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Sharing small items or stories about common interests

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I greet them at the door but also talk to them when they are walking by to other classes. Just saying hey and their name.

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At the start of class I ask for a thumbs up, middle or down based off how their day is going. I can then have conversations with them based off where they are that day.

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We have a daily would you rather question and talk about their weekend. Fun day Fridays

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Question of the day where everyone gets to share. Let them get me off topic on whatever they want. Make fun of each other

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We play games about once a week so that the kids can see our fun “playful” side.

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I ask them about their weekends and give space for everyone to share. I ask follow up questions like if they ate dinner for a birthday celebration, what restaurant?

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We do a weekly question/share that is not content related. It's about their likes, preferences, struggles, etc. This gives me an opportunity to hear about their life.

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I send positive emails home each week, two for every class and I spend time checking in when they seem off/upset.

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We have reserved time for games and getting that more intimate time to bond and also feel more relaxed to share about themselves.

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Telling students that are often absent that I know my day is better because I get to see them.

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Recognize birthdays

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Understand their language and what’s important to them to relate. I also roast them playfully. They like it.

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I like to ask about their day. I make sure to greet them in the morning and ask about how their week is going. What they did over the weekend.

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Hold students accountable and engage them with genuine learning opportunities

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I greet them at the door most days to say hello and show them a friendly face.