MIDDLE SCHOOL: Effective Strategies for Engaging Struggling Students by Dominique Grady https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle Strategies for Middle School Teachers and SEL/Self-Care Tips en-us 2022-01-31 18:33:44 UTC 2026-03-16 13:21:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f331.png https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038937479 read, video games, time with my grandsons]]> 2022-02-09 21:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038937479 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038938439 Traveling and going out to dinner]]> 2022-02-09 21:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038938439 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038938660 Not bringing home work on the weekends if I can.]]> 2022-02-09 21:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038938660 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038939750 bubble bath]]> 2022-02-09 21:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038939750 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038940058 Quizizz, Kahoot, Delivering content in some kind of weird accent--it works!]]> 2022-02-09 21:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038940058 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038940135 Taking my kids bowling, going to the beach and relaxing. 

]]> 2022-02-09 21:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038940135 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038940229 Presenting in a different way. They tend to remember better if they do an activity rather than just answer questions.]]> 2022-02-09 21:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038940229 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038941102 Highlight key words, Quiz


]]> 2022-02-09 21:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038941102 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038941598 ELA allows for a lot of real world application. We are currently talking about Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. These Americans greatly influenced the world around us today. ]]> 2022-02-09 21:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038941598 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038942661 Kahoot, quizzes, check your understanding questions in HMH]]> 2022-02-09 21:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038942661 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038944091 I try to look are various things in history and relate them to things that are happening today. For example, NC congressman Cawthorne who was involved in the taking over of the capitol, some say the 14th amendment should make him have to leave office. I had the students put the portion of the amendment they were discussing in their own words and then compare it to what the forefathers were thinking as opposed to what our current lawmakers were thinking when they tried to bring it into play.]]> 2022-02-09 21:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038944091 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038944536 Students can connect to characters in stories regularly. They are able to find similarities in their lives and differences as well. ]]> 2022-02-09 21:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038944536 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038945600 Their SEL check in that was given to us by the district.

But I often do SEL activities that require them to reflect on school and life. ]]> 2022-02-09 21:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038945600 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038945882 While studying the depression, students will have an activity that gives them their background and they have to do a budget based on their assigned job. Then we compare that to what it would be like today.]]> 2022-02-09 21:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038945882 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038946363 Comparing one component verses adding more details (color, lines, font changes) 

]]> 2022-02-09 21:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038946363 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038946406 I often go above and beyond to commend students on helping others. Even something as simple as picking up something that a peer dropped!]]> 2022-02-09 21:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038946406 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038946477 We used the computer check in ]]> 2022-02-09 21:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038946477 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038947661 I have shared books on kindness and ways we work together to help each other.]]> 2022-02-09 21:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038947661 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038948495 We tell all of our students to have a wonderful day, afternoon or weekend. Mrs. Ballance encourages them to make good choices.]]> 2022-02-09 21:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038948495 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038949650 I go over what we talked about, remind them of upcoming due dates and send them to their next class!]]> 2022-02-09 21:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038949650 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038950413 In ELA we cover alot of different real-world situations we use Infer worksheets students look for context clues to figure out what is going on in the passage and help solve the problem we have also covered stories on Dr. Martin Luther King and what he contributed in the real world. 

