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144. How Nice Should You Be in Kindergarten?
If you have ever heard the old advice "don't smile until November or December" and wondered if that is what good classroom management looks like, let me just say….I disagree. Fear-based classrooms do not build respect or learning, and you do not have to choose between being warm and being in control of your room.
In this episode, I share:
why fear-based classrooms fail and how building genuine, warm relationships with students is the real foundation for a successful year
how being "warm but firm" works in practice, including how to stay consistent and follow through without yelling or…
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