Buddy Up Insights by JANET DENNY https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i What is one thing you would like to share about Harmony Buddy Up? Choose a column or two... en-us 2022-06-09 10:05:52 UTC 2022-06-09 15:03:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f973.png FAQ's jdenny107 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216133843 Link Here:]]> 2022-06-09 10:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216133843 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216412439 Throughout the year, buddy up provided students to communicate and make friends with each other.]]> 2022-06-09 14:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216412439 Buddy up promotes interaction between diverse peers and seeks to ensure overall school success so like Janet said contributes to strengthening Core 1. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216413655 2022-06-09 14:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216413655 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216415201 We were able to notice a true change in our student's communication and teamwork from the beginning of the year compared to the end. When engaging in quick connect (collaboration) it was evident how students have grown with developing their communication skills ]]> 2022-06-09 14:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216415201 Ms. Campoverde https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216415488 Buddy up allowed my students to build a stronger classroom community where they all felt included. ]]> 2022-06-09 14:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216415488 Buddy up https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216415924 Student's who would not typically socialize are now interacting in a safe space. They are forming positive relationships!]]> 2022-06-09 14:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216415924 Start Buddy ups with excitement and display the Buddy-up chart prominently in the classroom.compatible buddies. Then shift to so that students get to know others they normally wouldn't chat with. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216416779 2022-06-09 14:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216416779 Buddy up promotes understanding and acceptance by getting to know others :) https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216416850 2022-06-09 14:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216416850 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216417338 The unit objectives truly build on one another]]> 2022-06-09 14:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216417338 Buddy Up https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216417429 It fostered relationships that may not have happened with regular classroom interactions.]]> 2022-06-09 14:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216417429 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216417523 Buddy Up allowed my students to share about their lives outside of school and students were able to make friends/connections based on shared interests. It also allowed students to foster their communication skills and helped shy students engage more]]> 2022-06-09 14:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216417523 Buddy ups are for students to build relationships with one another through commonalities and activities. cbetancourt8 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216417744 2022-06-09 14:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216417744 Buddy up seeks to promote empathy between students, allowing them to disagree respectfully. It also allows students to demonstrate self control. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216418100 2022-06-09 14:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216418100 Buddy up allows students to talk/work with the classmates they often do not have the chance to work with. It promotes students' communication and collaboration, which are the fundamental building blocks of a class/school community. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216418213 2022-06-09 14:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216418213 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216418287 Buddy up has helped the kids when they have an issue to share it with me on a post it, then we discuss it together, we listen to each other, and find ways to make that friendship work. We find 3 kind things to say about each other and then share it! ]]> 2022-06-09 14:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216418287 kids are communicating better and have more compassion in trying to help one another https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216418436 2022-06-09 14:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216418436 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216419215 Excitement and empathy!]]> 2022-06-09 14:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216419215 Buddy Ups allow for students to strengthen their bond with each other and learn new things from each other https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216419499 2022-06-09 14:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216419499 Buddy Ups focus on peer interaction to build a strong classroom community where commonalities and differences are celebrated and respected. cbetancourt8 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216419549 2022-06-09 14:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216419549 Buddy up allowed for students to build connections with their other classmates they normally wouldn't go and talk to. They enjoyed talking to one another and it made sharing out in class easier https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216420108 2022-06-09 14:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216420108 Start by pairing students who know each other, more comfortable with each other. Buddies are weekly. No one will be forced. Triads may be used in order to include everyone. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216420618 After a few weeks. Pair students with less familiar buddies!]]> 2022-06-09 14:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216420618 SEL makes all the difference https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216420673 The students ability to communicate and problem solve has increased tremendously! The can resolve conflicts more productively 
Buddy ups allow students to branch out of their comfort zone and we have seen friendships form as a result of conversing with peers they would not have before in a non academic way

]]> 2022-06-09 14:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216420673 builds awareness of compassion, empathy, selflessness and self awareness https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216420766 2022-06-09 14:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216420766 Ms. Campoverde https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216421020 Students are able to express themselves freely and creatively while expanding their conversational/social-emotional skills. ]]> 2022-06-09 14:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216421020 The buddy grid resource should be used to keep track of buddies. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216421077 2022-06-09 14:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216421077 In setting the stage we can preselect partners each week in a thoughtful way selecting students that we may want to get to know eachother better. giving everyone a chance to be partners at some point. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216421159 2022-06-09 14:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216421159 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216422343 Students will be able to exercise conversation skills and have the opportunity to develop understanding, empathy as well as self-awareness. ]]> 2022-06-09 14:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216422343 As the teacher, we are the facilitator for the buddies. We use the Sanford Harmony quick connection cards to spark students conversations and activities to build relationships and community in the classroom. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216423156 2022-06-09 14:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216423156 try to Buddy-Up every day! Use the resources in quick connection; collaborations & conversation cards. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216423168 2022-06-09 14:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216423168 Don't Force a Buddy Pairing https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216423711 Never force a buddy pairing! If they feel uncomfortable or unsafe, find a different pairing. Maybe later on in the year, you might be able to try that pairing again based on more experiences in the class!]]> 2022-06-09 14:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216423711 Increased Communication Skills through scaffolded interactions https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216424033 Buddy up helps students learn how to speak and react to what is being said to them.]]> 2022-06-09 14:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216424033 Get to know each other!! https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216424118 2022-06-09 14:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216424118 Communication skills https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216424376 2022-06-09 14:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216424376 learn about our similarities and differences, work together, and learn from each other. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216424742 2022-06-09 14:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216424742 Buddy up provides a personal level of knowledge by sharing similar life experiences. These common personal experiences can foster meaningful connections and a deeper sense of understanding and empathy between peers who may otherwise feel misunderstood. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216425078 2022-06-09 14:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216425078 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216426592 Pair them up with thoughts towards the activities you will have them engaging in that week. ]]> 2022-06-09 14:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216426592 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216427469 Maybe ask them to anonymously write down who they would like to be buddies with!]]> 2022-06-09 14:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216427469 https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216427798 I like the “Grab and Go” activities that help to encourage SEL and also support academics. ]]> 2022-06-09 14:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216427798 give students opportunity to share and learn from each other- start by pairing with a friend first - use questions that the children are familiar with. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216427805 2022-06-09 14:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216427805 Give Options for Buddy Activities, Thank Janet! https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216428330 Honestly, I was choosing the ONE activity that they would work on with their buddies.  I guess I wasn't thinking, but giving the students an option of what activity, especially in the upper grades, will definitely help them become more engaged in their buddy up....and working on the skill of compromising with their buddy is an added bonus!]]> 2022-06-09 14:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216428330 students will feel connected, respected, and a sense of belonging despite their differences. Students will develop positive, respectful relationships while developing their own sense of responsibility toward reaching that goal. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216429042 2022-06-09 15:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216429042 sharing information about themselves & listening, responding, and engaging with others. Develop empathy and consideration, developing self control, safely express ideas knowing that it is ok to agree and to disagree (as long as it's done respectfully), and show kindness and respect to others. https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216432087 2022-06-09 15:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jdenny107/53figsttsq7qa64i/wish/2216432087