]]> 2022-02-09 21:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038950413 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038954624 Our class uses compare and contrast on different stories we cover in HMH students can use it to connect their lives to the authors last week they did one on Brown Girl Dreaming.]]> 2022-02-09 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038954624 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038955651 Every morning my homeroom class does their SEL check-in on their Chromebook. ]]> 2022-02-09 21:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038955651 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038960233 I tell students ways they can be kind with other students and how to respect one another I also have few things on my wall about kindness. ]]> 2022-02-09 21:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2038960233 Self-Care Activities Used this month by BTs and Mentors https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040237698 I have taking time out during the week to take a work and reflected on life. Ardella Brooks ]]> 2022-02-10 13:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040237698 MEMORIZE! When you are delivering your content what is a unique way that will allow the students to memorize the facts? https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040243878 I am learning that it is important to review the concept that is being taught. I have also learned in supercore that it is important to post important facts and information around the class for the students to see them.]]> 2022-02-10 13:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040243878 Strategy 2: SOLVE! What can you take from your content area and connect it to a real-world situation where they have to solve the problem? https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040250250 I use activities from Kahoot to engage student in real life situations. Weekly we play a game that involves social skill strategies that will help them overcome obstacles.]]> 2022-02-10 13:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040250250 COMPARE/CONTRAST! How can I add a compare/contrast component to your daily lessons to help them connect it to their daily life? https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040261996 During our weekly social and emotion practice I explain to the students that we all come from different backgrounds. I explain to them that if you look around our school there are students that wear hiijab, which is a culture belief. I explain to the students that we all have different beliefs and we must respect everyone differences.]]> 2022-02-10 13:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040261996 Activity: Start Each Day with a Check-In --- Share examples of Daily Check-Ins used in your classroom. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040271845 At the beginning of each class I greet my student with "Good morning/ Afternoon. I allow my student seven minutes to share with the class anything that may be on their mind. We discuss any issues and start the lesson. ]]> 2022-02-10 13:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040271845 Nurture a Culture of Kindness ----Share examples of Kindness in your classroom https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040280109 I make sure I check in with my students daily. It is important for them to know that I am here for them. I always make my students feel welcome in my class. I ensure them that if there is anything I can do for them, just let me know.]]> 2022-02-10 13:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040280109 End Each Day Intentionally------- Share examples of how you end you class each day. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040287967 Each class is ended with a exit ticket. Exit tickets ensure that the students understand the concept that is being taught that day. I am always sure to tell my student to have a great day when they leave my class.]]> 2022-02-10 14:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2040287967 Getting a manicure and pedicure with my best friend! https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2042298687 2022-02-11 12:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2042298687 Agriculture https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047247950 Determining soil texture for their own gardening purposes. ]]> 2022-02-14 21:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047247950 Any https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047248471 Gimkit]]> 2022-02-14 21:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047248471 ELA https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047251813 Students made valentines for the nursing home residents. Leftover cards were taken to the local coffee shop and passed out on Valentine's Day. ]]> 2022-02-14 21:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047251813 All https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047253403 Ask students what was the best part of their day and what was the worst part of their day. ]]> 2022-02-14 21:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047253403 Social Studies https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047254999 Daily CNN 10 journal responses. ]]> 2022-02-14 21:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2047254999 Took a mental health day; yoga; D&D https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058882013 2022-02-21 14:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058882013 Mnemonics https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058883219 2022-02-21 14:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058883219 Pythagorean Theorem and measurement; text evidence; using money and life skills https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058886205 2022-02-21 14:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058886205 Using Black History month to connect to daily lives; SEL https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058887895 2022-02-21 14:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058887895 We use a SEL check-in on Canvas; Journal enteries https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058889442 2022-02-21 14:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058889442 A student made origami for all of the EC students in her art class; a student brought a sweet treat to another student https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058893150 2022-02-21 14:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058893150 with words of encouragement; remind them to do their homework https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058894367 2022-02-21 14:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2058894367 Spend time with family and not bring work home, if possible. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059164583 2022-02-21 17:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059164583 Kahoot, Blooket, and Bellringers. