--- title: Teachstone Blog | CLASS & Effective Teaching Strategies | Coach Tips (10) description: Coach Tips | Explore resources for teachers, coaches, and observers and learn about CLASS and teacher-child interactions on our blog. (10) --- [![Teachstone Logo](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TS_Color_Regist-3-1.png?width=150&height=67&name=TS_Color_Regist-3-1.png "Teachstone Logo")](https://www.teachstone.com/) - [Store](http://store.teachstone.com/) - [Support](https://teachstone.com/support) - [Login](http://dashboard.teachstone.com/) - The CLASS Framework - [What is CLASS](https://teachstone.com/class/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition/) - [For Leaders](https://teachstone.com/leaders/) - [For Observers](https://teachstone.com/for-observers/) - [For Coaches](https://teachstone.com/for-coaches/) - [For Educators](https://teachstone.com/for-educators/) - [For CLASS Affiliates](https://teachstone.com/for-class-affiliates/) - [For Head Start](https://teachstone.com/headstart/) - [Research](https://teachstone.com/research/) - Products and Trainings - [Getting Started with CLASS](https://teachstone.com/getting-started-with-class/) - [CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant-Toddler](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-infant-toddler/) - [CLASS® 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-pre-k-3rd/) - [CLASS Overview for Leaders](https://teachstone.com/a-class-overview-for-leaders/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators](https://teachstone.com/intro-to-interactions-for-educators/) - [CLASS Environment](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/) - [CLASS Environment Observer Training](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/#environment-observer-training) - [CLASS Environment Overview for Educators](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/#environment-educator-training) - Observer Training & Certification - [CLASS Train-the-Trainer Affiliate Program](https://teachstone.com/class-train-the-trainer/) - [CLASS Affiliate Trainer Recertification](https://store.teachstone.com/trainer-recertification-new/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition Measurement Trainer Program](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-measurement-trainer/) - [CLASS Observer Recertification](https://store.teachstone.com/observer-recertification-new/?showHidden=true) - [CLASS Observation Certification Training](https://teachstone.com/class-observation-training/) - [Transition Supports](https://teachstone.com/class-observer-supports/) - [CLASS Group Coaching Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-group-coaching-transition-training/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-observer-transition-training/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition Trainer Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-trainer-transition-training/) - [CLASS Trainer Add-Ons](https://teachstone.com/trainer-add-ons/) - [Program Services & Support](https://teachstone.com/program-services-support/) - [CLASS Coding Support](https://teachstone.com/coding-support/) - [CLASS Quality Improvement Subscription **New!**](https://teachstone.com/myteachstone/) - [CLASS Observation Services](https://teachstone.com/class-observation-services/) - [Custom Events by Teachstone](https://teachstone.com/custom-events/) - [Meaningful Interactions at Home](https://teachstone.com/meaningful-interactions-at-home/) - Coach Trainings & Certification - [CLASS Group Coaching](https://teachstone.com/class-group-coaching/) - [1-1 Video Coaching](https://teachstone.com/1-1-video-coaching/) - [Instructional Support for Coaches](https://teachstone.com/coach-feedback/) - [Interaction Essentials Trainer Program](https://teachstone.com/interaction-essentials-trainer-program/) - [Professional Development for Educators](https://teachstone.com/professional-development-for-educators/) - [Banking Time: Investing in Relationships](https://teachstone.com/banking-time/) - [CDA with CLASS](https://teachstone.com/cda-programs/) - [Instructional Support Essentials for Teachers](https://teachstone.com/instructional-support-essentials-for-teachers/) - [Interaction Essentials for Educators](https://teachstone.com/interaction-essentials-for-educators/) - [CLASS Supplies](https://teachstone.com/class-supplies/) - [CLASS Dictionary](https://store.teachstone.com/class-dictionary/) - [CLASS Interactions Dimension Guide](https://store.teachstone.com/class-dimensions-guide/) - [CLASS Manuals](https://store.teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-pre-k-3-manual-options/) - [CLASS Observation Score Sheets](https://store.teachstone.com/score-sheets/) - [CLASS Strategy Cards](https://store.teachstone.com/class-strategy-cards/) - [CLASS Support Kits](https://teachstone.com/class-support-kits/) - Resources - [Resource Library](https://teachstone.