Teachers love their students. It’s how we’re made. We have hearts built for teaching with room inside for all kinds of students. Yes, even the difficult ones. We love all of our students and want the best for them.
That doesn’t mean it’s easy to connect with all of our students.
Connecting with difficult students, those who challenge us in many ways, isn’t easy. But it is essential. When you succeed in building connections with your difficult students, the reward is huge.
Over the years, I’ve taught my share of difficult students. Just like you. I tried new ways to be proactive and avoid meltdowns or disruptions before they happened, Just like you. I worked hard at creating a positive and supportive environment for those students and sought out support for both the students and myself. Just like I hope you do.
We all need support. We also need proven strategies and methods to help us reach even the most difficult students.
Today, I’m sharing seven simple but effective things I’ve done to build connections with those students who challenged me the most.
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