Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: Classroom Community

It’s no secret that if your classroom is a welcoming place for students, they’ll want to be there.Not spending enough time building a positive classroom community is one of the biggest mistakes a teacher can make.  Before you can dive into learning, students need to feel safe, wanted, and a part of the group.  If you crave a classroom full of students that feel like family, then this week’s summer road trip playlist is for you.  Learn how to: building a community of readers (and leaders!)create a culture of kindness in your classroomsimple keys to success when building a positive learning environmentways to make your classroom a calm and peaceful place.LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEThe Mindful Apple - Shop & Blog (Social Emotional Learning Resources)

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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!