New Year Classroom Management Tips

​I found this gem on a Facebook site I follow, ELA in the Middle 6-8: "Start each period with a short writing task. Ask them questions about themselves. It's a great way to learn about students and begin developing relationships without sacrificing content." - Keri Barn, ELA in the Middle 6-8 Member.
I love this advice. A middle school coworker used to do this EVERY DAY during the Zoom days of the pandemic. And the kids really loved sharing a part of themselves in the classroom. I think this strategy will work well in a 5th grade classroom as well. Relationships really are so important!

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