https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl A Shared Resource for all CVUSD Elementary Teachers en-us 2022-10-10 23:35:17 UTC 2025-05-14 14:59:27 UTC hello@padlet.com dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334298596 https://drive.google.com/file/d/19IHhazG86bCcb8-w3Xl1iThRAKHczYZB/view?usp=sharing]]> 2022-10-10 23:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334298596 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334301645 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYupc_08TKpCalfhsDh2vu22YD5VZxru/view?usp=sharing]]> 2022-10-10 23:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334301645 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334302228 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QQ9dpZTDrR9ovNytwSvi0MLOCcxqDybQ/view?usp=sharing]]> 2022-10-10 23:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334302228 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334303107 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4BOWG8j6GuojYDASeIoHpa2ECxEyvJG/view?usp=sharing]]> 2022-10-10 23:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334303107 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334303951 2022-10-10 23:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334303951 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334304260 2022-10-10 23:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334304260 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334305670 2022-10-10 23:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334305670 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334312427 2022-10-10 23:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334312427 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334314017 2022-10-11 00:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334314017 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334314502 2022-10-11 00:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334314502 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334315631 Exit slips are written student responses to questions teachers pose at the end of a class or lesson. These quick, informal assessments enable teachers to quickly assess students' understanding of the material.]]> 2022-10-11 00:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334315631 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334315884 2022-10-11 00:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2334315884 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2339036552 2022-10-13 15:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2339036552 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2339037433 2022-10-13 15:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2339037433 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2347751135 2022-10-19 19:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2347751135 dsellers32 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2349709625 2022-10-20 20:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2349709625 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365276364 2022-11-01 16:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365276364 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365290152 2022-11-01 17:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365290152 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365291871 Every Monday, we do Roses and Thorns. Each student gets to tell the class something positive that happened over the weekend and something that may not have been too good. Most of my students only have Roses, but for the times they have Thorns, we try to make them feel better. It leads to a great discussion among the students.]]> 2022-11-01 17:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365291871 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365293510 Soft start activity bags in the morning. Students can work alone, with a partner, or small group. Uno, Magnatiles, cars, Hashtag blocks, stacking blocks, tic-tac-toe, etc. ]]> 2022-11-01 17:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365293510 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365294050 Brain Breaks are great! We usually do one with movement to help get us going in the morning.]]> 2022-11-01 17:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365294050 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365294321 2022-11-01 17:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365294321 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365294749 I use a "Things I Wish My Teacher Knew" box in my classroom. My students can write anything personal and place it in the locked box. I check it every day after school, and write back to my kids.]]> 2022-11-01 17:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365294749 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365295066 Did that help? 
Do you need another example?
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What will you do if you get stuck again? 
Where can you look if you need help later when I am not here?]]> 2022-11-01 17:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365295066 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365295362 2022-11-01 17:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365295362 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365296011 2022-11-01 17:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365296011 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365296422 2022-11-01 17:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365296422 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365296955 Morning ritual:

Every morning, we all say "good morning" to one another, and ask how we're feeling each morning. Then we choose cards from our SEL box to discuss as group. Students and classroom staff share experiences on how we've dealt with different scenarios and how we can improve.]]> 2022-11-01 17:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365296955 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365296990 When students come in, they put their things away and then move their name from home to school.]]> 2022-11-01 17:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365296990 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365299300 Students can earn a mind reading magic trick]]> 2022-11-01 17:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365299300 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365300062 Students each get an opportunity to share a topic they would like to learn about, then I plan lessons around their interests, with a focus on interactive activities.]]> 2022-11-01 17:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365300062 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365300518 2022-11-01 17:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365300518 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365301074 Have students greet each other, share on a given topic, and do a fun activity that promotes collaboration and community building

