Category: Relationships and Engagement
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Stop, Collaborate, and Connect: Why Building Classroom Community Beats Jumping Straight into the Curriculum
Read more: Stop, Collaborate, and Connect: Why Building Classroom Community Beats Jumping Straight into the CurriculumI know, I know. You’ve got a pacing guide breathing down your neck. Your admin wants data by Friday. Your seventh graders just asked if they’re dissecting frogs today. But before we start teaching the difference between mass and weight, let’s talk about the actual glue that holds your science classroom together: Relationships.(And no, not…
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Welcome to the Chaos: How to Create a Classroom Where Middle Schoolers Feel Safe (and Maybe Even Learn Something)
Read more: Welcome to the Chaos: How to Create a Classroom Where Middle Schoolers Feel Safe (and Maybe Even Learn Something)Let’s be honest: The first week of school smells like pencil shavings, nervous sweat, and the faint odor of “I forgot how to human over the summer.” Middle schoolers walk in with brand-new sneakers, questionable confidence, and roughly 300 emotions tucked under their hoodie sleeves. If you want learning to happen (and not just fire…
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5 Ways to Foster Collaboration in the Classroom
Read more: 5 Ways to Foster Collaboration in the ClassroomWorking with others can be a challenge, especially when there are multiple personalities. Being able to collaborate with others is a skill that is increasingly being sought after in the workplace. Are you doing what you can do help your students grow that skill? Here are 5 simple and easy things to do to help…
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