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Listening to them
Genuinely listening and being curious
Focusing on the introverted students and figuring out how to connect with them
Sharing personal information
Knowing their interests
Feeding them

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Give them time to share about what's going on in their lives.

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Smiles, hugs, showing kindness to others.

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Smiles, hugs, showing kindness to others.

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Asking students themselves, how would you want to be shown kindness.

Being intentional about all students being heard.

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It's the foundation for EVERYTHING. With staff and students alike! Just being available and accessible. Making a positive impact.

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I try to know what some of their favorite things are and have them on hand; usually it's snacks, but also other fun things they like to play with.

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Ask them how they are doing or about their day and listen.

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Ask them how they are doing or about their day and listen.

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When they know they can joke with you

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High-fiving students, or other special greeting.

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We all make mistakes and we as the adults need to model how to apologize when we mess up.

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Taking time to learn about who your students really are.

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A shout-out or encouragement box - students write notes for other students

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Treating students the way you would treat your own children. Being playful when the time is right.

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Continual words of affirmation. Using words like leaders when you refer to them so that they sense that encouragement. Addressing them as they come in to class on a personal level. Use a sense of humor to make things more personable. Celebrate the successes and moments of growth.

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I use the transition time between classes when I'm waiting for other teachers to dismiss to have an actual conversation and listen to them say what they want to say. We get so tied up in our day to day that we sometimes forget that children are humans and this brings the humanity back to school. 

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I use the transition time between classes when I'm waiting for other teachers to dismiss to have an actual conversation and listen to them say what they want to say. We get so tied up in our day to day that we sometimes forget that children are humans and this brings the humanity back to school. 

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Initiated by the students.

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Meeting students at their level, seeing them eye to eye. Doing multiple acts of kindness have a larger impact than bigger acts of kindness. (Ex: leaving little messages of kindness on assignments for them to see)

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Tone of voice!!

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Take time to listen - students have real things going on, and they need to feel seen and heard.

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Acknowledging the goals students have struggled with and accomplished, and doing it in a way that they respond well to.

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Used at the top of class and at the end. Breathing exercises and a bit of yoga movement.

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Shy, quiet student - highlight his accomplishments during an activity.  Few days later he opened up on a day he was feeling down.  Just showing them youre on their side.

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Treat kids equally--they can tell when you have favorites

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Treat kids equally--they can tell when you have favorites

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Communication is key both ways. They want to hear from me and I want to hear from them. I want to know how they are feeling etc. Good morning etc...

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Communication is key both ways. They want to hear from me and I want to hear from them. I want to know how they are feeling etc. Good morning etc...

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Indicators that students have received kindness.

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Indicators that students have received kindness.

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Creating messages of care and enthusiasm around the opportunity of given a choice.

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Show them respect no matter their ability, background

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Show them respect no matter their ability, background

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Subtle ways in which students know teachers are noticing them and are proud of them.

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Telling students privately, not in front of everyone

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Slow down and tell them why you enjoy their company and what you enjoy about them that makes them unique.

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Sharing with students what strengths you see in them.

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When students show a certain respect or that they want to be around

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When students are excited to share things with you and tell you they love you.

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When students are excited to share things with you and tell you they love you.

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6th grader said it was rigged because she got a 4 on compassion and she know she's mean! lol

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INCREASED MOOD AND/OR MOTIVATION THAT IS CLEARLY VISIBLE

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INCREASED MOOD AND/OR MOTIVATION THAT IS CLEARLY VISIBLE

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When conflict arises, you can hear key phrases and strategies you taught in class being used to fix the problem.

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When conflict arises, you can hear key phrases and strategies you taught in class being used to fix the problem.

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Taking time to listen to each student

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Tell students thank you when they make your job easier or do an act of kindness.

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You get what you give.  Build the relationship, and oftentimes they reciprocate. 

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You get what you give.  Build the relationship, and oftentimes they reciprocate. 

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Telling students you love and care for them.

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Genuine.  Fake it till you make it doesn't work for students who read through the foolishness.  Genuinely care about their wellbeing.

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Genuine.  Fake it till you make it doesn't work for students who read through the foolishness.  Genuinely care about their wellbeing.