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Classroom Buddies

Inspire New Friendships With Classroom Buddies

by Brain Ninjas

Classroom buddies can be much more than reading buddies. We've collected some of our favourite mentoring activities that you can use in your school to make the most of buddy time. Come learn about how you can foster these meaningful relationships.

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is fostering positive relationships between students. A powerful way to do this is through cross-age buddy programs. Pairing older students with younger students can create lasting friendships, enhance social-emotional skills, and promote academic growth. Buddy teachers can also become life-long friends. Come learn the benefits and collect these ideas to add to your classroom buddy time.

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Filed Under: Classroom Tips Tagged With: Classroom Buddies, Classroom Community, Leadership, Mentorship, Professional Learning, Reading, Reading Buddies

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