6. "Make Me Feel Important." - Your Students

Today’s episode includes all the little ways you can make your students feel seen and heard. Because every student is wearing a little invisible sign that says, “Make me feel important.” 

This episode’s topics include:

• Little surprises (that are cheap or don’t cost any money)
• One-on-one time for each student
• What to do when it gets hard 
• De-escalation techniques for upset children

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Student Birthday Card Activity (Video)
• Whole Class Reward (Video) 

Today’s classroom story involves how a small choice made a big impact in a student’s life. 

⏰ Want even more time-saving tips? Then check out Mariel’s YouTube Channel: The Time-Crunched Teacher.

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