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://info.teachstone.com/blog) - [Blog (Spanish)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog-en-esp?hsLang=en-us) - [Blog (French)](https://casiope.org/categorie/class/) - [Upcoming Events](https://teachstone.com/upcoming-events/) - [Community](https://community.teachstone.com/home) - [About](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/) - [Who We Are](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/#whoweare) - [Our Impact](https://teachstone.com/our-impact/) - [Partners](https://teachstone.com/our-partners/) - [Careers](https://teachstone.com/careers/) - [Certified B-Corp](https://teachstone.com/certified-b-corporation/) - [News](https://teachstone.com/news/) - [Connect with a Rep](https://info.teachstone.com/contact-a-teachstone-representative?hsLang=en-us) - The CLASS Framework - [What is CLASS](https://teachstone.com/class/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition/) - [For Leaders](https://teachstone.com/leaders/) - [For Observers](https://teachstone.com/for-observers/) - [For Coaches](https://teachstone.com/for-coaches/) - [For Educators](https://teachstone.com/for-educators/) - [For CLASS Affiliates](https://teachstone.com/for-class-affiliates/) - [For Head Start](https://teachstone.com/headstart/) - [Research](https://teachstone.com/research/) - Products and Trainings - [Getting Started with CLASS](https://teachstone.com/getting-started-with-class/) - [CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant-Toddler](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-infant-toddler/) - [CLASS® 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-pre-k-3rd/) - [CLASS Overview for Leaders](https://teachstone.com/a-class-overview-for-leaders/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators](https://teachstone.com/intro-to-interactions-for-educators/) - [CLASS Environment](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/) - [CLASS Environment Observer Training](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/#environment-observer-training) - [CLASS Environment Overview for Educators](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/#environment-educator-training) - Observer Training & Certification - [CLASS Train-the-Trainer Affiliate Program](https://teachstone.com/class-train-the-trainer/) - [CLASS Affiliate Trainer Recertification](https://store.teachstone.com/trainer-recertification-new/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition Measurement Trainer Program](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-measurement-trainer/) - [CLASS Observer Recertification](https://store.teachstone.com/observer-recertification-new/?showHidden=true) - [CLASS Observation Certification Training](https://teachstone.com/class-observation-training/) - [Transition Supports](https://teachstone.com/class-observer-supports/) - [CLASS Group Coaching Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-group-coaching-transition-training/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-observer-transition-training/) - [CLASS 2nd Edition Trainer Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-trainer-transition-training/) - [CLASS Trainer Add-Ons](https://teachstone.com/trainer-add-ons/) - [Program Services & Support](https://teachstone.com/program-services-support/) - [CLASS Coding Support](https://teachstone.com/coding-support/) - [CLASS Quality Improvement Subscription **New!**](https://teachstone.com/myteachstone/) - [CLASS Observation Services](https://teachstone.com/class-observation-services/) - [Custom Events by Teachstone](https://teachstone.com/custom-events/) - [Meaningful Interactions at Home](https://teachstone.com/meaningful-interactions-at-home/) - Coach Trainings & Certification - [CLASS Group Coaching](https://teachstone.com/class-group-coaching/) - [1-1 Video Coaching](https://teachstone.com/1-1-video-coaching/) - [Instructional Support for Coaches](https://teachstone.com/coach-feedback/) - [Interaction Essentials Trainer Program](https://teachstone.com/interaction-essentials-trainer-program/) - [Professional Development for Educators](https://teachstone.com/professional-development-for-educators/) - [Banking Time: Investing in Relationships](https://teachstone.com/banking-time/) - [CDA with CLASS](https://teachstone.com/cda-programs/) - [Instructional Support Essentials for Teachers](https://teachstone.com/instructional-support-essentials-for-teachers/) - [Interaction Essentials for Educators](https://teachstone.com/interaction-essentials-for-educators/) - [CLASS Supplies](https://teachstone.com/class-supplies/) - [CLASS Dictionary](https://store.teachstone.com/class-dictionary/) - [CLASS Interactions Dimension Guide](https://store.teachstone.com/class-dimensions-guide/) - [CLASS Manuals](https://store.teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-pre-k-3-manual-options/) - [CLASS Observation Score Sheets](https://store.teachstone.com/score-sheets/) - [CLASS Strategy Cards](https://store.teachstone.com/class-strategy-cards/) - [CLASS Support Kits](https://teachstone.com/class-support-kits/) - Resources - [Resource Library](https://teachstone.