Positive classroom communities can make or break your school year.

It’s that simple.

Inventing time in building a strong community in your classroom will serve you well all year. In this episode, I’m share how a positive classroom community can change your entire year (for the better), and how to do it! We’ll talk about simple ideas that work in ANY classroom as well as resources to help make it easy!

Highlights from the Episode

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• The One VERY important thing that teachers often overlook when planning for back to school (3:50)

• Building a positive classroom community begins BEFORE the school year starts (5:22)

• Make sure your classroom is a positive place to be (7:38)

• Provide students with opportunities to work together toward a common goal (8:59)

• Celebrate Student Learning (10:49)

• Establish positive relationships with your students’ families (13:16)

• Find ways to support students in their extra-curricular activities (attending a sporting or musical events…etc..)

Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode

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More Episodes in the Getting Your Year in Gear Teacher Summer Challenge Podcast Series:

Episode 22 - Classroom Decor & Design Made Easy

Episode 23 - Mastering Classroom Organization

Episode 24 - Curriculum Mapping & Planning Ahead During the Summer

Episode 25 - It’s time to Fine-Tuning Your Instruction with New Strategies and Best Practices

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