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Teaching Tip: Being Honest

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Here's a good teacher tip I use with my kiddos if they are not being honest. I tell them that “teachers have a special power, we can see a purple dot on your forehead if you aren't being honest. The magical thing is that only teachers can see it.” It never fails, if they're being dishonest, they always throw their hand up to cover their forehead and I remind them that they know in their heart if they're being honest. It's a great strategy that lets them self-reflect and it's done in a fun, kind way. Any teacher tricks that work well in your class?
My name is Kristen and I’ve enjoyed teaching kindergarten, first grade, a 1/2 combo, and second grade.  I’ve taught at both a low and high-performing Title I schools as well as a few fancy schools in California and O’ahu, Hawaii. I’ve earned my Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading in addition to my Reading Specialist Certificate.  When I am not teaching my scholars or other educators at Professional Development classes, I  enjoy creating materials to share with my colleagues, organizing family literacy events, and giving workshops on ways to make Literacy Workshop effective and engaging.