Tip of the day #5: At the beginning of each school year, I tape a sticky note at my teaching station to remind myself to use a positive tone and focus on the positive happening. This tiny sticky note is a lifesaver to remember to inspire with our words and tone. @Corwin #edchat

Tip of the day #6: Use arm's length voice If you are working with a student 1:1 or a small group and the rest of the class is working independently, your voice should only carry the length of your arm so the rest of the class can stay focused. Corwin #teachertwitter #edchat

Tip of the day #7: According to a meta-study in 2003, it’s found that teachers that have strong relationships with their students have 31 percent fewer behavioral issues in their classrooms. This starts by using student names as often as possible. @Corwin #edchat #teachertwitter

Tip of the day #8: Learning student names fast is one of the most powerful ways to build connection. I carry a seating chart on a clipboard to learn Ss names and use them. Other teachers use name tags. Do what works for you. Corwin #edchat #education #caedchat

Honored to be asked to contribute to another Education Week opinion piece earlier this summer with other thought leader educators. It's finally out. How Can Teachers Meet Their Many Challenges? Full article here: edweek.org/teaching-learn… @Corwin #edchat #caedchat #education

Tip of the day #9: Right now in the school year, it's important that students know each others' name in the class in order to start creating a community of learners. You could make it a game! Corwin #edchat #caedchat #students #education

Tip of the day #10: Any time we can add structured student choice into a lesson, we increase engagement and student buy in. Structured student choice is giving 3 or so options. Corwin #edchat #caedchat #teachertwitter #education #edutwitter #teacherlife #teacherPD

Tip of the day #11: Getting a class to work silently is sometimes necessary. Instead of telling the Ss to be silent over and over (and breaking their concentration), play some light music. It works wonders. Corwin #edchat #caedchat #teachertwitter #education #edutwitter

Tip of the day #12: What we focus on in the classroom will thrive. If we focus and verbally call out off task behaviors, that will thrive. If we keep praising the behaviors we want to see, that will thrive. Corwin #edchat #caedchat #education #teachertwitter

Teachers make a difference. My classmates and I had a life changing 5th grade T. When a few of us were in college, we organized and walked into her same classroom with flowers. We didn't need to say anything. She broke into tears and remembered us all by name. Corwin

TOD #13: Have you heard of teachers that are warm demanders? They expect great things from their Ss, convince them of their own brilliance, and help them reach their potential in a structured environment. The WD teacher has been proven to be the most effective. Corwin

Tip of the Day #14: A few of your students are going to be "connection kids" this school year. These students need to know you like them as a human being before they learn from you. How do you do that? Praise them, smile, and say their name often. @Corwin #edchat #caedchat

TOD #15: In 2021, Education Week interviewed executives at the nation's leading companies about what they are looking for in employees. Their response? 1. agility and flexibility 2. growth mindset and resilience 3. teamwork 4. love of learning 5. conflict resolution Corwin

Tip of the Day #16: A thriving classroom has strong teacher-student as well as student-student relationships at its core. @Corwin #edchat #caedchat #education #teachertwitter #teacher

Tip of the Day #18: Having repetitive tech issues when Ss are doing something on the computer/Ipad and causing behavior issues as students are waiting for you? Simple trick: Ask who is really really good with technology. Let that Ss to go around the room and help you. @Corwin

Tip of the Day #19: For silent reading time or silent homework time or even a test time, some students can get easily distracted with small sounds. Use a floor fan pointed away from students to help with focus and concentration and drown out the small sounds. Corwin #edchat

Tip of the Day #20: A class that laughs together learns together. Start small... even a laffy taffy wrapper joke works at the beginning of class. Corwin

Tip of the day #21: In a truly student centered classroom, the students are talking more than the teacher. It also might be hard to immediately spot the teacher if you walk into the classroom. @Corwin #edchat #caedchat #education #twitterteacher

Tip of the day #22: It's that time of the school year when student behaviors start to creep up and conflicts may be happening between coworkers. Keep these golden rules in mind when you might not see eye to eye with a colleague. Here's a link to my book: tinyurl.com/msfkevry

Tip of the day #23. Teachers that are connected with other colleagues stay longer in their job. Socializing during duties is one way to do this.