In his ebook The First Month of School, Steve discusses how important it is for elementary teachers to emphasize four priorities at the beginning of each school year. In this fourth episode of the “Teach the Whole Child” podcast, he narrows his focus to the first hour of school and describes how he begins to address two of these priorities during this critical time. Specifically, Steve shares what the first hour of each new school year looks like in his elementary classroom and explains what he and his students do and why they do it.

Podcast Episode #4: The First Hour of the New School Year

During his 24-year career as a National Board Certified elementary educator, Steve Reifman has created an approach that engages the whole child and empowers students to achieve academic excellence, build strong character, develop lasting work habits and social skills, and take charge of their health & wellness. 

He is excited to launch his new podcast. (It’s actually more like a TED Talk or workshop presentation than a traditional podcast.) In each episode he will be sharing strategies, stories, tips, and resources that will help fellow elementary educators inspire and empower their students and improve their teaching.

Podcast Episode #4: The First Hour of the New School Year

Steve Reifman's "Teach the Whole Child" Podcast