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://info.teachstone.com/blog) - [Blog (Spanish)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog-en-esp?hsLang=en-us) - [Blog (French)](https://casiope.org/categorie/class/) - [Upcoming Events](https://teachstone.com/upcoming-events/) - [Community](https://community.teachstone.com/home) - [About](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/) - [Who We Are](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/#whoweare) - [Our Impact](https://teachstone.com/our-impact/) - [Partners](https://teachstone.com/our-partners/) - [Careers](https://teachstone.com/careers/) - [Certified B-Corp](https://teachstone.com/certified-b-corporation/) - [News](https://teachstone.com/news/) - [Connect with a Rep](https://info.teachstone.com/contact-a-teachstone-representative?hsLang=en-us) - [Store](http://store.teachstone.com/) - [Support](https://teachstone.com/support) - [Login](http://dashboard.teachstone.com/) # Coach Tips (10) Filter By Topic Coach Tips (10) - [Announcements (83)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/announcements) - [Applying Science of Reading (1)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/applying-science-of-reading) - [Birth to Five (1)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/birth-to-five) - [CDA (9)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/cda) - [CLASS 2nd Edition (1)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/class-2nd-edition) - [CLASS Connect (1)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/class-connect) - [CLASS in Practice (121)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/class-in-practice) - [Coach Tips (151)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/coach-tips) - [COVID-19 (26)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/covid-19) - [FAQs (107)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/faqs) - [For Parents (22)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/for-parents) - [Head Start (44)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/head-start) - [Implementation (103)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/implementation) - [Infant and Toddler (79)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/infant-and-toddler) - [InterAct (5)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/interact) - [Just for Fun (58)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/just-for-fun) - [K-12 (74)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/k-12) - [Leadership & Policy (136)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/leadership-policy) - [myTeachstone (27)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/myteachstone) - [Observation Trainings (75)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/observation-trainings) - [Podcast (43)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/podcast) - [Pre-K (134)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/pre-k) - [Products and Trainings (109)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/products-and-trainings) - [Professional Development (115)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/professional-development) - [Reliability and Certification (68)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/reliability-and-certification) - [Research (129)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/research) - [Social-Emotional Learning (27)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/social-emotional-learning) - [Teacher Preparation (14)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/teacher-preparation) - [Teacher Spotlight (2)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/teacher-spotlight) - [Teacher Tips (242)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/teacher-tips) - [Trainer Tips (94)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/trainer-tips) [Return to Blog](https://info.teachstone.com/blog) [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/spark-827878-edited.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/how-sparks-can-inspire-your-coaching-program?hsLang=en-us) ## [How Sparks Can Inspire Your Coaching](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/how-sparks-can-inspire-your-coaching-program?hsLang=en-us) By [Emily Doyle](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/emily-doyle) In my last post, I discussed a few misconceptions around strengths-based coaching approaches and borrowed a term coined by the expert coaches on our ... [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/strengths-based.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/five-things-that-strengths-based-coaching-is-not?hsLang=en-us) ## [Five Things that Strengths-Based Coaching is NOT](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/five-things-that-strengths-based-coaching-is-not?hsLang=en-us) By [Emily Doyle](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/emily-doyle) If you regularly read this blog, then you probably already know that at Teachstone, we’re big fans of the “strengths-based” coaching approach. What ... [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/idea-vlog.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/what-do-you-do-with-an-idea-concept-development?hsLang=en-us) ## [How this Children's Book Captures Concept Development](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/what-do-you-do-with-an-idea-concept-development?hsLang=en-us) By [Beth Rawls](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/beth-rawls) Concept development is one of the most difficult CLASS dimensions to understand—and even harder to explain to others! So, when I saw the children's ... [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/file-2538289564-png/social-suggested-images/Classroom-Observation.png)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/conducting-live-observations-to-enhance-your-class-trainings?hsLang=en-us) ## [Conducting Live Observations to Enhance Your CLASS Trainings](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/conducting-live-observations-to-enhance-your-class-trainings?hsLang=en-us) By [Lisa Criss](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/lisa-criss) When I first certified as a CLASS Affiliate Trainer, I had little experience using the tool. Like many, I had completed the Observation Training, ... [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/2012-12-18_01.39.12.