Tag: relationships
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My Favorite Back-to-School Sentence Starters That Set the Tone for the Year
Read more: My Favorite Back-to-School Sentence Starters That Set the Tone for the YearLet’s play a game. Think back to your very first day of school—as a student. Do you remember what your teacher said? No? Me neither. But I bet you remember how they made you feel. That’s why the first few things we say as teachers aren’t just filler. They’re a vibe. They’re setting the tone…
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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…
