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Articles in the Teaching Tips section of the website.

Celebrating the top Safe Sitter® Providers who achieved Gold, Silver, or Bronze status for 2024.
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Safe Sitter instructor preparing for class — tips for a successful Safe Sitter class
A great Safe Sitter® class starts well before students walk in the door. Here's what experienced Instructors do to fill their classes, stay organized, and keep students engaged from start to finish.
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Celebrating the top Safe Sitter® Providers who achieved Gold, Silver, or Bronze status for 2024.
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A classroom of diverse students sits attentively at their desks, smiling and engaged. The room is bright and well-organized, with shelves of books, educational globes, and maps adorning the walls. The students appear to be in a positive and focused learning environment.
Teaching preteens requires patience, empathy, and the right environment. Here's what Safe Sitter® Instructors need to know about understanding students in grades 6–8 — and how to bring out the best in them.
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A young boy sitting at a desk in a classroom, holding two pencils with a playful, pouty expression, while blue chairs and a notebook are visible in the background.
Every Instructor faces a difficult student at some point. Here's how Safe Sitter® Instructors handle uncooperative behavior — calmly, respectfully, and in a way that becomes a teachable moment for the whole class.
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A group of young people sit around a table, each holding an open book. An adult stands at the end of the table, holding a book.
It's easy to forget the details between classes. Here are essential Safe Sitter® Instructor teaching tips — from class size requirements and registration forms to why games are never optional.
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A group of young people sit around a table, each holding an open book. An adult stands at the end of the table, holding a book.
A great Safe Sitter® program starts with a great Site Coordinator. Here are the four habits that keep programs running smoothly — from recruiting Instructors to following up after every class.
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Every student deserves to feel safe and accepted. Here's how Safe Sitter® Instructors can create an inclusive classroom environment that supports transgender and LGBTQ+ students from the moment they walk in the door.
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Safe@Home fills a gap that the Safe Sitter® Babysitting Course can't — reaching every student who needs home-alone safety skills, not just the ones interested in babysitting. Here are six reasons to add it to your offerings.
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Parents need to find your class, understand what it covers, and register easily — all in one place. Here are 12 website best practices to make that happen for your Safe Sitter® program.
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