Sense of Belonging Practices - Class Activities by Kristina Suznevich

Team-Building Games

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:30 UTC

Organize team-building games that require cooperation and communication among students, such as 'The Human Knot' or 'Pass the Gesture.' Such activities help to build trust and empathetic understanding among classmates.

Appreciation Wall

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:31 UTC

Create an 'Appreciation Wall' where students and teachers can post notes of gratitude or compliments for one another. This not only boosts morale but fosters a positive and supportive classroom culture.

Identity Flags

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:31 UTC

Have students design their own 'Identity Flags' that represent various aspects of their identities. This activity encourages self-exploration and respect for diversity among peers.

Buddy System

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:32 UTC

Implement a 'Buddy System' for students to partner up with classmates they don’t typically interact with. They can help each other in learning tasks and school projects, promoting inclusivity.

Storytelling for Empathy

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:33 UTC

Facilitate storytelling sessions where students share personal stories or experiences. This promotes empathy by allowing students to walk in each other's shoes and understand different perspectives.

Classroom Community Garden

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:34 UTC

Start a classroom community garden project. Working together on nurturing the garden helps students feel a shared responsibility and a sense of achievement as a group.

Collaborative Art Project

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:34 UTC

Launch a collaborative art project where every student contributes a piece. Displaying the collective artwork in the classroom fosters a sense of pride and unity amongst students.

Morning Meeting Routine

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:35 UTC

Begin each day with a 'Morning Meeting' that includes personalized greetings, a group activity, and sharing rounds. This sets a warm and inclusive tone for the day.

Collective Goal Setting

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:35 UTC

Organize a class session for setting collective goals. Involving students in goal setting fosters a sense of collective responsibility and motivation.

Cultural Celebration Days

kristinasuznevich1 — 2024-03-19 21:28:36 UTC

Celebrate diverse cultural days in the classroom, including different traditions and histories. This encourages respect for diversity and enhances students' sense of belonging within a multicultural community.

Goal-Setting with Students

2024-03-22 22:42:52 UTC

In my small groups, we set individual goals at the start of each cycle looking at their data for where they are. I ask what they need, where they want to be, and then connect our daily activities as ways to get them there.