This Teacher Learned 75 Different Handshakes to Connect With His 5th Graders

By Sarah Cottrell

Middle schoolers can be a tricky group to connect with let alone getting them interested in doing school work. One teacher has found a creative and fun way to spark happiness, curiosity, and inclusiveness in his classroom; he learned 75 individual handshakes that his students created on their own.  SEVENTY FIVE.…

Sarah Cottrell
Sarah Cottrell

Sarah Cottrell is a Maine based freelance journalist and lifestyle writer. Her work has been featured on VICE Tonic, New York Magazine, Washington Post, and has been included in seven anthologies including the New York Times bestselling series, I Still Just Want to Pee Alone. Check out her work at sarahcottrellfreelance.com and visit her on Facebook and Instagram.

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