Gestures to Show You Care by Carissa Madeira https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa What are some small things you can do to to show a student that you care? en-us 2017-11-13 17:44:09 UTC 2025-10-16 23:42:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Show an interest in his culture by asking questions. noelc2 https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206381385 2017-11-13 17:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206381385 Ask questions about her interests and personal life. noelc2 https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206381754 2017-11-13 17:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206381754 Leave him a note wishing him a great Thanksgiving break and letting him know you're excited to see him after and hear about his time off. noelc2 https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206382051 2017-11-13 17:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206382051 If she creates a picture or story while spending time with you (or simply FOR you), display it in your office or classroom. noelc2 https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206382525 2017-11-13 17:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206382525 Make a note of his birthday and be sure to celebrate it (if appropriate). Let him know you're getting excited as it approaches! noelc2 https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206382965 2017-11-13 17:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206382965 Follow-up... If a student shares a worry about a test or something else, check-in about it later! noelc2 https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206383240 2017-11-13 17:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206383240 Positive sticky-notes, stickers noelc2 https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206383418 2017-11-13 17:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206383418 Tell him what you like about him. noelc2 https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206383587 2017-11-13 17:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206383587 Give a small gift related to his interests - "I saw this blue pencil and thought of you since I know you like blue!" noelc2 https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206433875 2017-11-13 19:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206433875 Go out of your way to check in with a student when you see her in the building. Be aware of your facial expression during your interactions. It carries more weight than your actual words. Students feel cared for and valued when they see your face "light up" when you see them. madeirak https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206472361 2017-11-13 20:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206472361 If you share a recess time, take some time to throw a football, twirl the jump rope, or play 4-square hromiakw https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206497088 2017-11-13 21:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206497088 Ask him to come to your room to help with a "very important job" during bus time. Take time to talk with him while he is helping with the job. Tell him how you couldn't have done the job without him. hromiakw https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206497326 2017-11-13 21:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206497326 At MEC, take a quick walk around the courtyard. There are interesting natural discoveries to be made year round. madeirak https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206679813 2017-11-14 13:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/noelc2/z6ouqd98hrpa/wish/206679813