Teaching with Heart: Making Student Connections That Count (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798988973713)

"All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them." Magic Johnson

Teaching is a challenging occupation. It's one thing to follow the curriculum and plan thoughtful, interesting, and instructional lessons. But engaging students is where the magic happens. We need to get to know them and what they need, and we need to engage them; we need to cultivate relationships with them.

Teaching with Heart offers proven strategies that teachers can use to help students succeed. Whether just a reminder or actively searching for new ideas, all teachers should explore the compelling contents inside....

"Blomstrand does an excellent job at explaining ... the dance between teacher, student, parent, and curriculum. I found myself underlining, making notes, and saying out loud, 'Yep.'" Michael Haase, Teacher