November can feel gray and sluggish in the classroom. This episode shares five simple classroom energy boosters to re-energize both you and your students. We walk through the five Cs of classroom re-energizing: Change, Connect, Create, Celebrate, and Center. Each C is full of practical ways to add small sparks of novelty. You’ll learn how tiny shifts, like tweaking your classroom ambiance or building connection through gratitude, can make a big difference. These strategies break routines just enough to rekindle excitement, boost engagement, and bring warmth and delight back to your classroom - one tiny shift at a time!
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- Relax Kids: The Wishing Star: 52 Magical Meditations for Children
- Relax Kids - Aladdin's Magic Carpet: Let Snow White, The Wizard of Oz and Other Fairytale Characters Show You and Your Child how to Meditate and Relax
- The Brick
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Related Episodes to Enjoy:
- Episode 37, Holiday Behavior Management Tips to Help You Survive Until Winter Break!
- Episode 51, Teacher Work Smarter Tip: Plan for Inside Recess Now
- Episode 53, How Teachers Can Name What Matters to Survive the Mid Year Slump
- Episode 230, How to Keep Students Engaged Through Every Season of the School Year
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