Getting the kids to school in the morning is an ordeal in itself, so spare a thought for the teachers who spend all day with them.

 

It's hard to inspire kids to work hard and learn first thing in the morning when they're sleepy, grumpy, and sometimes down right belligerent.

 

But Barry White Jr., a fifth grade teacher in North Carolina has a special trick up his sleeve...

 

 

 

Once his kids are all in line and ready to enter the classroom, he greets each one with a special handshake.

 

The kids have perfected their fist bumps, twirls and salutes and you can see them smiling in excitement as they approach the classroom door.

 

Barry told ABC News that each handshake is unique and inspired by the student's personality.

 

 

“They know when they get to the front door we do our ‘good mornings,’ and then it’s time to go."

 

"I’m always pumped up and then we start doing the moves and that pumps them up for a high-energy class.”

 

 

School principal Meaghan Loftus said Barry's handshakes help him build relationships.“ When I walk into my teachers’ rooms, I see the impact of those strong and trusting relationships." 

 

 

"When kids know their teacher cares, they are attentive, engaged and driven to be successful.”

 

 

Hmm...The only thing that got us in a line for school was the chance to ring the bell!

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