Relationship Building Strategies SCABSE 1 by Venola Mason https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE (1) Click the + sign under each column to share how the strategy helps to increase Connection, Compassion, or Vulnerability. (2) Review ideas added by others and respond with a comment or like. en-us 2022-01-15 18:24:39 UTC 2025-11-06 12:34:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Making Connections venolamason https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707011
  • Share with students the purpose of this activity is to find out things they have in common.  
  • Ask a student to stand, speak their name, and announce a true statement about themselves. (play soccer, like drawing, make YouTube videos, etc.) 
  • A different student who shares the same truth stands and  links an arm with that student. (This continues until all students are linked together.)
    • ]]>     2022-01-15 18:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707011     Feeling Good Board venolamason https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707032
  • Have students reflect on things that makes them happy
  • Direct students to find/draw a picture to illustrate #1
  • Post the pictures on the “Feeling Good Board”
  • Share & incorporate into lessons, examples, rewards, etc.
    • ]]>     2022-01-15 18:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707032     Morning Meeting venolamason https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707051 Hold a daily meeting that includes the following:
    1. Greeting and announcement
    2. Practice/discuss 2 expectations
    3. Play cooperative game
    4. Share (1 teacher, 2 students)
    5. Questions 
    ]]>     2022-01-15 18:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707051     Mailbox venolamason https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707059
  • Introduce mailbox to students with a personal story
  • Instruct students to write on index cards and place in the mailbox as they wish
    • a. ”I wish my teacher knew…”
    b. “Fill my bucket” message
    c. Make a special card
       3. Teacher responds to the "mail"

    ]]>     2022-01-15 18:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707059     Check You Out Board venolamason https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707071
  • Have students reflect on their goals and aspirations.
  • Write reflections down on paper and post on the reflections board.
  • Allow students to read reflections of other students to get inspired as see their commonalities.
    • ]]>     2022-01-15 18:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707071     Cool Kid venolamason https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707082
  • Identify a student as the “Cool Kid” for the week
  • Create a poster with the cool kid’s name or picture and allow classmates to write compliments about the “cool kid” on sticky notes 
  • At the end of the week, read the notes aloud and celebrate the "cool kid"
  • Have the “cool kid” share in a debrief led by the teacher how it felt to be honored

    • ]]>     2022-01-15 18:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993707082     Connectivity https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993764432 This strategy helps to develop connectedness with fellow students and the teacher]]> 2022-01-15 20:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/1993764432 This is great for connection. Those students that otherwise might not be in the "in" group get highlighted when it is there turn. The other students are then allowed to see the connection they have with that student that otherwise might have been missed. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005468883 2022-01-21 17:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005468883 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005470276 2022-01-21 17:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005470276 https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005471132 vulnerability]]> 2022-01-21 17:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005471132 Vulnerability and Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005472442 2022-01-21 17:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005472442 Fantastic way to have students connect with the teacher and other students. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005474348 2022-01-21 17:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005474348 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005550165 2022-01-21 18:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005550165 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005551145 This allows students to realize what they have in common with others.]]> 2022-01-21 18:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005551145 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005552202 focusing on strengths and talents of the students ]]> 2022-01-21 18:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005552202 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005552440 2022-01-21 18:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005552440 Vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005552699 Students are sharing their personal likes and what gives them joy.

    ]]>     2022-01-21 18:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005552699     Allows the students to have a physical connection to someone they have something in common. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005552756 2022-01-21 18:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005552756 Vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005553599 2022-01-21 18:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005553599 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005553707 This kicks the day off with connecting to other students in the classroom.

    ]]>     2022-01-21 18:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005553707     Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005553871 This helps students develop a connection with another student who they might not have connected with yet on the playground and in class.]]> 2022-01-21 18:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005553871 Vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005554970 This gives a platform to students to share insight into themselves and their lives.]]> 2022-01-21 18:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005554970 Gives students who might not always like to share verbally a chance to still participate and still make those connections. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005555418 2022-01-21 18:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005555418 Class Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005556451 Helps to set the students' mindset and set the foundation for the day.]]> 2022-01-21 18:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005556451 Compassion/Vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005556627 Allows students to share(vulnerability) and request(compassion)from the educator.]]> 2022-01-21 18:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005556627 What a wonderful way to create community in the classroom and self esteem. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005557515 2022-01-21 18:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005557515 https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005557625 This strategy reminds me of Kindness notes that students in many of our classes write and deliver to each other prior to winter break or during Kindness week. It is an opportunity for students to praise their peers for their talents and contributions to their classroom communities. The kids definitely feel good upon reading the notes that they receive!]]> 2022-01-21 18:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005557625 Bucket Filler https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005557873 This strategy will help to fill different students' buckets daily. Especially for the students who are not as outgoing as others.]]> 2022-01-21 18:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005557873 Routines to start the day are important to have an accomplishment done already. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005558324 2022-01-21 18:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005558324 Connection/Compassion https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005558446 Compliments one student in the classroom(connection). It also allows everyone in the classroom to be "cool"(compassion).]]> 2022-01-21 18:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005558446 "I wish my teacher knew" is a great way to get to know the students without breaking confidentiality or privacy. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005599065 2022-01-21 18:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005599065 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005659261 2022-01-21 19:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005659261 commonality https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005659599 2022-01-21 19:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005659599 This helps to set the tone for the day and gauge how they are feeling. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005659682 2022-01-21 19:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005659682 Allows the introvert student to express themselves without feeling vulnerable and afraid to speak out https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005659757 2022-01-21 19:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005659757 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005660676 2022-01-21 19:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005660676 Compassion https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005660936 2022-01-21 19:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005660936 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005661077 Shows how we are all similar in some way, shape or form. 

