Secrets from Successful Teachers

12 Ways to Transform a Teaching Nightmare into an Educator’s Dream

readbookDid you ever have a teacher that made a real impact on you?  They took a subject you previously thought was dull and boring and somehow made it jump alive? Special teachers can touch our lives in small ways that make big changes later in life by phrasing a topic into just the right words so it really clicks for you, or simply just believing in you when no one else around you did.  These types of teachers are pretty amazing when it comes to inspiring children. If you’ve ever wondered how some of them ‘work their magic’, you’re not alone.  Most amazing teachers really couldn’t tell you how they do what they do – they just know how to reach kids effectively in a way that really makes an impact.


One of the main differences between an outstanding teacher and a dud is their ability to enter the student’s world and find out not only where they are, but also where they are coming from.  In this way, teachers can structure lessons in a way that not only motivates the child to learn, but instills a deep curiosity that will continue this love of learning for the long-term.


When you truly learn how to motivate people using their preferences (not yours), you open the vault because you hit all the right access codes and can enter into their world to really make an impact on them.  Think of it this way:  it’s equally important how you deliver the message as well as the message itself. And when you truly understand your child’s motivational programming, you can enter their world and guide them on their path in a meaningful and impactful way.


Note that you don’t need to do all of these.  Simply focus on one or two until see a change in the way your child learns. Then come back for more. Are you ready?


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2 Responses to “Secrets from Successful Teachers”
  1. Lynn Woitalla says:

    Will a black light work instead of a long-wave UV lamp? (From Unit 8 list.) Thanks!

  2. Aurora says:

    Great – and I know your kids are doing to LOVE this part of the lab!

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