for teachers, administrators, counselors, and anyone who works with children, Perspective offers a lens that changes everything: behavior becomes communication, accountability becomes partnership, and repair becomes part of everyday school life. This is the book educators reach for when they want to understand children more deeply — and support them more effectively.