Bad Advice 02: "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff."

Teach 4 the Heart

Controversial opinion: As a teacher, you NEED to sweat the small stuff! In this week's podcast episode, we look at another piece of bad advice - don't sweat the small stuff! Here's the problem: if you let the little things go, especially in the beginning of the school year, they quickly lead to bigger and bigger problems. However, that doesn't mean we need to nitpick students. Listen to this week's episode to hear guidance on "picking your battles," how to know where to draw the line with student behavior, and what to do when it's crossed (even mid-year!).

This episode is part of the series Worst Advice Ever: Debunking Bad Teacher Advice. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/bad-advice.