149: You Teach More Than Subjects

Teachers have a tremendous opportunity to shape students into their potential so that their future is as bright as possible. A lot of the focus for teaching children is on the curriculum component, when in reality students need even more than that to become their best. Tune in to hear 8 characteristics teachers can employ into their instruction on a daily basis so that students can reach their potential successfully. Quotables * It’s important kids learn how to dream big enough * It’s important kids learn how to represent their cause and their school with maturity and confidence * No matter how hard it is, they have to dig deep and keep going * In order to reach a goal, you have to manage your time * Accountability in and of itself is super important so students see how their decisions and effort affect their future * It’s important to stop and review all you have done before setting up new goals Boosterthon Fun Run * https://boosterthon.com/ (https://boosterthon.com/) “What Do You Think” Classroom Discussion Activity * https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-Do-You-Think-Group-Discussion-Activity-707604 (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-Do-You-Think-Group-Discussion-Activity-707604) Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group * https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter * http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (http://eepurl.com/lJKNn) Connect with Gretchen * Email: [email protected] * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’