Ep 130: Keeping Students in the Game Throughout the Year

Join Dr. Anna and Dr. Beth as they tackle one of teaching's biggest challenges: maintaining student engagement when motivation begins to fade. Perfect for early career and aspiring educators, this episode offers practical strategies to reinvigorate your classroom during the dreaded "spring slump."

Learn how to implement quick engagement activities, hold effective one-on-one conversations with disengaged students, and utilize field trips (both traditional and creative alternatives) to spark curiosity and connection. From creating "motivation emergency kits" to conducting meaningful class meetings, our hosts share battle-tested approaches that balance high expectations with genuine student support.

Whether you're teaching in a rural area, the suburbs, or the city, you'll walk away with concrete tools to keep your students—and yourself—in the game all year long.

Field Trip Article:   https://www.edutopia.org/article/student-driven-field-trips-montessori

Field Trip Checklist:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yPbVTJRCSAqPtZxnfBggk75FZnMOW4N2/view?usp=sharing

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