Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Getting to know students & building a positive classroom culture

August's question: What's your favorite way to get to know students and build a positive classroom culture?

My favorite way to get to know my students is to create a family feel in the classroom. I let them know that we are one big family, and that we are to treat each other accordingly. From there, I take time to truly listen to each of my students to find out what makes them who they are and how they are motivated. I try to enter their world by going to at least one (if not more) activities that they are involved in whether it be soccer, football, piano, or drama. This builds quite a strong relationship between me and my students as well as with their parents. It requires time, effort, and patience, but it has been worth it for the last 17 years!

Pam Schultz - Sunnyvale Elementary School 3rd grade

Pam teaches third grade math and science and have been in education for 18 years. I have taught 2nd,3rd, 5th, and 6th grades as well as been a science instructional specialist. I have been married to the love of my life for 25 years and have four beautiful daughters and three perfect grand blessings!

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