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1. Identify a student as the “Cool Kid” for the week

2. Create a poster with the cool kid’s name or picture and allow classmates to write compliments about the “cool kid” on sticky notes

3. At the end of the week, read the notes aloud and celebrate the "cool kid"

4. Have the “cool kid” share in a debrief led by the teacher how it felt to be honored

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1. Have students reflect on their goals and aspirations.

2. Write reflections down on paper and post on the reflections board.

3. Allow students to read reflections of other students to get inspired as see their commonalities.

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1. Introduce mailbox to students with a personal story

2. Instruct students to write on index cards and place in the mailbox as they wish

a. ”I wish my teacher knew…”

b. “Fill my bucket” message

c. Make a special card

3. Teacher responds to the "mail"

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Hold a daily meeting that includes the following:

1. Greeting and announcement

2. Practice/discuss 2 expectations

3. Play cooperative game

4. Share (1 teacher, 2 students)

5. Questions

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1. Have students reflect on things that makes them happy

2. Direct students to find/draw a picture to illustrate #1

3. Post the pictures on the “Feeling Good Board”

4. Share & incorporate into lessons, examples, rewards, etc.

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1. Share with students the purpose of this activity is to find out things they have in common.

2. Ask a student to stand, speak their name, and announce a true statement about themselves. (play soccer, like drawing, make YouTube videos, etc.)

3. A different student who shares the same truth stands and  links an arm with that student. (This continues until all students are linked together.)

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This strategy helps to develop connectedness with fellow students and the teacher

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This is great for connection.  Those students that otherwise might not be in the "in" group get highlighted when it is there turn.  The other students are then allowed to see the connection they have with that student that otherwise might have been missed.

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This is great for connection.  Those students that otherwise might not be in the "in" group get highlighted when it is there turn.  The other students are then allowed to see the connection they have with that student that otherwise might have been missed.

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vulnerability

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Fantastic way to have students connect with the teacher and other students.

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Fantastic way to have students connect with the teacher and other students.

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This allows students to realize what they have in common with others.

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focusing on strengths and talents of the students

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Students are sharing their personal likes and what gives them joy.

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Allows the students to have a physical connection to someone they have something in common.

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Allows the students to have a physical connection to someone they have something in common.

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This kicks the day off with connecting to other students in the classroom.

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This helps students develop a connection with another student who they might not have connected with yet on the playground and in class.

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This gives a platform to students to share insight into themselves and their lives.

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Gives students who might not always like to share verbally a chance to still participate and still make those connections. 

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Gives students who might not always like to share verbally a chance to still participate and still make those connections. 

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Helps to set the students' mindset and set the foundation for the day.

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Allows students to share(vulnerability) and request(compassion)from the educator.

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What a wonderful way to create community in the classroom and self esteem.

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What a wonderful way to create community in the classroom and self esteem.

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This strategy reminds me of Kindness notes that students in many of our classes write and deliver to each other prior to winter break or during Kindness week. It is an opportunity for students to praise their peers for their talents and contributions to their classroom communities. The kids definitely feel good upon reading the notes that they receive!

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This strategy will help to fill different students' buckets daily. Especially for the students who are not as outgoing as others.

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Routines to start the day are important to have an accomplishment done already.

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Routines to start the day are important to have an accomplishment done already.

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Compliments one student in the classroom(connection). It also allows everyone in the classroom to be "cool"(compassion).

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"I wish my teacher knew" is a great way to get to know the students without breaking confidentiality or privacy.

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"I wish my teacher knew" is a great way to get to know the students without breaking confidentiality or privacy.

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This helps to set the tone for the day and gauge how they are feeling. 

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This helps to set the tone for the day and gauge how they are feeling. 

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Allows the introvert student to express themselves without feeling vulnerable and afraid to speak out

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Allows the introvert student to express themselves without feeling vulnerable and afraid to speak out

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Shows how we are all similar in some way, shape or form.

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Connection to something they like to do to express themselves.  

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Connection to something they like to do to express themselves.  

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Helps students feel important, cared for, involved, and sets up a routine

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Helps students feel important, cared for, involved, and sets up a routine

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Shows students about perspective and there is something good in every day.

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All students have an opportunity to share without speaking.

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All students have an opportunity to share without speaking.

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Vulnerability-they have to look into themselves.

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Vulnerability-they have to look into themselves.

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Encourages kindness and promotes social interaction 

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Encourages kindness and promotes social interaction 

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"I wished my teacher knew..." is a great way for kids to open up and share without anyone else knowing what is happening in their world. Compassion indeed.

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"I wished my teacher knew..." is a great way for kids to open up and share without anyone else knowing what is happening in their world. Compassion indeed.

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allows for students to see how they are similar to their fellow peers

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connection before curriculum...kids won't learn if they don't feel loved.

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Good for upper grades - allows students to share things they would be embarrassed to discuss verbally with their teacher

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Good for upper grades - allows students to share things they would be embarrassed to discuss verbally with their teacher

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I have my kids introduce each other after they do a small interview about a classmate. It connects them to others in the class.

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I have my kids introduce each other after they do a small interview about a classmate. It connects them to others in the class.

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Connection. Allows students to share and connect with each other and their teacher. 

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Connection. Allows students to share and connect with each other and their teacher. 

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Helps students come together as a unit each morning.

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Helps students forget about what happened at home and focus at school. This starts the day off right.

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Vulnerability. Allows the students to self reflect and be honest with themselves and others. 

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Vulnerability. Allows the students to self reflect and be honest with themselves and others. 

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Teachers can learn so much about their students during this activity

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Teachers can learn so much about their students during this activity

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Reflection and awareness on how they feel.

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Connection and Compassion. Allows students to connect with their peers while being compassionate and kind. 

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Connection and Compassion. Allows students to connect with their peers while being compassionate and kind. 

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students like to come back and look at the board

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Students feel part of the group. They have a voice.

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I do it daily and different students have different roles in the meeting. Roles change every two weeks.

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Vulnerability. Allows students to share what they need most. 

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Vulnerability. Allows students to share what they need most. 

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This helps the teacher uncover "cultural capital" and other funds of knowledge, areas of interest or expertise, that can be built upon during lesson planning

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This builds safety in the classroom and kids will make connections with others.

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Connection. Allows students to interact and share with their peers. 

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Connection. Allows students to interact and share with their peers. 

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I have used a mailbox strategy and this allows connection with teachers/and or students. Often students need another way to express themselves than the traditional way.

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I have used a mailbox strategy and this allows connection with teachers/and or students. Often students need another way to express themselves than the traditional way.

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This is a great place for student voice!

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All Three. Allows students to connect in a vulnerable and honest way that is safe and compassionate of their feelings. 

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All Three. Allows students to connect in a vulnerable and honest way that is safe and compassionate of their feelings. 