Building community (WL & ELL K-5) by Ali Marzulla https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22 Please share ideas and tips on building community from the first day of school. Answer as many questions as you would like. en-us 2022-08-13 19:40:12 UTC 2026-02-02 10:18:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1771362796/b8feb0e53759154a9fed5b0091d55b90/Screen_Shot_2022_08_13_at_4_03_05_PM.png Angelitas https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277660302 Excited and looking forward to class!]]> 2022-08-31 12:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277660302 excited to learn https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277660462 2022-08-31 12:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277660462 comfortable and happy https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277660881 2022-08-31 12:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277660881 Angelitas https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277662350 By being ourselves with them and letting them know everyone makes mistakes.]]> 2022-08-31 12:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277662350 I show them respect from day one https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277662359 2022-08-31 12:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277662359 Motivated and confident for the new school year tfannell https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277662858 2022-08-31 12:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277662858 Happy & thinking about what is coming next in my class. https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277663743 2022-08-31 12:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277663743 Teacher needs to model how to interact with others and students will replicate that in time. https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277663911 2022-08-31 12:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277663911 Angelitas https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277663927 Using activities where students are encouraged and motivated to help each other and share.]]> 2022-08-31 12:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277663927 that they are part of a loving and accepting group https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277664501 2022-08-31 12:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277664501 Speak to them individually after class. Ask them to stop by during Lancer Time to get to know them. https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277664529 2022-08-31 12:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277664529 What did you do last summer? https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277664785 2022-08-31 12:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277664785 I always make sure to greet my students with a choice of high five, fist bump or hug https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277666934 2022-08-31 12:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277666934 Approche them and share similarities to make them feel that they are not alone and practice inclusive activities tfannell https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277667210 2022-08-31 12:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277667210 https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277670602 Comfortable, safe and excited to come back the next day :)

]]> 2022-08-31 12:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277670602 Angelitas https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277671607 Try and get to know them and discover something we have in common.]]> 2022-08-31 12:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277671607 https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277675313 I treat them with respect and make time for them to share how they feel, experiences, etc. where they feel valued and respected as a member of our classroom]]> 2022-08-31 12:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277675313 My students often work in pairs and small groups where they complete activities together and encouraged to help one another https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277678159 2022-08-31 13:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277678159 https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277679513 My favorite getting-to-know you question I ask my students on the first day is, "What is your favorite food to eat?" This really motivates all students even the ones that are just learning English.]]> 2022-08-31 13:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277679513 https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277680748 I spend extra time talking to that student individually and get to know them. I always follow up by asking them questions about things that are important to them]]> 2022-08-31 13:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277680748 https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277681639 Cared for and excited]]> 2022-08-31 13:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277681639 Allow time for personal shares, ask them questions, and incorporate their interests into instruction https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277683109 2022-08-31 13:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277683109 I love asking them to share their favorite foods, hobbies, something fun they did over the summer https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277684250 2022-08-31 13:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277684250 I love posting a mentimeter question Where in the world would you like to be now? Why? tfannell https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277693775 2022-08-31 13:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alimarzulla/profdayelem8_31_22/wish/2277693775