Ideas From Your Colleagues On Ways to Create A Welcoming and Affirming Classroom Community by Meghan Testa https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl en-us 2023-08-21 13:01:35 UTC 2023-08-25 00:12:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Grade 2 Teacher meghantesta1 https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667482582 -A ton of different read alouds

-Class meetings

-Kids like when you share information about you, finding the balance in what to share, to make yourself human.]]> 2023-08-21 13:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667482582 Grade 2 Teacher meghantesta1 https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667482677 -Hold daily class meetings- have a different topic each day-Make responding optional.  When you have a routine where you meet daily, eventually those kids who are not comfortable sharing will eventually join in and then you know that you have earned their trust and they feel comfortable in your class. 

-Celebrate their successes and reinforce that we all make mistakes. Call out/draw attention to your own mistakes sometimes to reinforce this idea

-Make your classroom a safe place to learn and fail- nobody is perfect.]]> 2023-08-21 13:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667482677 Grade 3 Teacher meghantesta1 https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667482808 This is a daily task!!
-I create a welcoming and affirming environment by how I talk to my students and  how I handle my own frustrations in front of them.
-It is a lot of work, but I am a CONSTANT model of how to be a good person for my students. 
-I always explain the WHY behind why I do or say things, so they understand my rationale. ]]> 2023-08-21 13:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667482808 Grade 4 Teacher meghantesta1 https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667482902 -Celebrate everything as a learning opportunity

-Give ample opportunities to share what makes each student unique. 

-I personally use the phrase “I loved learning about… followed by thanking them afterward.”

-Communicate with parents often. They are the ones who know their child best. Always asking questions and touching base with them, it makes your classroom community even stronger as it truly embraces a home/school partnership.


]]> 2023-08-21 13:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667482902 Grade K Teacher meghantesta1 https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667483025 -You have to stop what you’re doing and listen to them, maybe you don’t want to hear their story about a tooth that fell out but you have to.  Listen to them with your whole intention. ]]> 2023-08-21 13:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2667483025 Grade 3 Teacher aarongirard https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2668849163 -make sure your classroom represents the community of students. When putting up posters and other materials make sure the images and content represent your student population. 

-it is important for the classroom to be a place where student voice is included]]> 2023-08-22 14:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2668849163 Grade 4 Teacher aarongirard https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2668851607 -Know how to pronounce your students’ names correctly. I have students record how to say their names on Flipgrid and tell me a few things they want me to know about them on the first day of school on their recording. 

-Use morning meeting as a time to build a strong sense of classroom community. Start each morning with a greeting when students greet each classmate by name. Then have a strategic share so peers can learn about one another. Students also know that they can always share something they want to celebrate at morning meeting. Morning meeting is also used as a time to establish house rules and norms for behaviors.  




]]> 2023-08-22 14:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2668851607 Middle School/High School renata_relyea https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2669056950 - Know your students' names and pronounce them correctly
- Nothing is personal, so remember to be empathetic
- There are always reasons behind their actions; take time out of instruction to really connect and understand as this is time well-spent
- Think about your students and not about the steps
- Routines are important
- Be flexible with your students; everything doesn't have to be perfect
- Give students time to speak with you
- Have flexibility with due dates as they have so much going on in their life
- They mirror your energy and sets the tone so think about what you are bringing in
- Don't be rigid - choose what is important
- Don't assume students know how to be students; give explicit instruction on what they need such as note taking or studying]]> 2023-08-22 17:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/meghantesta1/cjdevrfy88ps6vzl/wish/2669056950