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Draw pictures of lots of their "favorite" things and learn about and share our personal interests.  Giving them a microphone to share their ideas/thoughts-makes them feel special.

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Draw pictures of lots of their "favorite" things and learn about and share our personal interests.  Giving them a microphone to share their ideas/thoughts-makes them feel special.

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Have an actual conversation with them where they get to lead the conversation and talk the most. - Be a Listener!!!

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Have an actual conversation with them where they get to lead the conversation and talk the most. - Be a Listener!!!

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We sometimes pass a beach ball around the circle and share easy things, such as favorite sandwich or favorite ice cream flavor. I like to have students find their voice and share things that have no right/wrong answer. We learn about each other, and they get comfortable

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Talk about my family then have them share their family stories.  Scott, Sydney and my dad come to school.  So the children learn that I actually don't live here. I give a choice of 3 H's.

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Dail

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Daily rally time
Individual conference time
Tell me something good time

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I meet the students at the door most of the time and each classroom at the first rotation for Science/SS/Writing, we write about a personal narrative.

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I meet the students at the door most of the time and each classroom at the first rotation for Science/SS/Writing, we write about a personal narrative.

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Making sure I give each kiddo a positive comment

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Making sure I give each kiddo a positive comment

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I do white board messages to learn about each child.

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Making technology fun and engaging!

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Ask them their opinion about topics or subjects

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Ask them their opinion about topics or subjects

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Ask questions and visit with them individually as they come into the classroom each morning. Listen. Take time to understand.

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Ask questions and visit with them individually as they come into the classroom each morning. Listen. Take time to understand.

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I give them the time to share something with me about themselves. Allow them to share a special memory, story, or something they love to do.

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I make an effort to talk to each student when they walk in the room. I like to know how their night was. If the students wants to talk to me about their night or day I try to drop what I am doing at the moment and let them share. I also give the students a chance to share as a whole group setting as well and make sure that all of their peers are listening to them.

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I try to build rapport with individual interactions with the students. It can be a high-five, asking them about the ball game they played, trying to make them laugh. 

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I try to build rapport with individual interactions with the students. It can be a high-five, asking them about the ball game they played, trying to make them laugh. 

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I enjoy finding 1-2 chunks of time per week that I just chat with a kiddo. I try to make sure I hit all students every other week. I also don't hesitate to give out hugs.

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I enjoy finding 1-2 chunks of time per week that I just chat with a kiddo. I try to make sure I hit all students every other week. I also don't hesitate to give out hugs.

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On the first day of school, I too, use play-doh.  It's a great way to "break the ice."  I always try to greet students at the door and always call them by name.  I try to notice something "special" about as many students as possible.  I joke around with kids and get them to laugh.  I also try to get to know their interests and learn about their home lives.  Build connections where ever I can!

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Small conversations about what interests them. I had parents fill out a sheet at the beginning of the year that told me lots of personal kinds of things about the students. I use this to help me have a big picture about each child, as well as details about them. SMILES and hugs or pats on the back.

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I start each group with a getting to know you activity and we share out of what they like in that subject and what is difficult for them in that subject.

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I start each group with a getting to know you activity and we share out of what they like in that subject and what is difficult for them in that subject.

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I make crafts with the students and listen to them with their stories and ask them questions about what they like to do.

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Asking students what they enjoy reading - mini book talks, asking students their reading interests

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Asking students what they enjoy reading - mini book talks, asking students their reading interests

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Melanie

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I do authentic listening with my students. If they know they've been heard they will feel valued and more able to learn.

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I like having mini meetings and discuss issues we are having as a class and how we can do better, team building classes, I like greeting them at the door and giving high fives or hugs. I also like to write little notes for them to send home and give to their parents how their day went.  - Alisha

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I like having mini meetings and discuss issues we are having as a class and how we can do better, team building classes, I like greeting them at the door and giving high fives or hugs. I also like to write little notes for them to send home and give to their parents how their day went.  - Alisha