Welcome to the Coaching Conversations Bonus Series of The Literacy in Color Podcast!

In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to "coach with heart". I share three essential tips to help you succeed as a literacy coach. Whether you’re just starting out or already in the thick of it, these tips focus on building trust, fostering collaboration, and maintaining confidentiality to ensure effective and supportive coaching relationships. Administrators, teachers, and aspiring coaches will all find value in this heartfelt approach to coaching!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why approachability is more important than content knowledge when it comes to building trust with teachers.
• The importance of asking teachers what they want to be coached on, instead of offering unsolicited advice.
• How respecting confidentiality is crucial to fostering a safe and non-evaluative coaching environment.
• How small gestures of kindness and positive feedback can build strong relationships with teachers.

Resources Mentioned:

• Download this Literacy Coaching Menu Freebie to explore a variety of ways you can offer support to teachers in your school.

Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes, and if you found this helpful, share it with a fellow coach or teacher!

Connect with Me:

• Follow me on Instagram: @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom
• Join our Facebook Community
• Sign up for my Newsletter
• Shop on TPT: The Colorful Classroom
• Visit: www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com
• Join The COLORFUL Literacy Toolkit Membership