    ]]>     2022-01-21 19:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005661077     Connection to something they like to do to express themselves. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005661211 2022-01-21 19:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005661211 Vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005661501 2022-01-21 19:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005661501 Helps students feel important, cared for, involved, and sets up a routine https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005661681 2022-01-21 19:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005661681 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662120 2022-01-21 19:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662120 https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662439 Shows students about perspective and there is something good in every day. 

    ]]>     2022-01-21 19:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662439     Gives students self expression https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662477 2022-01-21 19:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662477 All students have an opportunity to share without speaking. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662653 2022-01-21 19:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662653 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662709 2022-01-21 19:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662709 Vulnerability-they have to look into themselves. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662875 2022-01-21 19:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005662875 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663107 2022-01-21 19:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663107 Encourages kindness and promotes social interaction https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663175 2022-01-21 19:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663175 Great way to set start the day. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663642 2022-01-21 19:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663642 vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663659 2022-01-21 19:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663659 "I wished my teacher knew..." is a great way for kids to open up and share without anyone else knowing what is happening in their world. Compassion indeed. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663702 2022-01-21 19:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663702 compassion https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663704 2022-01-21 19:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663704 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663769 allows for students to see how they are similar to their fellow peers ]]> 2022-01-21 19:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663769 https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663836 connection before curriculum...kids won't learn if they don't feel loved. ]]> 2022-01-21 19:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663836 Connection & Compassion https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663930 2022-01-21 19:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005663930 Good for upper grades - allows students to share things they would be embarrassed to discuss verbally with their teacher https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005664336 2022-01-21 19:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005664336 Students think about how they feel. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005664478 2022-01-21 19:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005664478 Build connections with peers https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005664808 2022-01-21 19:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005664808 Connecting with others https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005665098 2022-01-21 19:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005665098 vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005665212 2022-01-21 19:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005665212 All three would be hit on this one! https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005665229 2022-01-21 19:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005665229 All three https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005665631 2022-01-21 19:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005665631 I have my kids introduce each other after they do a small interview about a classmate. It connects them to others in the class. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005666071 2022-01-21 19:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005666071 connection and compassion https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005811687 2022-01-21 21:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005811687 Connection. Allows students to share and connect with each other and their teacher. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005811800 2022-01-21 21:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005811800 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005811910 Helps students come together as a unit each morning.]]> 2022-01-21 21:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005811910 Compassion https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812018 2022-01-21 21:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812018 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812117 2022-01-21 21:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812117 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812252 2022-01-21 21:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812252 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812270 2022-01-21 21:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812270 https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812309 Helps students forget about what happened at home and focus at school. This starts the day off right.]]> 2022-01-21 21:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812309 vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812373 2022-01-21 21:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812373 Vulnerability. Allows the students to self reflect and be honest with themselves and others. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812568 2022-01-21 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812568 vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812794 2022-01-21 21:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812794 Teachers can learn so much about their students during this activity https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812875 2022-01-21 21:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812875 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812972 2022-01-21 21:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005812972 vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813276 2022-01-21 21:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813276 Vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813282 Reflection and awareness on how they feel. ]]> 2022-01-21 21:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813282 vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813313 2022-01-21 21:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813313 Connection and Compassion. Allows students to connect with their peers while being compassionate and kind. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813642 2022-01-21 21:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813642 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813661 2022-01-21 21:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813661 https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813726 students like to come back and look at the board]]> 2022-01-21 21:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813726 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813958 2022-01-21 21:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005813958 vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814117 2022-01-21 21:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814117 Connections https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814151 Students feel part of the group. They have a voice.]]> 2022-01-21 21:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814151 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814178 I do it daily and different students have different roles in the meeting. Roles change every two weeks.]]> 2022-01-21 21:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814178 Vulnerability. Allows students to share what they need most. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814295 2022-01-21 21:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814295 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814583 This helps the teacher uncover "cultural capital" and other funds of knowledge, areas of interest or expertise, that can be built upon during lesson planning

    ]]>     2022-01-21 21:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814583     vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814620 2022-01-21 21:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814620 vulnerability and connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814687 2022-01-21 21:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814687 connection and compassion https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814805 2022-01-21 21:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005814805 https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815081 This builds safety in the classroom and kids will make connections with others. ]]> 2022-01-21 21:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815081 Connection. Allows students to interact and share with their peers. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815315 2022-01-21 21:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815315 connection and vulnerability https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815552 2022-01-21 21:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815552 connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815774 2022-01-21 21:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815774 All 3 https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815865 2022-01-21 21:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815865 I have used a mailbox strategy and this allows connection with teachers/and or students. Often students need another way to express themselves than the traditional way. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815936 2022-01-21 21:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005815936 Connection https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005816217 This is a great place for student voice!]]> 2022-01-21 21:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005816217 All Three. Allows students to connect in a vulnerable and honest way that is safe and compassionate of their feelings. https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005816696 2022-01-21 21:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005816696 https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005816769 Even if student doesn't show it, he or she love to be the "cool kid" up on the board. Makes them happy]]> 2022-01-21 21:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/venolamason/SCABSE/wish/2005816769