Teacher Zen: Ways to Prepare Yourself for Your Best Year Yet!

Shelly Sanchez Terrell
Presenter
30
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Course length
Multi Device
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4.9
Course rating
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Description

Are you looking for practical strategies to create a fulfilling teaching experience and foster a healthy work-life balance? Prioritizing teacher well-being contributes to a supportive learning environment that increases student engagement and academic success. Join Shelly Sanchez Terrell for this timesaving, to the point session she shares tips designed to improve classroom management, self-care, time management, and relationships with families. Get ready to discover tips and resources that will help you make a positive impact on your learners and set the stage for the best school year yet! Shelly's expertise in developing a positive classroom culture will empower you to prioritize your own well-being and create a Zen-like learning environment for you and your students.

Objectives

Explore and recall fundamental classroom management strategies aimed at promoting a positive learning environment, fostering student engagement, and minimizing disruptions. Discover and comprehend tools that aid teachers in saving time while creating well-structured lesson plans, developing content aligned with curriculum standards, and catering to diverse learning styles to facilitate meaningful student learning. Apply strategies to build strong teacher-student relationships, making meaningful connections to enhance learning outcomes in diverse classroom settings. Analyze tools and resources to save time in effective communication and collaboration with families, ensuring student success and positive educational partnerships. Develop personalized time management techniques to balance teaching responsibilities, grading, lesson preparation, and personal life, fostering a more efficient and organized teaching approach. Evaluate the significance of self-care practices, understanding their impact on maintaining well-being and enthusiasm for a successful teaching career over the long term.

Key Take Aways

• Explore practical well-being practices that support your physical, emotional, and mental health throughout the school year. • Learn mindfulness techniques to bring a sense of calm and focus to your teaching practice and create a Zen-like classroom. • Discover effective time management strategies to enhance productivity, reduce stress, and achieve a healthier work-life balance. • Gain insights into fostering a positive classroom culture that promotes student engagement, collaboration, and academic success.

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Meet

Shelly Sanchez Terrell

Shelly Sanchez Terrell is an award-winning digital innovator, author, and STEM teacher who has trained educators in over 20 countries. Her accolades include Woman of the Year by NAPW, a Bammy Award, and recognition as the founder of #Edchat and a leader in teacher-driven professional development.
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Digital Innovator and STEM Educator

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