https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1 Made with magic en-us 2021-10-27 15:11:43 UTC 2025-09-29 13:57:33 UTC hello@padlet.com tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848593181 An activity to get students comfortable with giving and receiving compliments. It's simple! Students either:
- give a compliment
- ask to get a compliment
- say go (pass)
Model giving and getting compliments. Model appropriate compliments (stear away from personal dress etc.)
Be ready for many 'passes' in the beginning as students gain comfort with each other and compliments. 
Rationale: It's harder to be mean to people who have given you a compliment :)
I do this every year, and by June, it's usually a huge compliment fest... ]]> 2021-10-27 15:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848593181 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848736163 2021-10-27 16:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848736163 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848741569 I know this is a primary resource, but our kids are appearing to be more like grade 4/5 students in terms of social and emotional development!! ]]> 2021-10-27 16:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848741569 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848744322 2021-10-27 16:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848744322 melissa_mcgrinder https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848848946 This activity helps students to understand that we all have similar challenges, interests and concerns.  
Instructions:
- Students line up in 2 rows facing each other about 10 feet apart.
- The teacher asks the students to step forward if the statement is true for them.
- Statements start out very safe and then as the class gets more comfortable the statements can be more challenging.
For example - "if you are wearing blue - step to the line." "If you had breakfast this morning - step to the line." "If you are anxious about heading to school - step to the line. Kids love to see that they are not alone and also get to know about others they may not ever speak to.

]]> 2021-10-27 16:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848848946 melissa_mcgrinder https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848869608 Supplies - Printouts, iPad, hoola hoops.
- Divide into groups of 3 or 4
 - groups run around the schoolyard and find all the items on your list. 
- Place a hoola hoop at the home zone so kids have to run back and put it in the hoop without touching any of the items.
- Take photos of items they cannot carry]]> 2021-10-27 16:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848869608 melissa_mcgrinder https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848897229 1. In small groups working in a vertical space (stand up white board) have students brainstorm triggers and write them down.
2. Have the group choose one trigger and come up with a couple of strategies to calm down a reaction and a few healthy responses to the trigger.
3. Challenge the group to be ready to share if they tried the new strategies next meeting.]]> 2021-10-27 16:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848897229 melissa_mcgrinder https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848923674 Have a monthly gratitude padlet. Make sure you have it set that you have to approve all comments before they are visible to students.]]> 2021-10-27 17:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848923674 melissa_mcgrinder https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848928974 2021-10-27 17:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1848928974 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1851234226 Great resource: Walks you through a complete lesson on empathy. Could last anywhere from one class to many classes.]]> 2021-10-28 13:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1851234226 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1851241541 Could be a neat idea to play as a whole class! :)]]> 2021-10-28 13:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1851241541 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1859373975 2021-11-01 17:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1859373975 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1859395133 2021-11-01 17:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1859395133 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868307622 2021-11-04 19:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868307622 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868327148 2021-11-04 19:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868327148 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868329551 2021-11-04 19:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868329551 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868332381 2021-11-04 19:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868332381 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868334295 2021-11-04 19:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868334295 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868341073 2021-11-04 19:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868341073 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868357276 2021-11-04 19:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1868357276 sonja_stuber https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902590290 2021-11-19 17:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902590290 sonja_stuber https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902602308 2021-11-19 17:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902602308 sonja_stuber https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902605928 2021-11-19 17:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902605928 sonja_stuber https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902608296 2021-11-19 17:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902608296 sonja_stuber https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902613343 2021-11-19 17:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1902613343 sonja_stuber https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1914452916 2021-11-26 14:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1914452916 sonja_stuber https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1928026365 2021-12-03 19:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1928026365 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1980787888 2022-01-07 16:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1980787888 tracy_leighton1 https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1980791359 2022-01-07 16:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tracy_leighton1/bmeau0lynddxypq1/wish/1980791359