Community Building by Missy Kelly https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w Backchannel: What do you use to build community in your classroom? en-us 2019-02-12 17:13:46 UTC 2026-03-04 23:09:00 UTC hello@padlet.com mlkelly11 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/330448073 2019-02-12 17:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/330448073 kepoling https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780175 I used to do a trauma informed practice of community meeting.  Three quick questions every day:  How are you feeling today?  What is your goal for today?  Who can you go to for emotional support?]]> 2019-02-15 15:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780175 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780344 "Keep the Quote"- students pick peers who embody the quote of the week]]> 2019-02-15 15:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780344 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780703 I use weather check-ins, Would you rather, schedule sharing, etc. ]]> 2019-02-15 15:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780703 bethany_iden https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780898 We set daily goals each morning and share them with the class.]]> 2019-02-15 15:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780898 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780921 Students encourage each other during presentations to speak more by asking questions.  We always end with "sandwiches" a positive comment, something constructive, and another positive comment.]]> 2019-02-15 15:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780921 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780925 would you rather, question of the day]]> 2019-02-15 15:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331780925 kepoling https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781016 I started using a web service called GiveThx.org.  It helps the students learn to value and appreciate each other.]]> 2019-02-15 15:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781016 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781117 Google Sheets, or Google Docs that is open to everyone. Pear Deck, I have only tired once, but that was fun. We also have our community meeting every morning, as a whole class. At the end of the day we play a numbers game, I start, I will pick a number and the students try to guess why I picked that number. The one who guesses correctly, then gets to pick their own number, they get to know each other a little more. ]]> 2019-02-15 15:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781117 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781137 Teambuilding activities EVERY time we move new seats - minimum of twice a quarter. (Whoonu, etc)]]> 2019-02-15 15:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781137 mjeubank https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781175 Daily class meetings where we share highlights and pits of our lives]]> 2019-02-15 15:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781175 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781329 Lots of teambuilding activities, cooperative groups training, morning meeting videos and discussion]]> 2019-02-15 15:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781329 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781347 Highs and lows of the week]]> 2019-02-15 15:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781347 anfrazzetta https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781496 We have morning community meeting. Students check-in with each other, set a goal, and find a peer support for the day. It gets our day started with safe and positive atmosphere. ]]> 2019-02-15 15:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781496 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781529 We have morning meetings. We have set guidelines, use a talking piece, and make agreements. All voices are heard and valued during this time. ]]> 2019-02-15 15:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781529 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781558 Discussions about weekends, breaks, readings, etc. Team building activities. ]]> 2019-02-15 15:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781558 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781604 Before leaving cooperative groups of several weeks, they write thank yous to each member for specific skills and abilities each brought to the group. ]]> 2019-02-15 15:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781604 aebond https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781695 We start every class with 10 minutes of reading, and I always have them do a Turn and Talk question after reading. ]]> 2019-02-15 15:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781695 skcoward https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781697 We check in each day and note if there's someone who's feeling down, so we can make sure they're supported. We also have a weekly topic at morning meeting that we discuss as a team.]]> 2019-02-15 15:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781697 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781907 Read aloud a shared book to my students related to curriculum for the first 7-8 minutes of each day. ]]> 2019-02-15 15:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331781907 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782041 2019-02-15 15:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782041 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782074 2019-02-15 15:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782074 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782156 2019-02-15 15:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782156 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782334 Lineups or Four Corners for what interests and feelings on topics are.]]> 2019-02-15 15:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782334 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782483 We build our class rules together.  We constantly reinforce positive communication. Giving and accepting affirmations is becoming a daily practice.  ]]> 2019-02-15 15:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782483 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782816 We share about our weekends on Mondays & Fridays.  We also do a lot of group (positive) critiques. ]]> 2019-02-15 15:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782816 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782973  



We have rules for working in cooperative learning groups and the responsibilities of digital citizenship. We always start with ensuring that each student knows their group members and a random group question to get kids talking to each other. 
]]> 2019-02-15 15:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331782973 https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331783065 I use Kagan Cooperative Learning structures throughout the day, and on most days for morning work, I use a Google Classroom prompt each day (Theme Days: Motivation Monday, Talk About It Tuesday, Wonder Wednesday, Think About It Thursday and Friendly Letter Friday). This is a great way for students to share and reflect about things. We also do a community meeting every morning and ask three questions: How are you feeling? What is your goal for today? Who can help support you?]]> 2019-02-15 15:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mlkelly11/10lqt6fljq5w/wish/331783065