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I share what games I play and discuss new video games with them

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I share what games I play and discuss new video games with them

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I share about my cat.

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visit with student during recess and see what the did over the weekend.

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Talk to the kids as they come in. Have a morning meeting.

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I do painted handprints of each child with their photo.

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Actually look at your students.  Are they having a bad day.  Connect with them so they know you care.

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Actually look at your students.  Are they having a bad day.  Connect with them so they know you care.

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Standing at the door at the start of every class and greeting students. 

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Standing at the door at the start of every class and greeting students. 

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Community Circles are a school wide tool we use to make connections regularly in class.

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Laugh at myself when I make mistskes

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Talk about what we did over the weekend! Share with a partner! You

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Talk to students about sports

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I have a cat cam set up so the kids can see my little old ladies (cats) throughout the day! I also show a squirrel I’ve befriended! Haha!

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Laughing!

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I do would you rather with the students at the end of the day sometimes. then I give them a chance to tell us why they picked what they picked.

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I do would you rather with the students at the end of the day sometimes. then I give them a chance to tell us why they picked what they picked.

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Similar to the Silly Putty, I use Play-doh and have the students create something significant to them or their personality. It's a lot of fun (I teach middle school), so it taps into that inner child that they are longing to hold onto and everyone - including myself - gets to know something about them.

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I create a presentation about myself for the first day of school with pictures of me, my family, things I like to eat, things I like to do, and past student projects

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Students create name tents with pictures of things that interest them. Then, they share out in large group.

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Students create name tents with pictures of things that interest them. Then, they share out in large group.

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My classroom is decorated with what I like. I also have index cards that I pass out where they answer questions that I share my answers with them. I talk to them about what their answers are.

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Student of the day - I share information about one mystery student each day ( I collect from them on day 1). Students guess who it is and I relate how what was shared allowed me to learn something, a life experience I share , etc.

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My kids all love animals, so I keep them updated on my pets and ask them about theirs, I have a pillow with my cat’s image that I keep by my desk, and they often ask if they can hold it.

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Put up signed band posters

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Weekend Share
Sports Report
Week Success

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I did this at the end of the year but a kahoot on “about me” and the student who wins would get candy and this usually starts conversations

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Sharing common interests, things you like, books you’ve read, etc

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I do not have my own classroom. I am an ESL supplement English teacher. I like to ask students when they first come into class what they want to share about their life and we take turns choosing what to draw so everyone has an opportunity to share their interests

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I do an early bird reader club before school to find out what kids like to read and I share what I like to read as well