Students will not learn from a teacher they do not feel safe with. When they know you care, they will try harder. Clear routines, fair expectations, and following through matter for each student. I will give my students examples of quality work. I will also give the students rubrics that will help them navigate the assignments. Procedures are taught, practiced, and reinforced hands-on, are reinforced. Success is having a former student come in and tell of their success, and tell me that I had a part in it! It is also when the quiet student who never speaks starts participating in the class discussion. My challenges are keeping the student motivated. I also feel like life distractions play a part in the challenges in the classroom.