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Thank goodness for lengthening days of sunshine!

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School is not the center of their universe.

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School is not the center of their universe.

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This is something I will have to ponder. I know that there are always things going on in everyone's life, but maybe school is even less central than it was in the past.

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Students want teachers/adults that are genuine with them and willing to take the time to develop a relationship.

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Knowing where you've been helps to appreciate where you are now.  Teaching the history of our school could facilitate a stronger sense of community.

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With so much challenging news, remember that kids want to hear positive things, too.

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How connected are you with our students and the staff? When do you make yourselves open an vulnerable with us? Do you reflect on your connections to students and staff? This is vital in creating a culture of connections and will raise morale.

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Be vulnerable and authentic so students can see you as a whole individual just they would want you to see them as a whole individual. 

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Be vulnerable and authentic so students can see you as a whole individual just they would want you to see them as a whole individual. 

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It is human nature to connect more with some people than with others- you do not befriend or marry everyone you meet. We have to make ourselves approachable but cannot beat ourselves up if we do not reach the same level of connection to each an every kid we know. Try, then be KIND to yourself.

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Take time to let students know what is going well in class and in school

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When asking them how they are, I will stay engaged and then follow up. Listening to learn more about them with genuine care and concern.

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Students are de

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Let students know that I have struggles as well so they can relate and for it to be fair when expecting that they open about their struggles.

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I am going to try to reach out to students who don't normally talk with me, especially about non academic topics.

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Bring back homerooms where students can check in with teachers/adults

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Bring back homerooms where students can check in with teachers/adults

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Model vulnerability in order to make those connections.  Celebrate the joy!

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Model vulnerability in order to make those connections.  Celebrate the joy!

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Create an atmosphere where students feel they heard and one in which they feel comfortable speaking up and reaching out.

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I will actually share some things going on in my life with my students.  It is only fair if I expect the students to open up about theirs.

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Reach out to a different student every week or so and try to make some type of connection!

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Reach out to a different student every week or so and try to make some type of connection!

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Share a bit more about my own life and what I am going through to try to help students relate to me / me to relate to them

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Keep making an effort to try to talk to students who are not easy to converse with

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When students talk or ask questions, respond genuinely.

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Really be present when our kids are telling us something and thank them for their response

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Really be present when our kids are telling us something and thank them for their response

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We are ALL human & the human connection can make or break our relationships with each other as educators and students.

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I think I can improve following up with students after check ins.

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Sharing something about yourself makes it authentic. Students enjoy that and want that to connect.

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Be more aware of what I am doing while listening to students - be more present with students as they share

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Students need and want more check-ins. It is okay if they take up a few more minutes of class.

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Prioritize circles and figure out how to build student trust to engage in them more as the semester goes on.

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if you care about your students, it shows. No educational philosophy can change that. I bonded with some teachers and coaches and I did not bond with others.

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Figure out fair workload parameters

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While listening to students or other team members, be intentional and focused while they are sharing (it is easy to get caught up in thinking of your response, who you might talk to next, setting up for the class, etc.)

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I'm going to work on additional SEL strategies to reach students that don't always share out through the means I'm currently using.

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share ourselves with our students

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Be Authentic. Be Mindful. Give Time.

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How can we give teachers a platform to feel more comfortable being vulnerable? Vulnerable with students, other teachers, and admin.

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take time to respond to each student during the circle

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Need to celebrate more with students.  The Celebration Czar needs to rise again!!

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Don't just ask the question and forget about it--ask and respond!