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Share small things about myself with my students to see that I am not so different than they are.

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Smiling, being polite, showing genuine interest and respect

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Ask about music they like, play it the next day as students walk in.

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Ask about music they like, play it the next day as students walk in.

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Getting to know students is important.  Saying Hi and asking how their day is going goes a long way. 

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Getting to know students is important.  Saying Hi and asking how their day is going goes a long way. 

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Somethings that I like to do are make dad jokes to the class, ask each student at some point during each class how they’re doing, and to ask students “What’s the password” when they return to class from the bathroom.

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At the beginning of the semester, I have students complete a survey with questions about their hobbies, interests, favorite things, etc. I take time to read all of them and find common ground. It gives me opportunities to engage with students on a more personal level instead of constantly focusing on academics.

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At the beginning of the semester, I have students complete a survey with questions about their hobbies, interests, favorite things, etc. I take time to read all of them and find common ground. It gives me opportunities to engage with students on a more personal level instead of constantly focusing on academics.

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I like to talk with them about something they have interest in or something they are involved in. It’s a way of checking in and giving them an opportunity to talk. I try to take something they mention and revisit it to show them I was listening or that I’m interested in what they are sharing.

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Currently working with a student who has constant discipline issues. Showering that student with continuously positive encouragement and feedback and fresh starts everyday so that this student has at least one positive area in their life.

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Students create a slide that they share with me to introduce themselves and share what THEY want me to know about them. Its a good way for the students to share if they don't like presenting or prefer to sit in front or back etc.

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Every Friday I take the first fifteen minutes to do a community circle. Everyone has to participate and they look forward to it every week. If we don’t have school on a Friday, they beg to do it on Thursdays. It has been a great way to build relationships.

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I try to have one to one conversations with my students and let them know I am available if they need to talk.

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Ask students questions. They feel safer sharing things on survey, and you learn more about them. Ask things in class that can be improved on.

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Ask them questions directly about them. Circle back or follow up with them. Refer back to it.

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I love to have family Fridays it provides a time to do an activity that’s fun and not necessary content based. Sharing out about our week

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Follow up on what they say in their back to school survey so they know you actually read it and care. Ask a question: “Where was that summer camp you went to?” “What was your favorite thing about Myrtle Beach?”

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Mondays I love to ask what the kids got up to this past weekend, and then they will ask me what I did. I think it helps both the students and myself humanize each other more and realize that there is more to each of us than what we see inside these concrete walls.

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Ask about sports or other club activities 

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Ask about sports or other club activities 

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Saying hello and asking a non school related question of making a comment to my students individually each day

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Ask questions not related to school- What did you do this weekend? Have you got your HOCO dress yet? What video games are you playing these days?

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Shake hands look at me say good morning

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Be nice to all of your students and spread kindness. Build rapport and relationships.

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on Monday, during the warm up, I walk around and ask every student what they did over the weekend

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Being my authentic self

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I show the students I make mistakes and I am ok with it. This activity teaches the students how to be humble and drop their defenses.

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Ask kids about their extra currcular activities and try to make it to their evente

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I don't always follow discipline procedures, sometimes kids need a mulligan and if I can do that for them and change their mindset, I've done more than a write up.  

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I don't always follow discipline procedures, sometimes kids need a mulligan and if I can do that for them and change their mindset, I've done more than a write up.  

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Saying hello and engaging in meaningful conversation with them 

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Saying hello and engaging in meaningful conversation with them 

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Ask them a question about something going on in their life, and make it a point to circle back and follow up later..."how is that going?",etc.

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I ask them about what life is like outside school. What are their likes,hobbies etc. michelle

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Try to show more glows than grows!

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I try to check in on their extra curriculars, offer encouragement for the games, or come check out events that their clubs are hosting.

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Be kind to all students

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SEL warm-up questions

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Listening to their stories about their lives (either general or deeper)

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Listening to their stories about their lives (either general or deeper)

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I may smile and say hello or I'll tell them that their shoe is not tied when they Crocs on!!! Then from there we may have open conversations to build our student / teacher relationship.

