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232. 5 Ways Teachers Can Spark Joy When Classroom Energy Tanks
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November can feel gray and sluggish in the classroom. This episode shares five simple classroom energy boosters to re-energize both you and your students. We walk through the five Cs of classroom re-energizing: Change, Connect, Create, Celebrate, and Center. Each C is full of practical ways to add small sparks of novelty. You’ll learn how tiny shifts, like tweaking your classroom ambiance or building connection through gratitude, can make a big difference. These strategies break routines just enough to rekindle excitement, boost engagement, and bring warmth and delight back to your classroom - one tiny shift at a time!
Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-energy-boosters/
Resources:
- Relax Kids: The Wishing Star: 52 Magical Meditations for Children
- Relax Kids - Aladdin's Magic Carpet: Let Snow White, The Wizard of Oz and Other Fairytale Characters Show You and Your Child how to Meditate and Relax
- The Brick
- Instagram: James Cook @jamescookartwork
- Join the Teacher Approved Club!
- Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
- Shop our teacher-approved resources.
- Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
- Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
- Leave a comment or rating on Spotify.
Related Episodes to Enjoy:
- Episode 37, Holiday Behavior Management Tips to Help You Survive Until Winter Break!
- Episode 51, Teacher Work Smarter Tip: Plan for Inside Recess Now
- Episode 53, How Teachers Can Name What Matters to Survive the Mid Year Slump
- Episode 230, How to Keep Students Engaged Through Every Season of the School Year
234 episodes
Manage episode 518796821 series 3330220
November can feel gray and sluggish in the classroom. This episode shares five simple classroom energy boosters to re-energize both you and your students. We walk through the five Cs of classroom re-energizing: Change, Connect, Create, Celebrate, and Center. Each C is full of practical ways to add small sparks of novelty. You’ll learn how tiny shifts, like tweaking your classroom ambiance or building connection through gratitude, can make a big difference. These strategies break routines just enough to rekindle excitement, boost engagement, and bring warmth and delight back to your classroom - one tiny shift at a time!
Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-energy-boosters/
Resources:
- Relax Kids: The Wishing Star: 52 Magical Meditations for Children
- Relax Kids - Aladdin's Magic Carpet: Let Snow White, The Wizard of Oz and Other Fairytale Characters Show You and Your Child how to Meditate and Relax
- The Brick
- Instagram: James Cook @jamescookartwork
- Join the Teacher Approved Club!
- Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
- Shop our teacher-approved resources.
- Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
- Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
- Leave a comment or rating on Spotify.
Related Episodes to Enjoy:
- Episode 37, Holiday Behavior Management Tips to Help You Survive Until Winter Break!
- Episode 51, Teacher Work Smarter Tip: Plan for Inside Recess Now
- Episode 53, How Teachers Can Name What Matters to Survive the Mid Year Slump
- Episode 230, How to Keep Students Engaged Through Every Season of the School Year
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