381. Today's Apathetic Kids: What to Do When Kids Just Don't Care

You know the look: the blank stare, the shrugged shoulders, the quiet "I don't care" that shows up no matter how engaging the lesson or activity is. When students feel apathetic, it can be one of the most discouraging challenges in the elementary classroom. But apathy isn't a lack of ability; it's a disconnect. In today's episode, I take a deeper look at why this is happening and share practical, simple strategies you can start using with your apathetic students right away. Show Notes: 5-Minute Field Trips Subscription: FREE Live Event: How to Prevent 2-3 Students from Derailing Your Entire Day: Classroom Management Club Waitlist:

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381. Today's Apathetic Kids: What to Do When Kids Just Don't Care is an episode from Beginning Teacher Talk by Dr. Lori Friesen.

This episode is 25:09 long.

This episode was published on Dec 31, 2025.

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