Get ready for the first teacher interview! Blakley Fore, teacher at Popp's Ferry Elementary in Mississippi, joins Danielle and Sari to discuss student buy-in. From planning unique celebrations based on students’ interests, to creating friendly competition, Blakley dives into how she engages her students. She explains how she keeps students motivated throughout the school year, and why it’s so important to connect with students on every level. From rolling out routines and data chats to teaching students about growth mindset, listen to Blakley’s best practices! 

Links:

·        Student Interest Survey: i-ReadyCentral.com/ideas/plan-unique-celebrations-based-on-students-interests/

·        Goal Setting Guidance: i-ReadyCentral.com/download/?res=10141&view_pdf=1

·        Growth Mindset: mindsetworks.com/science/

·        The Dot: amazon.com/Dot-Peter-H-Reynolds/dp/0763619612

·        Extraordinary Educators: CurriculumAssociates.com/extraordinary-educators/2020-class

·        Instagram: Instagram.com/MyiReady

·        Twitter: Twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc