The document provides tips for keeping students motivated during winter, which can be a difficult time for focus. It recommends remaining positive with students and giving them positive reinforcement. It also suggests occasionally rewarding students with prizes or breaks to motivate continued effort. Additionally, the document advises incorporating educational films into lessons to make learning more engaging. Finally, it recommends letting students have input on their learning by choosing topic order and providing variation in classroom activities and environment.

1. HowtoKeepStudentsMotivatedDuringWinter
D R . R O B E R T P E T E R S

2. REMAIN
POSITIVE
It’s important that you remain upbeat for the
students who you’ll be teaching. Show them a
positive attitude and act excited about what
you’re talking about, but you can also
acknowledge that you know it’s a tough time of
year to focus on learning. Give them positive
reinforcement when they do something well and
try to make them feel good about their work.

3. GiveRewards
By occasionally rewarding your students,
you’ll motivate them to continue working
and doing a good job in their studies.
Maybe offer candy or a small prize for
reaching certain goals. You can also give
them a movie day or a specific amount of
time where they can talk and hang out
instead of focusing on an actual lesson.
Rewarding students gives them a much-
needed break.

4. W A T C H
F I L M S
M O S T C H I L D R E N C A N R E C O U N T E N D L E S S A M O U N T S
O F I N F O R M A T I O N A N D Q U O T E S F R O M T H E I R
F A V O R I T E M O V I E S O R T E L E V I S I O N S H O W S , S O Y O U
K N O W T H O S E S K I L L S A R E D E V E L O P E D .
I N C O R P O R A T E E D U C A T I O N A L D O C U M E N T A R I E S I N T O
Y O U R L E S S O N S A N D S T U D E N T S W I L L L E A R N M O R E
A N D F E E L M O R E A T E A S E . T A I L O R I N G Y O U R L E S S O N
P L A N S T O T H E S E A S O N W I L L H E L P Y O U C O M B A T T H E
L A C K O F M O T I V A T I O N I N S T U D E N T S .

5. Let
Them
Decide
When students have the opportunity to be hands-
on with their own learning, they’ll be more
invested in the subject. You can give students a
list of topics that need to be covered during the
next few weeks and let them choose in which
order they want to learn about them. Provide
opportunities for them to be involved in their own
learning – they’ll be thankful for it and more
motivated.

6. CHANGEITUP!
Switch around the desk
arrangement or redecorate
the classroom. Give
students something
different and they’ll feel as
though it’s an entirely new
experience, not the same
class they’ve been in for
the last few months.
Providing students with
variation will prevent them
from feeling bored and
helps them give their
attention to your teaching.

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