Think about what you do to make guests feel comfortable in your home. How can those same actions translate to lowering affective filters in your classroom? by Angie Gandy https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv Post your response to the discussion topic by clicking the plus button below. en-us 2025-08-22 16:45:20 UTC 2025-09-10 21:08:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578825629 Pbis points

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]]> 2025-09-10 21:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826204 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826236 Praising students for their hard work and acknowledging what they accomplished.

]]> 2025-09-10 21:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826236 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826401 Messages with family through Parent Square

]]> 2025-09-10 21:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826401 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826446 Just say hello I am glad you made it.

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]]> 2025-09-10 21:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826784 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826785 Premium amenities

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]]> 2025-09-10 21:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826809 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826839 Smile, hugs, offer items

]]> 2025-09-10 21:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826839 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826855 Giving students the space to express themselves, their feeling, and acknowledging or validating those feeling is a great start

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]]> 2025-09-10 21:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826950 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578826992 Breathing techniques walking student to seat going over where you are and what the class is doing

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Listening & Speaking Games

Positive Praise

Always be positive with them

Be inclusive



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]]> 2025-09-10 21:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578827065 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578827083 Just ensuring that the room is warm and inviting (including the teacher). Including books and other resources that include diversity and/or representation.

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Watch Body Language

Give Space

Ask if they need anything

Take a short break

Re-explain

]]> 2025-09-10 21:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578827513 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578827681 It is okay to make mistakes.

]]> 2025-09-10 21:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578827681 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578827715 Giving them praise and saying a phrase in their language .

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]]> 2025-09-10 21:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578827942 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578828238 Giving them a space and area where they can reset if needed, if itโ€™s too much

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Helping others

Spotlighting their well done work

Bobcat on Blast

Celebrate small wins

Level work and then challenge them to build confidence

Scaffolding


]]> 2025-09-10 21:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578828409 https://padlet.com/agandy16/2c92dwbcmpko50vv/wish/3578828507 Get to know your student! If you have a relationship it makes them want to do the work and make you proud!

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