https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg en-us 2019-01-26 14:45:13 UTC 2025-11-07 03:41:29 UTC hello@padlet.com polly_ https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324578420 All parents have access to a google doc which I upload pictures of their children on a daily or weekly basis.]]> 2019-01-26 14:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324578420 polly_ https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324578785 When a new family to the school becomes part of our classroom I ask another class parent to help make them feel welcome. To help guide them to find activities in the community and other needs for example where to shop.]]> 2019-01-26 14:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324578785 polly_ https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324578840 I have a photo wall in the classroom with pictures frames for a homey feel.]]> 2019-01-26 14:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324578840 polly_ https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324579183 I welcome each student at the door in the morning and connect with the parents for any updates. (Both face to face and through email when needed)]]> 2019-01-26 14:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324579183 polly_ https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324579443 I make an effort to get to know the families . I send home a letter at the beginning of the year asking them to tell me about there family celebrations. I input these celebrations into our classroom. For example I have 3 students this year who celebrate Chinese New Year. We will have a big celebration that day in our class so we can all celebrate together.]]> 2019-01-26 14:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324579443 polly_ https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324606580 Star of the week program.

Every two weeks we feature a different star in our classroom. Students are asked to bring in photos. They present these photos to the class. We as a class interview the student who is the star to learn more about them and their family.]]> 2019-01-26 19:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324606580 polly_ https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324607504 We have morning meeting and reflections at the end of each day.]]> 2019-01-26 19:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324607504 polly_ https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324607706 We say daily affirmations. I model kindness, respect and positivity in the classroom.]]> 2019-01-26 19:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324607706 polly_ https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324607866 We have a classroom calendar which goes home and can be found in our classroom to remind students of importance event.]]> 2019-01-26 20:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/polly_/ieph9heev9yg/wish/324607866