This classroom object always has a point… until it doesn’t.
What is a pencil?
This friendship-ending question: “Are you mad at me?” is usually solved with…
“No, I’m just tired” (or “What is communication?”)
This animal can’t jump but can run faster than most humans.
Elephant
This skill helps you stay calm when someone takes the last slice of pizza in the cafeteria.
Self-control
Shanice advises students preparing for this big transition.
High School
his place is the #1 spot for “I swear I knew the answer until the teacher called on me.”
The Classroom
This powerful phrase can start either a fight or a 20-minute discussion.
“What did you say?”
This planet spins so fast that its day is only about 10 hours long.
Jupiter
The skill you use when you want to yell, but instead you walk away to cool off.
managing emotions
Students often tell Shanice this when things are going well at school.
Everything's good/fine
The mysterious force that makes students forget everything they learned as soon as they sit for a test.
Test anxiety or nerves
The universal sound that tells you someone just spilled tea.
Ohhh!
This animal sleeps with one eye open to watch for danger.
Dolphin
Finishing your homework instead of watching TikTok all night is an example of this.
Self - discipline
Shanice advocates for access to education, youth development, and this kind of well-being.
Mental Health