Every day every member of a classroom community has a golden opportunity to powerfully and positively impact others—with kindness, positive energy, gestures of friendship, and other good deeds. When educators encourage strong student-to-student connections, our classrooms become happier places, the need for belonging that all of us have is met, the sense of “connectedness” that children feel to one another and to the class as a whole increases, and greater learning gains result. In this episode Steve shares specific strategies that elementary teachers can use to build strong student-to-student connections.

Podcast Episode #5: How to Build Strong Student-to-Student Connections in Our Classrooms

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 #5: How to Build Strong Student-to-Student Connections in Our Classrooms

Steve Reifman's "Teach the Whole Child" Podcast