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059166368 2022-02-21 17:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059166368 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059168877 I let them use personal experiences and relate them to our content. I let them think how they could resolve it using our science knowledge. ]]> 2022-02-21 17:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059168877 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059174030 Using their knowledge on weather and climate, student compare and contrast how it was been changing though the years and how people is contributing to global warming. They provide ideas on how they can contribute to help our environment. ]]> 2022-02-21 17:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059174030 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059177547 We watch a SEL video every morning and discuss about it as a class and how we can practice it in our daily life. ]]> 2022-02-21 17:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059177547 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059183726 I applaud them when they are kind to others. I always try to make them to feel welcome in my class and that I am here for them. ]]> 2022-02-21 18:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059183726 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059185427 I end my classes with an exit ticket, this help me to know who is understanding the topic and who is struggling. ]]> 2022-02-21 18:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059185427 Spent Saturday with my family (soccer family!!) and learning how to play Nintendo Switch with my son. (SCM) https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059247697 2022-02-21 18:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059247697 The use of touch math boxes when learning multiplication factors. (SCM) https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059250744 2022-02-21 19:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059250744 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059253479 Go to the gym and play video games ]]> 2022-02-21 19:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059253479 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059254731 Kahoot and different review games. ]]> 2022-02-21 19:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059254731 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059257332 We can add a compare/contrast component to our physical fitness testing by comparing good scores to the students fitness level and the bad scores to those students fitness levels. ]]> 2022-02-21 19:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059257332 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059258872 We do a check in by standing at the door and greeting the students with "hey, how are you." "welcome". ]]> 2022-02-21 19:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059258872 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059261580 I want my students to be able to help others when we are doing different games and activities. We cannot view every kid, so when students help other students it helps us a great deal. and it shows growth in the students attitudes. ]]> 2022-02-21 19:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059261580 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059263111 I end my classes with a have a nice day, have a nice weekend. And to do something physically active over the weekends. ]]> 2022-02-21 19:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2059263111 Play Video games and sleep (SCM) https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060511336 2022-02-22 13:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060511336 I have notice when my students see the activity or game we are playing they tend to remember the rules of the game and how to play them https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060513836 2022-02-22 13:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060513836 Using team based games helps students learn how to cooperate and strategizes with others to reach a goal. (SCM) https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060518580 2022-02-22 13:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060518580 Students are able to compare and contrast different strategies and skill sets it takes to play different Sports. (SCM) https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060526363 2022-02-22 13:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060526363 At the start of each class I greet my students and ask them how they are doing (scm) https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060529531 2022-02-22 13:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060529531 I try to ensure positive support and cheering while participating in games to ensure students understand that they can try new things without feeling shy or embarrassed. (SCM) https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060533261 2022-02-22 13:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060533261 I ask for feedback from my students to see if there is something that I can change with the activity and get a better understanding of what they enjoyed and what can be changed. (SCM) https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060536693 2022-02-22 13:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2060536693 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061418398 naps, baths, little cocktail time, Netflix, gym]]> 2022-02-22 21:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061418398 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061420593 Blooket, repetition, writing in notes, vocab practice]]> 2022-02-22 21:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061420593 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061422276 Choice Boards with real world products/at home activities (Ag class)]]> 2022-02-22 21:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061422276 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061423206 Bell Ringer with SEL check-in questions]]> 2022-02-22 21:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061423206 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061424095 Comparing equations and expressions]]> 2022-02-22 21:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061424095 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061426147 Give Me 5]]> 2022-02-22 21:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2061426147 Only plan at home for two weekly https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084106836 2022-03-08 14:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084106836 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084109011 Turn email notifications off]]> 2022-03-08 14:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084109011 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084112833 Word walls
Confidence boosters
Movement]]> 2022-03-08 14:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084112833 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084117281 Use lessons from the story and apply own experience
Use video with real content, such as using a video chewing gum to talk about the digestive system]]> 2022-03-08 14:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084117281 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084124724 Use Venn diagram for compare and contrast definitions of the concepts in math
When it comes to the process use error analysis, they will be able to identify which strategy will be the best]]> 2022-03-08 14:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084124724 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084130274 Pear Deck slides - How are you feeling? Do you feel comfortable sharing? What's draining you? What's filling you?]]> 2022-03-08 14:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084130274 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084131349 Discuss needs with students individually]]> 2022-03-08 14:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084131349 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084133233 How do you socialize 6 ft apart? How do you cope with pandemic in middle school?]]> 2022-03-08 14:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084133233 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084264961 Watch movies
Attend social activities 
Read books]]> 2022-03-08 15:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084264961 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084268966 Repetition
Mnemonics
Quizziz
Task cards]]> 2022-03-08 15:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084268966 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084277397 Relate to students about being a minority (Black History Month)
Relate content to a real life activity (Relate plot diagram to soda bottle activity)]]> 2022-03-08 15:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084277397 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084281291 Use CNN10 to help students understand what is going on in the world and how it relates to us (the war, gas prices, etc.)]]> 2022-03-08 15:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084281291 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084287391 Personally ask students how they are doing as they enter in the morning.  
