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I like to build a classroom community as soon as the kids come in. I have the kids leave their belongings by their desks and come

meet at the carpet as soon as everyone is in. We get into a circle and begin a round talk discussion. Hi my name is .... and my favorite food is.... and we go all around the room.

Each student needs to says the name of the student who went before them. Its fun and hard especially because they are only in first grade. Also, if they aren't sure of someones name they have to look at and ask that child. It gets them looking and talking with each other right from the start.

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I start each year in the library with an orientation and try to greet students by name

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Inspirational sayings on board.

For example, "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail." Coach Wooden

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Lori

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I would like to have my students

read this quick news brief every day.

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A new cease-fire takes hold in Gaza

Israel and the Palestinians reached a deal on a long-term cease-fire aimed at ending their seven-week conflict in Gaza. The truce was negotiated in Cairo and took effect Tuesday evening. It appeared to be holding early Wednesday. The agreement called for the opening of blocked Gaza border crossings. Despite that concession to Palestinian demands, Israel claimed a significant victory, saying its armed forces had destroyed tunnels Hamas militants had been using to launch attacks in Israel. []

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10 things you need to know today: August 27, 2014

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A new cease-fire takes hold in Gaza Israel and the Palestinians reached a deal on a long-term cease-fire aimed at ending their seven-week conflict in Gaza. The truce was negotiated in Cairo and took effect Tuesday evening. It appeared to be holding early Wednesday. The agreement called for the opening of blocked Gaza border crossings.

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Greet the kids at the door, get on their eye level (I'm tall and they're 5 haha)

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I would like to try using twitter.

Make connections with kids and share stories.

Let the children know that they are important as people!

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Try to make a connection on a personal level (refer to experiences and similar preferences). Letting them know you care!

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Twitter

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Form a connection that puts you on a similar plane. For example "I went to school here 27 years ago".

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Share experiences with them. Take a presence in the learning. Learn their names and refer to them by name. Take mental notes of what is important to them. Do a team-building activity at the beginning on the year. Focus on building transferable skills, and have them share their strengths, interests, and future plans.

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Learn their names and something in common.

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I try to find people throughout history who have done crazy things or come from weird backgrounds. Try to show them that history is not just names and dates

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sharing age appropriate parts of my life, being funny, smiling each morning...

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We don't have students in class in the Lib on the first day, but we plan to push out into halls and hopefully some classes just to introduce ourselves and make the students familiar with our faces. :) Our orientation will include a scavenger hunt, which the kids love!!

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How will you connect with your students in 2014/15?

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How will you connect with your students in 2014/15?

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Share your stories!!!