Caitlin and Jessica will share tips on how to incorporate more collaboration into the lessons you are already planning — just a few tweaks can make a huge difference in the level of engagement you see from your students.
Next, be inspired to spark connections in your classroom! Caitlin and Jessica talk about the importance of student-to-student and student-to-teacher connections, and they will share some simple but powerful ideas for creating an environment in which your students will thrive.
Tune in now to hear:
- [01:35] Be, Do, Thrive: Be the teacher you want to be, Do great work, and Thrive in and outside of the classroom!
- [02:40] What can we do to get the spark back after a hard year?
- [03:15] Collaboration: our kids are craving it!
- [04:10] Making your classroom a safe space for discussion
- [04:50] Easy shifts you can make to your existing lessons to increase collaboration
- [06:20] The importance of connection in the classroom
- [07:10] Try a daily greeting with your students
- [08:50] The power of names
- [09:30] Using bell ringer time to talk one-on-one with students
- [10:05] Share yourself to help students connect with you
- [12:00] When students feel connected in your classroom, they learn better
- [12:50] Join Caitlin and Jessica next week as Jessica shares her favorite back-to-school activity!
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