How do you get kids excited and motivated before class before even starting the lesson? This Florida teacher has figured out the right formula.
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At the beginning of every single class, Chris Ulmer starts by giving each individual student multiple compliments – meaningful compliments – to not only show that someone deeply cares for them but also to boost their overall confidence in school (and otherwise).
Since forming a strong self-esteem is essential during younger years, this approach fits perfectly with one of healthychildren.org‘s points in its article ‘Helping Your Child Develop A Healthy Sense of Self Esteem‘:
“…youngster[s] needs to feel accepted and loved by others, beginning with the family and then extending to groups such as friends, schoolmates, sports teams, a church or temple and even a neighborhood or community. Without this acceptance or group identity, [they] may feel rejected, lonely, and adrift without a “home,” “family” or “group.”
He may look a bit goofy in that intricately designed sweater, but Chris is making a difference in these kids’ lives, whether they realize it or not.
Watch below! And for extra scenes check out this clip from Human Kind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZXNqraH2Og
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