This week’s challenge is all about warm welcomes. While it sounds simple, doing it with intention and consistency can completely transform the culture and community in your classroom.
IN THIS EPISODE, I DISCUSS:
- Why warm welcomes matter, and how greeting each student contributes to their emotional piggy bank, boosts buy-in, and improves behaviour.
- The power of routines, and why predictability helps students come to class more regulated and ready to learn.
- Breaking negative cycles, and how a consistent, personal greeting can help reach even the toughest students.
- Practical tips, including easy ways to make warm welcomes fun, personal, and consistent even on chaotic days.
QUICK WIN CHALLENGE:
This week, stand at the door and warmly welcome each student as they enter.
- Keep it simple by using a smile, eye contact, and their name.
- Add novelty by letting students choose their own greetings, such as a wave, fist bump, or handshake.
- Use visual prompts like a greetings poster on the wall, which can make the routine fun and help you stay consistent on busy days.
This is not about being fancy. It is about being intentional and consistent, showing each student that they are seen and valued as part of your classroom community.
Head here to grab my ready-made warm welcomes posters!
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