Are you a MAGIC Teacher?

Some teachers are able to rise above the routine and mundane and elevate their classrooms to a place where magic happens.  Are you a magic teacher?  You just might be if…

M    Motivational

You create an environment for motivation to occur by building relationships with students.  You teach engaging  and developmentally appropriate lessons.  You don’t expect extrinsic rewards such as stickers  or clip charts to motivate your students.

A   Active Learning

You understand that  students learn best by  doing  something.  You are not a proponent of the sit and get methodology.  Your classroom is productively noisy as students move around the room engaging in learning tasks.

G   Guide

You understand that your role is not to be the “expert”  or the lecturer, but rather to be the guide, helping students meet their learning goals.  You are the chief learner and model of  life-long learning. 

I   Inspiration

You encourage students to aim high, take risks and achieve their best. You are enthusiastic and optimistic, setting the stage for your students to be inspired.

C   Community

You understand the value of community.  With the cooperation of your students, you establish rules and procedures.   You model respect for all and expect students to do the same. Your classroom is a physically and emotionally safe place where students can try, learn and grow. 

Applying these principles will help you and your students to thrive.   Our days will be more fun, more productive and happier places if we build a climate where MAGIC happens!

What do you do to make MAGIC happen in the classroom?  Share your ideas below, we would love to hear from you!