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Asking their opinions, validating their emotions

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Greeting them everyday when they walk into the classroom and asking them how they would like to be greeted.

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I am always sure to ask everyone how their day was or weekend was. I make sure to engage them in a conversation where I am actually listening engaging with the students.

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Saying good morning to each student when they walk in the classroom. Telling students who were absent that we missed them! Remembering things they tell me and asking about things they shared they were excited about.

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Ask them questions about themselves, how they are feeling, their interests etc

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Including each and every students background by talking about historical figures from different backgrounds.

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Eating with them at least one day per month during lunch. I feel like this makes them know that they’re valued/seen, that I care about them and want to spend time with them. However, every morning before coming into class, I always ask them how they’re feeling that day but also making them feel like they’re loved.

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I make sure to relate to them in ways including interests. For instance, favorite movies, colors, activities, etc. Giving good morning hugs, high fives, etc.

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I try to ask each student how they’re feeling that day, what they did over the weekend, and about themselves throughout the day.

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Many emotions and experiences younger children have are brushed off by adults because they are seen as “simple” or “childish”, but to them what they’re feeling is big and I treat them like they are. Even if to other it’s just something minimal to them it’s everything.

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Doing activities with them like SEL and having them feel comfortable to talking to you

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I will ask them how there weekends were. Also in the morning meetings we get to ask the students about how they are feeling emotionally. I validate their feelings when I know they are feeling frustrated I try and help them or ask them what is wrong.

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I always acknowledge what they are saying and respond appropriately. I want my students know that I hear them and care about what they have to say.

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I go up to them throughout the day to ask them how they’re doing. I have those one on one talks with them so that they know that they can count on me.

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What I like to do is when they come up to me and talk to me I like to thank them. What I do is thank them for sharing with me because I am glad they felt comfortable coming to me in the first place. I also talk about things that have happened to me that can maybe help them as well.

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I always pause to listen to students who are excited to share something with me and they also know they can talk to me about something that’s weighing on them.

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I make sure that I am always there to answer their questions . I also try to Validate anything they have to say because I don’t want them to ever feel less than when answering a question. I hope that I show that I care for them by always showing up for them and interacting with them in meaningful ways.

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Being available to them when they need someone to talk to and making them feel safe in their classroom

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I try to always relate and be open up to my students and try to make the class feel more like a community then just work. I always check in with how my students are feeling and share how I feel too

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By giving each and every student your time whether by pulling them aside or just getting down to their level when discussing their problems.

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I come into the class everyday with a smile on my face and I answer all of their questions. I never try to diminish what they are saying, I’ll give them a few moments to tell me something and then let them know we have to get back to class work. The students know I will always listen to them without shutting them down.

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I always make sure to ask them how they’re doing each day. Make sure that if anyone needs extra help, then I will pull a small group to break down the material for them to show that I care and will make time for them. I always take the time to try and hear everyone’s answer when they raise their hand.

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I make myself accessible by taking interest in them. I like to compliment them. Either something they say or do or sometimes what they are wearing.

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Having students reflect on their actions and overall attitudes from the point of self-efficacy. Correction, lessons, and so on are created for the betterment of the students not for the teacher