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How much movement do your students get during the school day? Do they get to move their bodies at times other than recess or PE? Inspired Teachers know that students’ brains and bodies need to move throughout the school day.

Inspired teachers know that building partnerships with students’ families is an integral part of our practice. We also know family engagement includes regularly talking at home about what children are doing and learning in school.

Now that you are into the school year, ask yourself: What do I know about my students so far?

By capturing what your students most want to remember learning, you can accomplish a number of goals that support an Inspired Learning Environment.

Count how many times your class walks down the hall each day. Have you ever thought about these walks as not just a necessary part of getting from place to place, but an opportunity for creative movement that enhances learning?

Say ‘Share your voice!’ instead of ‘Speak up’ or ‘We can’t hear you’ when a student speaks softly and you’d like her/him to speak up.

Think about the last time you learned a new skill or dug into finding out about a new topic–just because it mattered to you.

Have you ever noticed how music can change the way you feel, or guide your thinking?

Analyze the posters on your classroom walls. What are the unintended or implicit messages to your students?

Profile Pages is a simple activity that helps you learn more about your students, make sure introverts and extroverts alike feel heard and valued, and strengthen connections between peers.