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My name is Steve Reifman, and I am a National Board Certified elementary school teacher, author, and speaker in Santa Monica, CA.
SteveReifman.com is a resource for elementary school teachers and parents. My mission is to teach the whole child—empowering students to succeed academically, build strong character, learn valuable work habits and social skills, and take charge of their health and wellness.
Blog
Discover over 100 posts filled with teaching tips, links to YouTube videos, and other useful ideas and strategies for teaching the whole child.
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Teaching Resources
Explore these print books, e-books, courses, and other resources that offer effective, proven ideas and strategies that improve student learning.
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Chase Manning Mystery Series
Each book in this award-winning mystery series for kids 8-12 features a single-day, real-time thriller that takes place on an elementary school campus.
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Workshops
Looking for a presenter for your next conference or workshop? Check out these engaging, innovative sessions that address a wide variety of topics.
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The First Month of School: Start Your School Year with 4 Priorities in Mind
The First 10 Minutes: A Classroom Morning Routine that Reaches and Teaches the Whole Child
Changing Kids' Lives One Quote at a Time: 121 Inspirational Sayings to Build Character in Children
In his teacher resource books Steve aims to help educators improve the quality of teaching and learning that occurs in elementary and middle school classrooms. Though each book may focus on a different topic, his works stem a common philosophical framework that emphasizes several core themes: student empowerment, intrinsic motivation, enthusiasm for learning, teamwork, finding meaning in and understanding the larger purposes of our work, and the development of lasting habits of mind and habits of character.
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