All Things CLASS

In this episode, @Kate Cline TS meets with Mr. Chazz to explore how he got into teaching, why he decided to teach young children, and what made him stay. They also discuss building a community in the classroom and being the community you want to build. Be sure to check out the attached episode resource for my notes on the episode, including the key takeaways:

• A classroom is a community. It’s important to think seriously about what kind of community I want to create in my classroom, and model it consistently. It all starts with me.
• A sense of belonging is important in a community. I need to make sure all children have a sense of belonging in my classroom. I need to find ways to connect with children whose behavior is a cry for support, instead of excluding them which destroys their sense of belonging.
• It’s okay to let go of being a perfectionist and be an improvenist instead.

What was your favorite part of the episode? Was there a moment that made you feel heard or seen as an educator? Why have you stayed?

I can't wait to discuss this episode with you here in the comments!

Best,
Allison

Be sure to check out our guest, Mr. Chazz, on Tiktok!

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S3E1- Community In The Classroom With Mr. Chazz (1).pdf   2.89 MB 1 version