Listen "83. Giving Students Constructive Feedback as the Year Ends"
Episode Synopsis
Just because the school year’s wrapping up doesn’t mean our work is done. In fact, this is PRIME TIME for something super important… giving your students the kind of feedback that doesn’t just slap a period at the end of their year—but leaves them feeling seen, motivated, and ready to crush whatever’s next.Report card comments, one-on-one chats, end-of-year conferences today, we’re digging into how to give constructive feedback that’s honest, uplifting, and rooted in growth. We’ve got research, we’ve got real talk, we’ve got tips—basically, we’ve got your back.Topics DiscussedWhy end of year feedback matters How to give honest, growth-focused feedback One on one conferences - why they're worth it Writing report card comments that actually mean something Building students up Practical takeaways Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did.This episode may contain affiliate links.Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.Let’s ConnectTo stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram.Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook.Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook.Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.Reach out to share your ideas for future episodes on our podcast website.https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/contact/Mentioned in this episode:Back to School SupportIf you’ve hit a hiccup this Back to School, I have the resources to get you back on track. From labels for all your teacher drawers, to relationship building cards, to a review of rules...
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