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/what-s-contingent-responding-all-about-anyway?hsLang=en-us) ## [What’s Contingent Responding All About, Anyway?](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/what-s-contingent-responding-all-about-anyway?hsLang=en-us) By [Sarah Hadden](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/sarah-hadden) omm"What is contingent responding?" one of our affiliate trainers asked me recently. In case you didn't know, contingent responding is one of the ... [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/note_pad_pencil2_hires.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/notetaking-for-trainers-don-t-allow-tally-marks-to-limit-your-notetaking?hsLang=en-us) ## [Notetaking for Trainers: Don’t Allow Tally Marks to Limit Your Notetaking](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/notetaking-for-trainers-don-t-allow-tally-marks-to-limit-your-notetaking?hsLang=en-us) By [Sarah Hadden](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/sarah-hadden) We're happy to share our third and final post in our series, Notetaking for Trainers. During this series, we'll discuss strategies to help you ensure ... [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/note_pad_pencil2_hires.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/introducing-our-notetaking-for-trainers-series?hsLang=en-us) ## [Introducing our Notetaking for Trainers Series](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/introducing-our-notetaking-for-trainers-series?hsLang=en-us) By [Sarah Hadden](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/sarah-hadden) We're happy to introduce our new series, Notetaking for Trainers. During this series, we'll discuss strategies to help you ensure that your trainees ... [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/Kindergarten_Teach_2_kids_coloring-465885-edited.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/top-10-tips-for-instructional-coaching?hsLang=en-us) ## [Top 10 Tips for Instructional Coaching](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/top-10-tips-for-instructional-coaching?hsLang=en-us) By [Meghan Cornwell](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/meghan-cornwell) As summer comes to an end, students, teachers, principals, parents, bus drivers, and more are gearing up for the new school year. My Pinterest feed ... [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/women-having-a-conversation.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/video-blog-misunderstood-indicators-in-emotional-support?hsLang=en-us) ## [Video Blog: Misunderstood Indicators in Emotional Support](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/video-blog-misunderstood-indicators-in-emotional-support?hsLang=en-us) By [Mary-Margaret Gardiner](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/mary-margaret-gardiner) Mary-Margaret and Sarah are back with a new vlog series! Coaches, teachers, and CLASS observers can all benefit from their discussions about often ... [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/swim-coach.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/a-tale-of-two-coaches?hsLang=en-us) ## [A Tale of Two Coaches](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/a-tale-of-two-coaches?hsLang=en-us) By [Jennifer Park](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/jennifer-park) The US Women’s Soccer Team coverage brought me back to my own experiences as an athlete in my youth. As I mentioned in my previous blog, it made me ... - [Prev](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/coach-tips/page/9) - [8](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/coach-tips/page/8) - [9](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/coach-tips/page/9) - [10](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/coach-tips/page/10) - [11](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/coach-tips/page/11) - [12](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/coach-tips/page/12) - [Next](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/coach-tips/page/11) ## Subscribe to the Teachstone Blog [![Teachstone Logo](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TS_Color_Regist-3-1.png?width=150&height=67&name=TS_Color_Regist-3-1.png "Teachstone Logo")](https://www.teachstone.com/) - - - [About](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/) - [About Teachstone®](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/) - [Our Partners](https://teachstone.com/our-partners/) - [Careers](https://teachstone.com/careers/) - [Resources](https://teachstone.com/resources/) - [Support](https://teachstone.com/support) - [Contact Sales](https://info.teachstone.com/contact-a-teachstone-representative?hsLang=en-us) - [InterAct CLASS Summit](https://teachstone.com/interact-class-summit/) - [CLASS en español](https://teachstone.com/collecion-de-productos-en-esp/) - [CLASS en Français](https://teachstone.com/class-en-francais/) - [Privacy Policy](https://teachstone.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms of Use](https://teachstone.com/terms-conditions/) - [Web Accessibility](https://teachstone.com/web-accessibility/) - [Permissions](https://teachstone.com/permissions/) © 2026 Teachstone, Inc