Mr and Mrs Social StudiesClassroom Community 101: How to Build a Positive Classroom Community Building a positive classroom environment and relationships with your students is one of the best parts about teaching, but how do you get there? In today's Classroom Community Tips video, I'll share some ideas about how you can build a positive classroom community of your own and connect with your students!
Classroom Community 101 | How to Build a Positive Classroom CommunityMr and Mrs Social Studies2021-08-21 | Classroom Community 101: How to Build a Positive Classroom Community Building a positive classroom environment and relationships with your students is one of the best parts about teaching, but how do you get there? In today's Classroom Community Tips video, I'll share some ideas about how you can build a positive classroom community of your own and connect with your students!
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Links Mentioned in the Video: Classroom Community Tips Video: youtu.be/1TMn1ZBgQ8U
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Are you ready to try out a digital daily agenda in the classroom? If so, check out our pre-made templates to save even more time!
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Looking for more planning videos? Check out our unit planning tutorial here: youtu.be/epZ7C1OpqSQ
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Nile River DBQ from the DBQ Project: dbqproject.com/product-category/mini-qs/world-history (There are some of these that have been uploaded on public teacher websites, so you might be able to find a free version with some searching.)
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One thing I forgot to mention in this video is that we will be using an Ethernet cord for the most reliable internet connection, especially having 30 kids on at one time! There is also a charger on the wall behind me, which is a must!
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Check out my recent video about Outschool here, which addresses how much I make, my overall thoughts about, and more: youtu.be/oboE7ZnqDyM
I'm still very new to teaching on Outschool, but am honestly blown away by how much fun it has been, as well as how good the pay is! It is a perfect summer teaching job!
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Links Mentioned in the Video: Right Question Institute: rightquestion.org
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2021 UPDATE: Want to learn more about selling on TPT and growing your TPT business? I share all of the secrets of how I replaced my teacher salary in my new ebook: The Intentional Teacher Author: Start and Grow Your TPT Business by Working Smarter, Not Harder. Learn more or purchase this ebook here: mrandmrssocialstudies.com/how-to-sell-on-teachers-pay-teachers-in-2021
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