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Mini pecka

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Connect with activities out of the classroom- sports/ clubs/ school events

Work personal connections into classroom instruction, find time during the period to walk around and talk about something not related to class

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1. Giving high fives but with a twist. trying to work for their high fives.

2. make fun of my spanish when I am speaking to them.

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1. Student survey, class discussions, ice breaker activities, teacher getting to know you slides

2. Meet with them one-on-one to go over class expectations and procedures, ask them about their hobbies or things they like

3. Attending school activities (dances, field trips, etc), just have fun, and take breaks just to talk and share things that are happening in their lives

Ms. Morris

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1. I ask students questions about themselves and see what they feel comfortable sharing with me.

2. I ask them the same questions from the beginning of the year to see where they're from, how long they've been here, etc.

3. Continue to check in with all students on a daily basis and find ways to connect with them.

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1. I get to know new 7th graders by saying good morning, helping them open their lockers, and helping them find classrooms. 2. I say greet new students and introduce myself. 3. I think its about being approachable and trying to chat with students beyond the norm when possible.

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1. Talk about my family so they know teachers are human beings also. Ask them about their countries. fun Q/A's.

2. introduce them to the class. Shake their hands when they come in.pair them with another student.

3. Treat them with respect, discipline and enthusiasm, just like I want my own children to be treated.

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Introduce myself, icebreaker activities etc. As the year progresses I am able to to engage with each of my students as they enter the room, (small classes) ask them about their weekend, sports, friends or other areas of interest.

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1. Scavenger Hunt, Get to Know Me (Students), Mystery Graphing with This or That coloring

2. Ask where they moved from, continue to check in

3. Check-ins with everyone in the beginning of class, ROAR postcards

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1. Greet them at the door. Share a few pieces of information about me.

Ask students how their weekend was or what they have planned.

2. Ask where they came from or how they are adjusting to school

3. Continue to check in with students throughout the year and foster meaningful convo.

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1. Some of the strategies I use to build rapport at the beginning of the year are: getting to know you brochure, sharing details about myself, and greeting students individually as they come into my room.

2. I chat with students to find out where they are coming from and pair them with classmates to help catch them up

3. I can continue to foster positive relationships by letting students know they are important

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1. Some strategies I implement to build rapport in the beginning of the year is to give students the opportunity to introduce themselves and get to know them. Make sure they are notice not just by me but by all their peers.

2. For Mid-year students i also give them the same opportunity to introduce themselves and talk a little bit about them.

3. Making them feel valuable.

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Band warm ups and back a forth instantly create rapport. Jumping into concert repertoire and listening to our music in smart music creates enthusiasm.

2. lessons and continued teamwork learning new music continues our growth.

3. keep creating new goals.

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At the beginning of the year I make my students to fill out the survey about their favorite colors, food, sport team and other relevant information from their live and then I make an effort to talk to them about it

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1. I always do a short intake sheet where I ask the kids how to say their names, what they are interested in, etc. All of my first and second day activities are projects based on the kids like "This or That" drawings.

2. I have a talk with my current students in class about how we can help the new student acclimate to our class culture. Then, we implement those in class.

3. I think the ROAR postcards are helping us foster a positive relationships with students.

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1. A survey of their interests and cultural fun fact

2. I try to connect more intentionally during the class or a few mins just before lunch to ask them if they need anything and take that oppertunity to know them

3. intentionality

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1. Getting to know you type writing activities, ice breakers,

2. Meet with students individually

3. Frequent check-ins, create assignments where students can exhibit their strengths/interests, give opportunities for students to share their ideas/discuss

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1. Greet them in the hallway.

2. Ask them about the place they are from.

3. Initiate small talk throughout the year.

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1. Time during the first day to discuss the past summer, my background and goals for the year and let them express their goals

2. Help connect them to students in the class through collaborative work opportunities

3. As a 7th grade teacher I make sure to stay connected to my prior year students and just make sure they know I still care about their growth and success in class even if they are no longer my students.

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1. We all introduce ourselves and say a little something that identifies us.

2. I introduce myself and ask them a few questions about themselves to show I'm interested in them.

3. I show them that I'm always available to them.

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I do ice breaker activities and getting to know you games with my students.

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1. Get to know you ice breakers, surveys, making connections with siblings families of former/current students.

2. Check in often to see how they are adjusting.

3. Make connections outside of school via clubs, sports, etc.

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1. Introduce myself in with photos and have students guess what they represent. Have students make a name tent with their images/words/photos. Ask about weekends and for something fun the did

2. Ask where they are from and ask questions

3. Show support, go to events

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1. talk about summer break, pets, family members who have gone through DMS.

2. discuss where they're from

3. open communication. allow time for students to share personal stories (preferably related to the topic)

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1. When I see them throughout the school day I intentionally say hello to them and make eye contact.

2. We talk about things they enjoy outside of school and about their family.

3. I ask them about things that they have opened up to me about. I try to intentionally remember what they have shared.