People
This person is the best helper when working with children.
The parent
A teacher without a plan might make this mistake and start a lesson by saying this.
"Whadda ya want to learn today"
Saying this to a student is the single most motivating thing.
Their name
The "T" in TEACH remind us to do this at the start of every lesson
Tune-in
Science shows that deliberate practice maximizes learning. Deliberate practice is specific, sequential and demanding. It also includes feedback from this person.
The coach
The 16th President of the US said: Good things come to those who wait...but only those things left by those who hustle.
Abraham Lincoln
This is the single best way to start a lesson
On time
Have fun!
It is so important for student, school and teacher success that students participate in showcases and open mics, because students who play do this.
Stay
This famous German poet said: “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”
Goethe
This works better than having willpower
A process
The "A" in TEACH reminds us to make sure you're structuring your time with a student to follow this
Lesson Arc