Building Student Rapport in the Classroom

Show Notes:Today’s show is with an incredible 2nd-grade teacher from Florida, Melanie Redden. Melanie is here to share her truth about building rapport with kids.Today you will hear great ideas on how to build rapport with kids, a powerful example of classroom management, and how to celebrate one another through reflecting on mistakes and failures.Rapport building is the most critical aspect of teaching. When kids know they are heard, loved, and cared about they are more open to learning and holding a higher value towards you and your expectations.3:00 Melanie’s background experience4:03 Building Rapport with kids- Secret handshake5:33 Remember that they are kids first6:35 Remember not all kids come with a great school experience7:05 Balancing act7:55 There is a reason kids are acting out10:00 Behavior Chart Goes in the Planner (Celebrating mistakes and brave learning) Not moving clips11:23 Calming Corner14:57 We learned from mistakes15:54 Kid example17:15 Celebration Station19:30 Thoughts on PBS vs. PBIS20:54 Thoughts on Consequences21:46 Step into My Shoes Conflict Resolution Systemhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Conflict-Resolution-and-Bullying-Poster-and-Activity-Pack-152132926:22 Reflecting On My Behavior for kidsSomething they learnedSuccess They Are Proud ofChallenge- something they worked through that they learned from27:22 Makerspace on What To Do With a Problemhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/MakerSpace-Moments-in-Literature-What-Do-You-Do-With-a-Problem-370769029:54 Reflecting on Our Practice30:54 Tired Years and MomentsSleep tight!June Reading Comprehension 2nd Grade | Summer Reading Passages & QuestionsPerfect for end-of-year learning, summer school, or preventing summer learning loss, these short, engaging reading passages help students continue to practice comprehension skills.Support the showNeed a fully developed STEM Curriculum for 2nd grade with a heavy focus on reading and science? I've got you covered.  👉  2nd Grade STEM Curriculum | NGSS Science Units & Lesson PlansSubscribe and Review:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. Click here for iTunes.Now, if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”  Thank you!