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1. Playing into their interests, small-talk and hobbies if you know them.

2. Doing projects that will let students get to know each other and clueing you in on what the students' interests are

3. Making rounds to all the tables and making small talk.

4. Using surveys!

5. Greeting students at the door

6. Doing games with their interests

7. Starting days with questions (Would you rather?)

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1. Build it into the day with morning meeting or other things!

2. Teach them how to work together and get to know their friends, especially in the younger grades.

3. Share your interests and learn theirs to talk about them. And then integrate their interests into content.

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Pop into recess or lunch and play games with the kids

Having your classroom open for students to pop in and say hi

Greet students at the door by name

One on one conferences

Sitting with students at lunch

Classroom games

Daily attendance question (if you could be a fish what fish would you be?)

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Introducing yourself to students to help them get more familiar with you, help them see you not just as a teacher but as a person.

Making sure to interact with students during passing periods, lunch, after school events, etc. when possible so they don't only associate you with your classroom and teaching.

Have a consistent structure in your classroom so they can feel safe and know what to expect in the classroom every day, allowing them to open up more and get to know you and their peers.

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Welcoming students at the door

Observing how other teachers connect with students to find what best fits for you

End of class reflections

Get to know you activities at the beginning of the year

Finding opportunities to meet students outside of class time (breaks, soccer games, recitals, events)

Student created classroom norms and expectations

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1. Play sports with the kids during lunch and recess on the same day every week so they know to expect you.

2. Picking an animal which has the same first letter as the first letter of your name. When forgetting a name you first ask for the animal they have as a hint. When animals are mentioned in class you are allowed to mimic the sound of the animal. Breaking the ice in the classroom and giving everyone an opportunity to remember names and be silly.

3. While doing roll call take 2 minutes each time to chat with that student. Over time talking to each student and letting them share about themselves to the class.

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1. Prioritizing relationships (playing "Who is it?", classroom check-ins, meetings)

2. Plan for the "unplanned" (meeting them where they're at)

3. Building community in and out of the classroom (going to sporting games, dances, school events, etc.)

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Building Community and Fostering Relationships in the Classroom

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Building Community and Fostering Relationships in the Classroom

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Having an introduction slide for yourself and then having a student survey that allows students to give their input and introduce themselves as well.

Ask open-ended questions to students and identify areas where you connect. Show genuine interest in their lives.

Create classroom norms and rules together.

Learn their names and treat all students with respect and kindness.

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Building Community in my Classroom:

I will look for opportunities to include families in cultural celebrations, projects, or guest speaker events that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our classroom.

I will strive to create a relationship with my students by greeting each student at the door with a smile and their name, including their identities in my teaching, checking in when a student seems upset or recognising their efforts out loud.

Co creating classroom norms will reinforce students' sense of belonging.