Who says professional development can't be fun? Our training courses are engaging and interactive. Experience the Responsive Classroom approach by signing up for a summer course today! bit.ly/4b7uLuS

Focusing on students' efforts to learn, not just their successes, fosters a growth mindset and motivates them to take more academic risks.

Revisit hopes and dreams at the end of the school year with stories of people who achieved their childhood dreams. What are your favorite books to use at the end of the school year?

What are your favorite activities for celebrating the end of the school year?

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Try this fun energizer with your students to break up the day. Download this free sample from our Energizers! book here: bit.ly/4aKEjfG

Need a Morning Meeting message idea? Try How's the Weather? for an engaging way to start the school day and practice weather-related concepts. Get your printable message sample here: bit.ly/3QiuXj4

Middle school motivators are interactive learning structures that liven up learning through purposeful activities that get students more deeply engaged with the lesson. Click the link for free activities to keep your middle schoolers motivated. bit.ly/3UnMh8t

It is our job as teachers to help students connect to and become excited about their learning.

Join us for a free upcoming webinar on May 16th on the power of reflection for students and teachers. Learn more about the role reflection plays in the natural learning cycle. Register here: bit.ly/3UnFoUV

How do you want your students to feel when they enter your classroom?

Middle schoolers typically experience fluctuating emotions. Self-awareness (the ability to recognize your feelings) is the first step in successfully navigating those emotions.

The move to middle and high school can feel monumental for students and families. Explore strategies that support students and families through the transition from primary to secondary education. Learn more. bit.ly/4cYeLx0

Hear from Allie, a middle school social studies teacher, share about her experience learning the Responsive Classroom approach in one of our summer training courses.

A friendly reminder you’re doing a great job!

Students need frequent practice and positive reinforcement to develop complex social skills. Be patient and remember—many adults struggle with the same social skills.

Unlike seven-year-olds, who need routine, eight-year-olds enjoy periodic change-ups in routine such as early recess, a guest reader, or reassignment of student duties. Learn more: bit.ly/43UQljQ

Use role-play to support collaborative work by teaching and practicing assertiveness. Learn how: bit.ly/3Uf5Kbm

Didn’t get a chance to join our last webinar on student choice for intrinsic motivation? Don’t worry! You can watch the recording here: bit.ly/3UdBdLo

Role-play proactively prepares students for complex situations and builds their ability to choose and carry out positive behaviors independently. What situations do you role-play with your students? Learn more: bit.ly/3xDlNH8

Congratulations to our new Responsive Classroom Certified Consulting Teachers! Welcome! 🎉