Greet students at the door in the morning. Nothing says you are happy to see them like a big smile and greeting as they walk in.

Get a sneak peek (and download) a lesson from our new book! P.S. Don't tell our editor!

Download and print this document to share with students.

You may wish to use one of our templates as a quick and easy resource for relationship building. 

Trish shares a touching article about how she stays in touch with former students after they move to the next grade.

Establish a conducive and engaging learning environment, foster effective communication and active participation among students.

Download a variety of certificates to use as a fun and effective way to celebrate your students' positive behaviors.

Help students feel accepted and valued in the classroom with this book. Encourage students to reflect on themes with printables.

Increasing students' self-efficacy in the classroom involves implementing strategies that build their confidence in their abilities to succeed and overcome challenges.

Build relationships and help students get to know each other in a fun and interactive way!

Consider these key aspects when assessing and cultivating a positive emotional climate in your classroom.

Use this printable conferring form to jot down snippets of information from students to build strong relationships!

It's a wonderful time to reach out to your upcoming students and set the stage for a positive start!Use this template or develop your own.

Make your former students' summer by using our template to reengage!

Looking for a way for students to reflect on their positive experiences from the school year? Have students write a letter! Use plain paper or one of these templates.

Sending notes home with students about the good things they do has many benefits! Use one of the templates or create your own.

Try this idea to add more kindness to your classrooms!

In Karen Shannon's third-grade class, students know they are special. She works hard to build a relationship with each student. These special relationships create a bond between teacher and child that result in mutual trust and fondness.

Kristen Ackerman shares several ways teachers can offer academic and personal compliments to students.

Create an environment where all students can thrive with five actionable strategies.

Implement five actionable strategies to build a positive classroom climate.

Add this to your list of ways to create the classroom culture you want!

A fun way to engage your students and build a stronger classroom community? How it works >>

This idea might be one you could use. Take a look!

Download a form to use when learning student name pronunciation. 

Take a look at another use for Turn & Talk, and download a list of sample questions.

If you want to give more students a chance to use their voices in the room, try this strategy, which enables everyone to be heard. 

Build strong relationships with students using this simple strategy.

Read this before planning your getting to know you activities. 

Download the documents we use to inform parents, ready students, and ensure that important information is shared. 

These four ideas might keep students sharing books all summer long.

 Five fundamental components, when put together, lead to the essential elements of trust and respect.

This simple idea is a powerful way to keep our gifted students engaged mentally and socially. 

Support new teachers with a Teacher Shower.                    

Allison Behne shares how her son's teacher inspired him to write through the use of a Student/Teacher journal.