220. Can’t Miss Classic: 5 Fun Ways to Start the Year with Surprise and Delight
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If you want to kick off the school year with a classroom full of joy, connection, and just a little magic, this can’t-miss classic is for you! We’re revisiting one of our most-loved episodes, all about the simple but powerful “surprise and delight” strategy for building strong student relationships from day one. In it, we share five teacher-tested ways to sprinkle unexpected fun into your routines, and give loads of easy, low-cost examples you can use right away. These small, intentional moments don’t just make your students smile, they create a positive classroom climate that lasts all year!
Prefer to read? Grab the original episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/back-to-school-surprise-and-delight/
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Related Episodes to Enjoy:
- Episode 148, How to Build Positive Relationships with Your Students at Back-to-School
- Episode 87, 4 Important Ways to Build Classroom Community at Back-to-School
- Episode 73, 4 Reasons Why Affirming Students Is The Most Important Goal for Back-to-School
- Episode 35, 5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement – Our Secret Weapon for Teachers
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