Teachers greet all students in the morning as they enter the class.]]> 2022-03-08 15:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084287391 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084290123 Students respect the teacher by saying thank you in her native language.]]> 2022-03-08 15:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084290123 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084294582 Play music at the end of the day
End of day is remediation
Play outside]]> 2022-03-08 15:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084294582 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084666691 Sleep
Take a mental health day

]]> 2022-03-08 19:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084666691 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084667779 Visit friends and family]]> 2022-03-08 19:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084667779 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084669882 Quizlet]]> 2022-03-08 19:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084669882 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084674612 Ask the question "How can I relate the text to me?" Connection to self, to the world and text]]> 2022-03-08 19:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084674612 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084678742 Use the Venn Diagram to compare/contrast historical documents]]> 2022-03-08 19:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084678742 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084682792 Give students encouraging words on the way out the door]]> 2022-03-08 19:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084682792 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084783643 Taught students how to say thank you in sign language. I can say thank you to students across the room.]]> 2022-03-08 20:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2084783643 Relaxing at home https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096731908 2022-03-15 20:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096731908 Notes and applying them to classwork https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096733833 2022-03-15 20:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096733833 ELA allows for students to place themselves in the characters shoes. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096735183 2022-03-15 20:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096735183 Students can find similarities and differences in the character's stories. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096736725 2022-03-15 20:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096736725 I try to have a conversation with my students before classes. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096738273 2022-03-15 20:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096738273 I give the kids with no food at lunch, snacks and drinks. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096738918 2022-03-15 20:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096738918 I tell all the kids to have a nice day. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096739335 2022-03-15 20:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2096739335 scheduled a counseling appointment; pray; pamper yourself; manicure; pedicure; take time off; hang out with friends https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101928683 2022-03-18 13:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101928683 Quizizz; Kahoot; flashcards https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101931170 2022-03-18 13:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101931170 Discuss real world problems in ELA https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101932962 2022-03-18 13:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101932962 Good choices vs bad choices https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101935773 2022-03-18 13:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101935773 verbally; District SEL check-in https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101939805 2022-03-18 13:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101939805 Forgiveness https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101943618 2022-03-18 13:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101943618 Byeeeeeeee https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101945101 2022-03-18 13:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2101945101 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2133555762 I use Kahoot and Blooket as well.]]> 2022-04-06 23:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2133555762 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2133556806 I normally talk to my students before the lesson begins to see how their night went and see how their morning is going.]]> 2022-04-06 23:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2133556806 Motivating students and discussing students needs individually https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2134205431 2022-04-07 08:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2134205431 Sharing of stories of how they could feel if someone is kind on them. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2134207350 2022-04-07 08:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2134207350 Doing something that relaxes you. That could even mean simply doing nothing https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2140968974 2022-04-12 14:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2140968974 Motivate students and remind them to make good, wise and positive choices https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2140973104 2022-04-12 15:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2140973104 I love to relax outside on my porch and eat. dontalewis https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156845944 2022-04-25 16:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156845944 Highlight the key words. Understanding the questions. dontalewis https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156848549 2022-04-25 16:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156848549 Let students use personal experience on health. Take what they learn from PE and resolve it using the strategies at home. dontalewis https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156851663 2022-04-25 16:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156851663 Students can connect with other students if I break them off into groups in PE. Comparing health in Emotional, Physical, and Social wellbeing. dontalewis https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156854894 2022-04-25 16:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156854894 I go over the expectations and making sure we cool down by getting in line on the right hand side at all time and no talking while transition to the next class. dontalewis https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156857039 2022-04-25 16:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2156857039 drive, play my piano https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163294987 2022-04-28 20:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163294987 Kahoot, https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163295177 2022-04-28 20:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163295177 Math-Teach students that it is done in steps and not to be anxious about long division for example to apply the repeated steps. Memorization. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163296793 2022-04-28 20:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163296793 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163315826 Started counseling, spent time with my nieces, celebrated my 2-year anniversary without thinking about work, reached out to other coworkers]]> 2022-04-28 20:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163315826 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163316838 Reminders for homework and what to practice in their concert music]]> 2022-04-28 20:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163316838 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163317626 Relax, go fishing]]> 2022-04-28 20:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163317626 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163318110 Team trivia games, jeopardy]]> 2022-04-28 20:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163318110 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163327017 When discussing music Genres and technology, we compare and contrast music today and music from different time periods]]> 2022-04-28 20:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163327017 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163329635 We connect learning to play an instrument to learning other new skills and discuss the amount of effort different activities require to learn how to do.]]> 2022-04-28 20:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2163329635 play my piano https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168561605 2022-05-03 16:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168561605 Kahoot https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168562036 2022-05-03 16:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168562036 Math is done in STEPS so memorize little parts eases math anxiety https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168563014 2022-05-03 16:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168563014 They discuss ELA topics to their own personal life, sometimes SEL https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168564076 2022-05-03 16:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168564076 SEL activity https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168564664 2022-05-03 16:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168564664 Give them a treat for a job well done or a priveledge https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168565563 2022-05-03 16:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168565563 Tell them to have a good day or go over something they can apply to the big picture of them succeeding in college ahead, great encouragement https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168567090 2022-05-03 16:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/middle/wish/2168567090