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Getting to Know Your Students - 9 Common Classroom Personalities
Episode 1185th January 2026 • The Social Studies Teacher Podcast • Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Every classroom is full of unique personalities - and understanding how your students think, learn, and interact can make all the difference.

In this video, we’ll explore 9 common student personalities you’re likely to meet in your classroom and share practical tips for supporting each one. From the quiet observer to the natural leader, you’ll walk away with new insights and strategies to help every learner succeed.

What you'll learn:

Personality 1 - The Perfectionist

Personality 2 - The People Pleaser

Personality 3 - The Role Model

Personality 4 - The Creative

Personality 5 - The Thinker

Personality 6 - The Skeptic

Personality 7 - The Life of the Party

Personality 8 - The Go-Getter

Personality 9 - The Dreamer

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Enneagram Activities for Students

Resources Mentioned:

Blog Post: https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/9-types-of-students-you-should-know-about-and-how-to-support-them-all/

Enneagram Test - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Enneagram-Personality-Types-Classroom-Community-Building-Learning-Styles-Test-5777575

Enneagram Primary - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Enneagram-Personality-Type-for-1st-2nd-3rd-Grades-Community-Building-Activity-6771407

Enneagram Bundle - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Enneagram-Bundle-Student-Personality-Type-Community-Building-Activities-6170227

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