May 31, 2023

Building Rapport at the Door with Ashlee Lidyoff

Build Rapport at the Door

Ashlee Lidyoff, an academic coach, shares the impactful strategy of “Building Rapport at the Door.” Greeting students by name as they enter your classroom fosters a positive and supportive learning environment. This technique, suitable for all grade levels, particularly benefits middle and high school students. It sets a tone of positivity, helps you connect with students, and allows for emotional check-ins, enhancing the overall classroom experience.

Emily Yamasaki Possible Sentences

Possible Sentences

Join Emily Yamasaki, an instructional coach, in discovering “Possible Sentences,” an engaging pre-reading strategy suitable for grades 2 to 8. This no-prep approach helps students predict content and activate prior knowledge. Emily shares valuable tips to optimize this strategy, including word selection and post-reading activities, making it an efficient tool for your classroom.

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