220. Can’t Miss Classic: 5 Fun Ways to Start the Year with Surprise and Delight

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/Resources:Join the Teacher Approved Club!Website: National Day CalendarConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!Related Episodes to Enjoy:Episode 148, How to Build Positive Relationships with Your Students at Back-to-SchoolEpisode 87, 4 Important Ways to Build Classroom Community at Back-to-SchoolEpisode 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 TeachersMentioned in this episode:Set up back-to-school the right way, so the year doesn't come undone by October. Get your free ticket: https://secondstorywindow.net/summertalks