]]> 2022-11-01 17:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365301074 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365301331 2022-11-01 17:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365301331 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365301381 Learn about and share traditions that are celebrated by students that may not be the typical holidays/traditions known by the majority of kids. Give those students a voice to share what is important in their culture!]]> 2022-11-01 17:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365301381 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365301943 These are great for morning discussions and gaining knowledge of your students.]]> 2022-11-01 17:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365301943 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365302272 Each week a different student gets to share photos, personal likes, their favorite book, and something special to them. At the end of the week we make the student a book. Each student writes and draws what they love the most about that student. The poster they share becomes the cover for their memory book at the end of the year.]]> 2022-11-01 17:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365302272 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365302953 Asking how something went, students' understanding, or how they are feeling quickly with their hands.]]> 2022-11-01 17:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365302953 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365303532 Have students "Check Out" at the end of the week with their favorite/ least favorite lessons and activities. ]]> 2022-11-01 17:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365303532 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365303823 Allow students to brainstorm within a group setting and share ideas/thoughts aloud]]> 2022-11-01 17:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365303823 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365304622 After the writing process, I'll pick a paper to read aloud without telling the student's name. I let the students know that they can reveal that it is their paper at the end. When I finish reading the paper, I pick 3 students to say something they liked about the paper. The wish is one thing that they would have liked to have more of in the paper. Kids love doing this, and the person who wrote the paper feels awesome!]]> 2022-11-01 17:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365304622 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365304705 2022-11-01 17:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365304705 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365304747 Show and tell. Bring something from home to share with the classroom.]]> 2022-11-01 17:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365304747 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365305030 Each week we pick a new VIP. They are in charge of starting the day for us. Each day they have a different thing to share. Monday=how was your weekend? Did you do anything fun? Tuesday=Share a joke or poem with the class. Does anyone else want to share? etc. ]]> 2022-11-01 17:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365305030 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365306984 2022-11-01 17:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365306984 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365308359 Each morning my students meet me at the door, we look each other in the eyes and say good morning then do a greeting of their choice whether it is a fist bump, hug, or elbow bump etc. Then they start the day with morning tubs where they can socialize with each other and I can do other check-ins as needed. ]]> 2022-11-01 17:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365308359 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365309097 Every week a new student starts the day for us and shares something about themselves. Friday they bring somethng from home that's special to them. They share it with the class.]]> 2022-11-01 17:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365309097 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365309220 After greeting each student at the door, the class sits on the rug. After the flag salute, we use ASL to talk about the date, weather, and learn new vocabulary. Together, we discuss a topic (SEL, focus of month, etc), read a story, talk about our weekends. Then head outside for a few stretches and run a lap and engage with students. Everyone comes back in ready to start our day.]]> 2022-11-01 17:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365309220 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365311075 2022-11-01 17:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365311075 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365311989 Special personal greeting for each student, each morning at the door.]]> 2022-11-01 17:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365311989 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365312305 2022-11-01 17:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365312305 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365312394 Greet students at the door making sure to say good morning to each one.]]> 2022-11-01 17:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365312394 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365312539 As the students walk in, I do a visual/ motion welcome with each student.]]> 2022-11-01 17:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365312539 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365313172 A great way to get to know your students and set actionable goals!]]> 2022-11-01 17:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365313172 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365313581 Ask students a morning question such as "Do you like waffles or pancakes?" They are able to choose another answer if they'd like.]]> 2022-11-01 17:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365313581 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365313724 Play "Would You Rather."
Morning Meeting Circles

]]> 2022-11-01 17:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365313724 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365314261 Every Friday we do hugs and high fives before leaving the classroom.]]> 2022-11-01 17:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365314261 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365315184 Morning meetings - students share about their lives outside of school. ]]> 2022-11-01 17:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365315184 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365315496 Lead class dance breaks to share their "special dance move."]]> 2022-11-01 17:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365315496 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365316341 After activities have students use a 1-5 scale about what they thought about the activity and what can we do to improve it.]]> 2022-11-01 17:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365316341 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365318029 Wonder Walls - Allowing students to pursue the answers to their own "burning questions."  
Choice in showing what they have learned by creating a rubric, yet allowing choice in creating how they would like to share their knowledge by using the rubric co-created.]]> 2022-11-01 17:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365318029 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365318574 Journal communication, sticky notes with their thoughts on a particular project, self reflections assessments.]]> 2022-11-01 17:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365318574 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365318736 2022-11-01 17:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365318736 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365319442 As part of my classroom reward system, students can cash in tickets to "sponsor a brain break song or short video" in class. After making sure it's school appropriate, I share it on the Promethean and we have a little dance party. The kids get a kick out of being a Class DJ.]]> 2022-11-01 17:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365319442 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365319993 Students assess themselves and look at practical ways they can show effort. They can use this to set goals and let the teacher know how they can support them in achieving those goals.]]> 2022-11-01 17:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365319993 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365320734 "Goodbye Circles" sharing their "Roses and Thorns" for the day.
Individual meetings, community circles, and personal reflection surveys on what worked for them individually.]]> 2022-11-01 17:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365320734 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365321767 2022-11-01 17:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365321767 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365322260 Singing the "We Wish You Well" song after talking with the class about who is not there today creates a classroom community by boosting your school family connection.  Noticing that students in the class family are gone for the day gives students the feeling that they all matter and that they are in our hearts even when they are not even in the classroom!]]> 2022-11-01 17:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365322260 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365322992 Students write shoutouts to other students and/or teacher at the end of the week. Students share in a community circle.]]> 2022-11-01 17:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365322992 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365323104 2022-11-01 17:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365323104 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365323595 Challenge students with a theme: Bring in a picture (photo or drawn); Bring in something you are proud of; Bring in something that reminds you of a place you have been; etc]]> 2022-11-01 17:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365323595 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365326467 We have a morning ritual where we have a selected morning leader tht guides the class through the regular morning routine. This gives each child a chance to successfully use their voice to guide the class.]]> 2022-11-01 17:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365326467 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365328192 Giving students the choice in what they want to do during centers allows them the chance to explore what interests them.]]> 2022-11-01 17:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365328192 https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365328544 https://www.polleverywhere.com/classroom-response-system]]> 2022-11-01 17:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dsellers32/ysit1hvbl8eppwjl/wish/2365328544