Tiny Wins Jar

Wellness Quick tips for Children
Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

How to Use the Activity

Place a jar in the classroom or workspace. Throughout the week, write down small victories on slips of paper and place them inside.

Examples:

  • “A child made a new friend.”

  • “Circle time went smoothly.”

  • “I stayed calm during a difficult moment.”

  • “A parent thanked me today.”

At the end of the month, take time to read the notes back.

Why This Matters

Educators often focus so heavily on challenges that they overlook daily successes. This activity encourages reflection, gratitude, and recognition of meaningful progress happening throughout the classroom each day.

Closing Reflection

“Small moments of growth still deserve to be celebrated.”

Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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