One of the best parts about being a teacher is being able to start fresh each new school year. Somewhat unintentionally, I begin each year with a new focus. This year I am try to think of new ways I can motivate my students; in my classroom and then back in their homerooms. As a Response to Intervention teacher, my students are kids that have failed over and over again. Some of these students have never passed an assessment. It is amazing that many still try their best. Last year I focused on motivating students by getting to know them, letting them know I cared about them. When picking them up from their classrooms I was sure to ask about their weekends, families etc. Even though our group times were short, 30 minutes, I spent time letting students share stories and connections with what we were reading.
This year I would like to focus on helping students make their own goals. I saw this bulletin board idea and loved it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venosdale/3844681997/
I created a similar board and will have students write goals for the new school year on the stars.
What are the ways you will motivate students this year?
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