Think back to your favorite elementary school teacher. Did they inspire you? Make you feel heard? Connect with you daily? As elementary guides, we should strive to be these kinds of teachers, the ones who inspire our students to be curious about the world around them.

In this episode, we explain what it means to be a truly inspirational elementary guide. We share what different teaching styles look like in the classroom and how to know what kind of teacher you are. Plus, we share a list of guidelines you can use to ensure you’re teaching to your fullest potential.

What’s in this episode:

• What sets a great teacher apart from a good one
• What different teaching styles look like in practice
• Why it’s important to inspire students, not just teach them
• How to create a plan that still allows for spontaneity and flexibility
• How to be a responsive teacher and practice active observation
• Why it’s vital that elementary guides practice self-reflection
• How to connect with students, colleagues, and parents

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit https://www.trilliummontessori.org/how-to-be-a-strong-elementary-guide/

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