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I once knew a little girl who began pulling out her hair in small patches all over her head. Her mother couldn’t figure it out. What had happened to this once happy little girl with a full head of hair? She hadn’t started pulling her hair until she was about nine years old—right around the time she was enrolled in a new school.
One day, her mother and she were having a conversation about what the little girl could do with her hands instead of pulling her hair—something to keep her occupied when she felt bored. That simple conversation led to a powerful realization: in her new classroom, she wasn’t allowed to doodle, draw, or even work in her own math workbook during downtime. She had been instructed by her teachers to sit quietly and wait for the other students to finish.
After being scolded a few times for trying to stay engaged—by doodling or doing extra math work—she developed a new habit: playing with her hair. It was the one thing she could do that didn’t get her in trouble. And once she started twirling a strand, it often ended with her pulling it out.
Was it the stress children feel when they’re forced to wait? Was it the fear of going against a direct order from a teacher? Was it simple boredom taking root in the quiet moments?
There is a way to serve children at different levels in the same classroom. And that little girl is the one who comes to my mind every time I create a curriculum, design a tool, write a guideline—or write a book.
Who is DF Darwood?
Diahann Darwood is an experienced education professional with over 20 years of expertise spanning various roles, including Quality Enhancement Specialist, Director, and classroom educator. Starting in 2021, she serves as a Quality Enhancement Specialist at Child Care Resources of Rockland, where she designs project plans, develops curricula, and lead workshops aligned with state regulations. Prior to this, she owned and directed Tiny Scholars World Inc., where she operated a Universal Pre-K program, hired and managed staff, and ensured compliance with educational standards and safety regulations. Diahann has extensive experience teaching grades K-6 in the NYC Department of Education, where she implemented differentiated instruction and led curriculum planning. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Cambridge College and a Bachelor's in English Literature from Baruch College, with a permanent NYS certification in Early Childhood Education.
An educator and author. DF Darwood is the founder of The Darwood Consulting Group
The Darwood Consulting Group is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to professional development in the education sector, with a primary focus on integrating best practices in education with neuroscientific insights on how the brain works.
The Darwood Consulting Group specializes in professional development for educators, school leaders, professional development trainers, and more focusing on best practices in education and their connection to brain function. Our flagship product, The Darwood Handbook and Workbook set, is designed to provide educators with actionable insights and practical tools for improving their teaching methods. We work closely with school leadership to tailor our programs to their specific needs, ensuring effective implementation and positive outcomes for teachers and students alike.
How it Works
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Conduct conference calls with school leadership to tailor our programs to their specific needs, ensuring relevant and effective training for teachers.
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Develop detailed action plans that include teacher involvement, activity scheduling, and quarterly check-ins to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments.
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Launch the program upon agreement, with continuous support and evaluation to ensure successful outcomes.
