Believe it or not, October is over. It was a busy month for IEP meetings, and the holiday rush is about to begin. In today’s episode, we want to give helpful insights about community building in a classroom through a simple, actionable technique; this conversation will benefit teachers, parents, and administrators–anyone who wants to foster confidence and community in kids.
We are joined by Rob Sanders, a children’s book author who spent time as a 4th grade ELA teacher and writing coach. Rob is the author of several books, including the newly published picture book, We Are a Class.
Show Highlights:
- Rob’s writing journey by way of the classroom
- The biggest classroom challenges in building community
- Why Rob wrote We Are a Class.
- Empowering students to be confident writers through embracing a common purpose
- Creating a good classroom culture through pledges
- Students take ownership when they know what to expect.
- The inner voice that a student can rely on to recognize their purpose through a simple pledge
- Alternatives to the word “pledge” to fit your culture and preferences (i.e. agreement, promise, guarantee, etc. )
Links/Resources:
Connect with Rob Sanders: Website (Find Rob’s other books!), Facebook, Instagram, Email, and We Are a Class
Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org
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