70. 5 Daily Rituals That Build Stronger Student - Teacher Relationships
5 Daily Rituals That Build Stronger Student-Teacher Relationships
Want a better classroom culture without overhauling your entire system?
These 5 simple relationship-building rituals can completely shift how students feel in your classroom—starting today.
In this episode of Why Edify, Jeremy Jorgensen shares five powerful, under-a-minute rituals that foster trust, belonging, and engagement. These are practical strategies you can begin using immediately—like greeting students by name, weekly check-ins, shared reflections, and even small moments of teacher vulnerability.
You’ll also hear why the attempt at connection matters just as much as the outcome—and how small consistent efforts can transform how students show up and succeed.
Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator, this episode offers hopeful, human-centered practices to help your students feel seen, valued, and supported.
Which ritual will you try first? Drop a comment and share your favorite connection strategy!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Relationship Building Rituals
02:33 The Importance of Strong Relationships in Education
05:26 Five Effective Rituals for Building Relationships
08:38 Creating a Supportive Teacher Community
Takeaways
- You don't need an elaborate system to build relationships.
- Strong relationships are foundational for classroom success.
- Rituals create consistency, predictability, and trust.
- Students learn better when they feel seen and valued.
- The attempt at relationship building is what matters most.
- Daily greetings can significantly increase student engagement.
- Weekly check-ins help build emotional literacy.
- Celebrating student achievements fosters a positive environment.
- Exit reflections provide closure and encourage reflection.
- Sharing personal stories as a teacher builds authentic connections.
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