Balancing Friendliness With Firmness

Plus, High School Students Thrive When Given Choices in English Class [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] August 3, 2022 [icon]You need to update your newsletter settings. [Update now for free]( [lead article image]( [Balancing Friendliness With Firmness]( By setting clear expectations for behavior early on, teachers can have fun with their students without losing control of their classrooms. [High School Students Thrive When Given Choices in English Class]( ELA teachers can engage students by encouraging them to challenge themselves and discover the joy of learning. [How Administrators Can Help Prevent Teacher Burnout]( Communicating expectations clearly, supporting teacher decisions, and protecting instructional time are good starting points. [The Qualities of Exceptional Mentor Teachers]( Hundreds of teachers answered the question ‘What makes a great mentor?’ We read all 851 comments and distilled the very best advice. [Setting Up an SEL Program in Physical Education Classes]( Social and emotional learning skills like teamwork and community can be integrated into PE classes in ways that are highly engaging for students. [Small Daily Practices to Boost Mental Health]( Positive psychological behaviors promote good mental health hygiene, which reduces stress and improves overall well-being. [An Inquiry-Led Science Classroom]( Teachers can guide students to be in control of their learning by asking questions that promote reflection and engaging class discussions. [A Way to Make Fractions Easier to Understand]( New teachers can help simplify the complexities of fractions for students by using an unexpected tool—a multiplication chart. [Choosing the Right Fidgets for Students With Sensory Needs]( By following some simple guidelines, teachers can make sure that fidgets remain valuable tools and don’t become distractions. [Bringing Climate Change Into the Elementary Classroom]( Make this big issue personal for young students by showing them how they can work toward solutions using community science. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on Pinterest]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494