Creating Inclusive Classrooms At Maxwell by Elizabeth Cortez-Menendez

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Provide choices

heatherkoczian — 2025-08-05 20:24:43 UTC

Give students parameters to work which allow them to make choices and mistakes to help them learn.

candacemccormick — 2025-08-05 20:24:55 UTC

I always tell me students that I believe in them and that I know that they can achieve whatever learning we are working on.

ashleymunoz8 — 2025-08-05 20:24:57 UTC

Post their work on the walls

alec_craig — 2025-08-05 20:24:58 UTC

I think that setting goals is one way to give students ownership of their learning.

janebeauchane — 2025-08-05 20:25:06 UTC

Give them choices and let them have autonomy in the discussion.

2025-08-05 20:25:20 UTC

We empower the students by showing 1st graders writing examples to show them what they are striving for.

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Trimester awards

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Project Based Learning! Hands-On Activities/Games for Practice!

2025-08-05 20:25:36 UTC

Encouragement and praise

2025-08-05 20:25:38 UTC

Lots of positive reinforcement and bringing their attention to what they're doing right.

ashleymunoz8 — 2025-08-05 20:25:38 UTC

Frequent Positive reinforcement

janebeauchane — 2025-08-05 20:25:41 UTC

Show them something cool that they will have a chance to participate in creating/ learning.

emmaburke18 — 2025-08-05 20:25:47 UTC

Put students in charge, with parameters

2025-08-05 20:25:52 UTC

For student's to see their growth and share with peers

2025-08-05 20:25:55 UTC

positive Messages sent home

heatherkoczian — 2025-08-05 20:26:09 UTC

Visuals on the wall with inspirational/motivational sayings. Plus letting students know they're my favorites.

janebeauchane — 2025-08-05 20:26:27 UTC

Compliment any areas they take interest in an make comparisons toward their personal goals

candacemccormick — 2025-08-05 20:26:30 UTC

Remind my students that we do not learn unless we make mistakes.

2025-08-05 20:26:31 UTC

Give specific feedback to help students succeed.

2025-08-05 20:26:38 UTC

Instead of telling the child Good job let them know what they're doing. For example, " I like the colors you're using on your drawing"

ashleymunoz8 — 2025-08-05 20:26:41 UTC

Class points, so encouragement increases-- their intention goes up because they know whats going to be given at the finish line

2025-08-05 20:26:48 UTC

Create a culture where it is okay to get the answers wrong, and take risks. Also develop autonomy and interest based learning.

2025-08-05 20:26:48 UTC

Show them their progress on assignments and tests

2025-08-05 20:26:51 UTC

Positive notes sent home, small prizes, earning extra Fun Friday, and being recognized at the school level

2025-08-05 20:26:57 UTC

be independent, grow academically.

alec_craig — 2025-08-05 20:27:02 UTC

One of my goals this year is to follow up with a "thank you" to a request or to celebrate someone's effort.

2025-08-05 20:27:08 UTC

Praise! (Effort and Progress, not ability)

2025-08-05 20:27:15 UTC

1st grade uses incentives (tangible), positive praise. Students show case their work and gallery walks. We use scouts to have students recognize other students who follow the dragon way.

2025-08-05 20:27:16 UTC

trimester awards and weekly awards like student of the week

heatherkoczian — 2025-08-05 20:27:16 UTC

Bribes are an effective tool and are often undervalued. IE - Student store, Braggin Dragons, etc.

2025-08-05 20:27:26 UTC

Let students know that you see their effort.

emilymitchell28 — 2025-08-05 20:27:26 UTC

Check with the students about their results and growth over time. Ask them questions about what they can do as well as what I as the teacher can do.

2025-08-05 20:27:28 UTC

Positive sayings, one-on-one conferences with each student showing them they can do it and to keep going

2025-08-05 20:28:05 UTC

Give students choices on group projects.

2025-08-05 20:28:29 UTC

Visuals in the class they can be cultural, representation of themselves, etc

2025-08-05 20:28:38 UTC

Look for and celebrate their strengths, even in the most challenging students. Push them lovingly to go beyond their own expectations.

2025-08-05 20:29:35 UTC

We use compliments and end of the day debrief of what they learned and what excited them. Teaching the power of yet.

emmaburke18 — 2025-08-05 20:29:45 UTC

Acknowledge, build rapport.

2025-08-05 20:29:47 UTC

Positive messages home (GLOW NOTE). Verbal praise.

alec_craig — 2025-08-05 20:30:52 UTC

Celebrate students

2025-08-05 20:31:10 UTC

Teach them well and let them fail. Help them problem solve, and try again. Let them practice until they are successful. This empowers them and boosts their self efficacy.

2025-08-05 20:31:58 UTC

5 positives comments to one negative

2025-08-05 20:34:28 UTC

PBIS stuff :) Give them agency and choices! Let them vote for things and offer suggestions!

emmaburke18 — 2025-08-05 20:34:32 UTC

Visuals for Kiddos