Celebrating Our Students

Bridget GenglerBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Build intentional moments into your day to build relationships with students. Make students feel seen, heard, and loved. Find opportunities to celebrate your students. Celebrating Our Students Why is that important?  What benefit comes from it? Is it necessary? Build Relationships with Intentional Moments I spend the whole school year taking the time to connect with my students— learning … Read More

Quality Time with Family & Friends

Livia ChanBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Special days are great reasons to spend quality time to reconnect with family and friends, but we don’t have to wait for special occasions. Learn about The 5 Love Languages by taking an online quiz. There is always a silver lining if you are looking for one. Sometimes you just have to look harder to find one. Making true … Read More

EP66: Why is it Important to De-center Christmas in our Classrooms?

The Staff Room PodcastStaff Room Podcast

In Episode 66 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their experiences with celebrating holidays – Christmas, in particular – in their classrooms in recent years. The diverse cultures in their classrooms has forced them to be much more mindful of whose culture and traditions are being pushed in our classrooms. They discuss Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy, … Read More