The Power of Greeting - Enhancing Student Engagement (pt 1‪)‬ In The Nest Show

The Power of Positive Greetings in the Classroom
This episode of 'In the Nest' focuses on the significance of greeting children positively at school to foster student engagement, improve behavior, and create a positive classroom atmosphere.
 
Highlights include the impact of greetings on building relationships, the biblical roots of greetings, and practical strategies for teachers. The importance of using greetings to establish a connection, bolster self-esteem, and set the tone for the day is discussed.
 
Insights into different greeting methods, such as contactless greetings and personalized interaction, are shared. The episode also previews research on the measurable impact of greetings on students with behavioral issues and announces a follow-up episode with more in-depth discussions and classroom demonstrations.
 
In This Episode:
00:00 The Power of Greeting in the Classroom00:20 Welcome to the Nest: Emphasizing the Importance of Greetings01:13 The Science and Art of Greeting: Building Connections03:42 Practical Tips and Techniques for Effective Classroom Greetings11:53 Preview of Part Two: Demonstrations and Teacher Insights
 
 
News Stories 
Why It's Important to Welcome Your Students to Class: https://www.edmentum.com/articles/importance-of-welcoming-students/
 
Exploring the Importance of Teaching Greetings in Kindergarten: https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/exploring-the-importance-of-teaching-greetings-in-kindergarten/
 
Effects of Teacher Greetings on Student On-task Behavior:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1885415/
 
Sensory-Friendly Greetings for the Classroom:
https://www.sensoryfriendly.net/sensory-friendly-greetings-for-the-classroom/