How Do You Start Your Day With Students?

Share article Remove Save to favorites Save to favorites Print Email Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Copy URL Students like to be seen by the adults in their lives. They may try to melt into the background when getting off the school bus or bury their heads in their phones, but a high five or a hug at the door from a teacher or principal can go a long way in shaping the trajectory of their school day.That extends to every class they take. A 5-minute, meaningful routine at the beginning of a class to make students feel seen yields big benefits—students are more engaged and stay on task and cause fewer disruptions. “That is the only way to start the day. It sets the tone and it also gives you an insight as to how they are coming to you,” said Lindsay Golding, a teacher who responded to a question on Education Week’s social media page. Some students may need some “extra love,” and Golding spends more time connecting with them during breakfast and throughout the day.

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