Teaching with Love & Logic

Teaching with Love and Logic is an approach that I have always appreciated, ever since I learned about it as an undergrad student of education. A new teacher professional development meeting that I went to right before the winter break reminded me of some of the practices that are essential in implementing love and logic. I always aim to make sure all students in my class feel valued and respected in our classroom community. However, there are often ups and downs through the school year and as teachers and students we experience a "brick wall effect." The week right before a long break, I really focused on making sure to welcome every student into our classroom in the morning and to greet them individually. This small effort paid off greatly because I could feel positive energy radiate throughout the day, which also helped to dissipate some of the tension that many students experience before school breaks. I am officially a true follower of Love & Logic!