354: Routines That Run Themselves
In this weeks episode, we’re diving into the power of consistency in the classroom. Routines don’t just happen overnight — they’re built overtime with patience, practice, and persistence. Gretchen will talk about how setting clear expectations and sticking to them helps create a classroom flow that feels natural and structured for students. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned pro looking to refine your classroom management strategies, this episode will leave you with practical takeaways for building routines that practically run themselves.
Quotables
- “Everyone had ownership in the space, and their option mattered.”
- “When they [students] reflect, it really opens up that door for that ownership to come later.”
- “It [routines] allows you to do what matters, and it allows them to run the classroom.”
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I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.