Creating a Sense of Belonging by Barbara Verity https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w How do you create a welcoming environment for your students that fosters high expectations and a sense of community? en-us 2021-07-17 02:13:48 UTC 2024-08-05 18:02:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f392.png kendrabrown12 https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067836395 Ice-Breaker/ Community Building Games


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]]> 2024-08-05 14:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067836671 My space https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067836752 Set up in the ensemble style

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]]> 2024-08-05 14:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067836876 1st Week https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837039 Singing together in unison/first day

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]]> 2024-08-05 14:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837053 https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837342 eye contact/personalized greetings


]]> 2024-08-05 14:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837342 https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837357 Sharing what we did over the summer.

]]> 2024-08-05 14:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837357 Wilds https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837623 I make sure my room is arranged in a welcoming environment. They have their seats decorated by them!

]]> 2024-08-05 14:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837623 https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837630 Create an environment that is warm and comfortable. Sitting students in groups, having warm soft lighting, and alternative seating options such as standing desks or a couch.

]]> 2024-08-05 14:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837630 During the year https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837719 Chorus in itself fosters belonging. We also have game day/family day at least once a month...sometimes weekly depending on our performance schedule


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]]> 2024-08-05 14:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067837950 https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067838160 I have my students talk about who they know the class because it helps them make connections.

]]> 2024-08-05 14:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067838160 Always greeting the students when they enter the classroom. https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067838278 2024-08-05 14:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067838278 Wilds https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067838431 We create a name tent and lunch room fight!

]]> 2024-08-05 14:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067838431 https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067838521 getting the tea on my students personal lives


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]]> 2024-08-05 14:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067838893 Space https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839094 I know every student's name and at least one thing about them be the end of the 1st week

]]> 2024-08-05 14:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839094 Learning the names of our classmates through alliteration. https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839258 2024-08-05 14:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839258 https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839282 Greet students at the door

]]> 2024-08-05 14:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839282 1st week https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839376 Icebreakers and rote songs

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]]> 2024-08-05 14:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839640 Organize space to be comfortable for all students. Make room to move around the classroom. https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839756 2024-08-05 14:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067839756 Wilds https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067840152 We will play ice breakers and play brain break games. This allows them to relax and not feel pressured from US Rigor.

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]]> 2024-08-05 14:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067841537 Class expectations https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067841818 Make sure rules and expectations are discussed and posted around the classroom

]]> 2024-08-05 14:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067841818 Involved students in the decoration of my classroom gracieferch https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067982374 2024-08-05 17:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067982374 Students create posters outlining rules, procedures, tools, materials, etc. gracieferch https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067982626 2024-08-05 17:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067982626 Physical space https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067982754 I try to create a space that is warm and inviting both for myself and the students. I am often in this space more than home so it is important to feel comfortable.

I stand near my door and greet each student, use grouping to inspire conversation and use the personal effects in class to make it feel more comfortable.

]]> 2024-08-05 17:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067982754 creating a sense of belonging https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067982834 A sense of belonging is how welcomed and "part of" the class that the students feel.


]]> 2024-08-05 17:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067982834 Classroom Layout https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983060 organizing my classroom to promote group participation, not cutting myself off from my students with the placement of my desk, being at my door, having my proximity to my students be close by walking around and monitoring

]]> 2024-08-05 17:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983060 The layout of my room will be partner pairing at opening then merge to groups of four https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983085 2024-08-05 17:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983085 Group critiques and reflections on each project gracieferch https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983135 2024-08-05 17:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983135 https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983138 I have student collaborate on administrative stuff

]]> 2024-08-05 17:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983138 1st week of school https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983587 Students write their own credo about what their goals are for their lives. Groups of students will create a class credo for each period.

Personality quizzes also work great for seeing different learning styles and personalities.

]]> 2024-08-05 17:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067983587 Day 1 and Day 2 are get to know you activities including creating the first page of the interactive notebook (all About Me) https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984065 2024-08-05 17:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984065 https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984102 Create a space that is spacious, and inviting. Make space welcoming, create seating that allows for change, and use decorations that invoke serenity and calm.

]]> 2024-08-05 17:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984102 Sense of Belonging https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984103 Students feel like they can communicate with teacher and peers and navigate the classroom set up

]]> 2024-08-05 17:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984103 Getting to know you activities https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984242 name plate activity, getting to know you bingo, keagan strategies for group activities, review rules and procedures and invite students to participate in writing the rules for our classroom

]]> 2024-08-05 17:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984242 Celebrate Successes https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984693 Celebrating success throughout the year with student achievements, birthdays, special things happening in their lives.

]]> 2024-08-05 18:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984693 Name games, Create Classroom Rules https://padlet.com/barbara_verity/pcwa6wajy5rdy38w/wish/3067984942 Name Game

Getting to know you games

Community Rules for each class.

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