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I try every class to check-in and see how each one of my students is doing. Whether it's related to classwork or just asking how they are doing, I want every student know that I see them in class.

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Greet them and ask how they are. I ask about interests. Try to go to games.

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Bonding with your students helps building relationship of trust 

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Bonding with your students helps building relationship of trust 

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I usually ask them about extra curricular activities, encourage them to join something at school, follow up after previous conversations to show I care, talk about how other classes and career classes are going, how can I help, offer time management strategies.

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Make a personal connection!

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Ask questions, get to know their interest

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Ask questions, get to know their interest

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I give students nicknames or allow them to bring up their own nickname as long as it's appropriate

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Create a 1-on-1 moment with every student at least 1 during the class!

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Create a 1-on-1 moment with every student at least 1 during the class!

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Whether it’s a greeting, a handshake, or a life check in it’s nice to make each student feel seen.

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Plant the seed by being an example. Inspire, motivate and inspire. Teach life lessons. Eventually, yours words will take root in those that you impact.

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Ask individual students questions about themselves during downtime.

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Ask individual students questions about themselves during downtime.

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I greet them at the door, ask them about their weekends and sports, attend their games, ask them about the career programs they are interested in.

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Making students laugh and smile.

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Talk to them about their interests and activities.

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Get to know their background & interests

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If a parent is absent, at least be a present teacher.

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I always ask about how they're doing in their other classes.  They seem like to talking about that and it helps to build rapport

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I always ask about how they're doing in their other classes.  They seem like to talking about that and it helps to build rapport

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Be positive with your words when speaking to students. Always explain why you are taking certain actions - as ways to help them. 

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Be positive with your words when speaking to students. Always explain why you are taking certain actions - as ways to help them. 

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Always greeting kids in the hallways, whether you know them or not.

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Hitting a beach ball around the room together at the end of class.

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Greet them with a smile right off the bus

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Greet them with a smile right off the bus

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I always greet each of my students as they enter my class.

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Smile! You never know who needs it!

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SEL warm ups that allow students to share their thoughts and interests 

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SEL warm ups that allow students to share their thoughts and interests 

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As students are working, try to check in with each student. It’s important for everyone to feel seen.

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Talking with students in casual 1-1 conversations goes a long way to building relationships

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Encourage all students and meet them where they are!

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Be productive

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Saying good morning and offering a compliment.

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Saying good morning and offering a compliment.

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Decorate the classroom to highlight heritages.

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Be consistent

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What the "DUCK" Friday's...celebrate student achievement or good citizenship

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What the "DUCK" Friday's...celebrate student achievement or good citizenship

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As students are working, I will go to each student and ask them how they are (mathematically & mentally).

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As students are working, I will go to each student and ask them how they are (mathematically & mentally).

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Creating clear expectations, teenagers seek a caring structure

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Be Transparent and Kind

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Be kind

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How is your co-op job going?

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Great them at the door. Smile.

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Ask how their weekend was,  or what they did over the weekend. 

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Ask how their weekend was,  or what they did over the weekend. 

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I always ask the seniors about their co op job, how it’s going, etc!

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Take notice of students and how they may change or need more support at times.

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Ask questions

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Ask how they are doing or ask about their interests, then keep up with those interests

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Have a daily routine so students know what to expect 

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Have a daily routine so students know what to expect 

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Build positive connections with the students and staff in the building

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Ask if they picked their Quince dress yet

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Ask if they picked their Quince dress yet

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I ask senior to explain what they are doing on their coop jobs.

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Connect the content to something relatable

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All about me slide where students share their interests using pictures and single words

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Take an interest in their lives outside of school- sports, clubs, etc and ask them about their achievements in those

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Let them know you care and you are here for them

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Building strong relationships with your students

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Smile and say good morning/afternoon

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Ask them how they are doing, how their game went, how was their weekend, etc.