Believe it or not, October is over. It was a busy month for IEP meetings, and the holiday rush is about to begin. In today’s episode, we want to give helpful insights about community building in a classroom through a simple, actionable technique; this conversation will benefit teachers, parents, and administrators–anyone who wants to foster confidence and community in kids. 

We are joined by Rob Sanders, a children’s book author who spent time as a 4th grade ELA teacher and writing coach. Rob is the author ofseveral books, including the newly published picture book, We Are a Class. 

Show Highlights:

• Rob’s writing journey by way of the classroom
• The biggest classroom challenges in building community
• Why Rob wrote We Are a Class. 
• Empowering students to be confident writers through embracing a common purpose
• Creating a good classroom culture through pledges
• Students take ownership when they know what to expect.
• The inner voice that a student can rely on to recognize their purpose through a simple pledge
• Alternatives to the word “pledge” to fit your culture and preferences (i.e. agreement, promise, guarantee, etc. )

Links/Resources:

Connect with Rob Sanders: Website (Find Rob’s other books!), Facebook, Instagram, Email, and We Are a Class

Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org   

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