Ideas to Build Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Making Deep Authentic Relationships With Students by Susan CHENG https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i Brenna / Angelin (Tues Morning) en-us 2021-08-10 14:54:05 UTC 2021-08-10 18:11:25 UTC hello@padlet.com TPD Ideas m_chengusman https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674216709 - my mosaic / my lived experiences shoe box
- early arrival hangout
- lunch dates 
- dismissal hangout 
- supervising extracurricular activities
- quick one minute social check ins ]]> 2021-08-10 14:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674216709 TPD Ideas m_chengusman https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674218739 - Grade team "competition" 
- Discuss, who are we as Learners?
- morning message
- connection time  
- fictional story time
- restorative circles.
- Routine for "turning on" the brain
- Establishing fun routines to become learning ready. 
- co-constructing classroom expectations]]> 2021-08-10 14:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674218739 TPD Ideas m_chengusman https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674219350 - Home visits (virtual or in person)
- Dismissal hangout 
- Visit a family business 
- find out what's important to the family and learn about it]]> 2021-08-10 14:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674219350 TPD Ideas m_chengusman https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674220239 - lead warm up in team mtgs
- offer to support without overextending yourself. 
- shadowing a great teacher. 
- invite for a walk around the block. ]]> 2021-08-10 14:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674220239 Ask questions and be curious! https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353187 2021-08-10 16:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353187 Have a question that everyone shares out at the beginning of meetings https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353296 2021-08-10 16:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353296 Team buliding games/challenges https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353524 2021-08-10 16:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353524 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353695 Jar of Life writing
Star Student for the week
Ice Breakers]]> 2021-08-10 16:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353695 It sounds simple but just getting together to talk about things other than school can work WONDERS for a team dynamic! https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353789 2021-08-10 16:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353789 letter to the teacher https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353964 2021-08-10 16:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674353964 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354079 Lunch with students

spending time playing at recess with students--- playing whatever games they are already playing - basketball, tetherball, etc. 

Talking before and after school while waiting 

Check ins


]]> 2021-08-10 16:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354079 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354260 Morning meetings, whole group activities]]> 2021-08-10 16:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354260 Talk to families about what is important to them, not just about their students and school. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354333 2021-08-10 16:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354333 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354348 Morning Meeting with time for students to share.]]> 2021-08-10 16:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354348 Attend outside of school activities: https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354402 Like:
Baseball game
Soccer Game
Gymnastics meet
Dance show 
Etc]]> 2021-08-10 16:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354402 Finding out their areas of expertise/interest and having them come in to teach the class https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354508 2021-08-10 16:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354508 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354558 Lunch with teacher
Time Capsule note to self to future self

]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354558 Going to events once it's covid safe (piano recitals, soccer games, cultural performances, etc.) https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354562 2021-08-10 16:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354562 At the beginning of the year write a letter to students about yourself and they write a letter back about themselves. jamie_rachek https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354595 2021-08-10 16:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354595 Ending the day with a closing circle to reflect on the day ("Peace Pass") https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354613 2021-08-10 16:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354613 lunch bunch! https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354641 2021-08-10 16:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354641 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354668 daily compliment circle ]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354668 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354696 Morning meetings

class games

brain break class building activities - dance party break, class games]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354696 Team building challenges https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354704 2021-08-10 16:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354704 Class parties, class incentives https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354708 2021-08-10 16:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354708 Building Relationship with Colleagues https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354738 I love being part of committees with faculty so that we can share collective ideas with one another and be able to foster a sense of community through working together.]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354738 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354740 Inviting families to come into our classroom and do read alouds]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354740 Community Circles and Closing Circles! https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354745 2021-08-10 16:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354745 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354794 Teaching growth mindset to connect with each other and see the similarities and differences of your classmates. ]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354794 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354959 Morning Meetings]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354959 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354965 Home visits, take time at conferences to chat, calling home, sending home great work

]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674354965 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355062 Getting to know you handouts for the families to fill in- concerns for the year/information about their child that they want us to know.]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355062 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355118 -Game days 
-lunch bunch
-breakfast bunch
-home visits
-getting extracurricular schedules and going to games or activities
-guest reader
-teach me Thursday (children sign up to teach classmates)
-My Story (students contribute to our weekly newsletter and choose work or photos of the week to go in with something about themselves)
-weekly restorative circles]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355118 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355187 Attend student events outside of school (sports games, dance recitals, etc.)]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355187 Class incentive jar, they have work together to earn parties or fun activities https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355215 2021-08-10 16:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355215 Ideas https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355228 -During academic conferences always ask relationship building questions at the end. 
-Get to know their care takers, have open communication lines with them. 
-Share about yourself! If you open up, they will too. ]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355228 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355306 Daily check-in when they walk in the room.
Asking about their lives and remembering what they tell you!
Incorporating their interests into the classroom and the activities.
Daily reminder that you love them and are there for them.]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355306 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355350 -breakfast conversations
-biweekly/monthly conversations with parents.

]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355350 Class Rules https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355480 Have them work together to create a set of classroom rules that they think are important]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355480 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355485 All about me bag, full of items or pictures from home! spending lunch together to talk about each item so i can better understand them!]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355485 Parent Teacher Home Visits https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355518 - zoom calls, meet at a local and public place as alternatives to visiting their home
- what are their hopes and dreams for their child (see child from the parents eyes)]]> 2021-08-10 16:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355518 Being a good listener. Being kind. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355531 2021-08-10 16:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355531 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355588 Finding families and chatting before/after school during drop off or pick up

Hosting events to showcase learning and check in with parents

communicating weekly/daily through communication apps]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355588 Go to recess with them, or plan for an extra recess for your class and just hang out https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355603 2021-08-10 16:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355603 Make time in your schedule to build relationships with colleagues, just like you do your students. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355614 2021-08-10 16:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355614 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355696 a teacher/student journal I share with each kid, play with kids at recess, chat with the first few kids in line, welcome each kid into class, eat snack with a different table group each day. ]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355696 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355753 Attending events and activites outside of school]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355753 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355779 Weekly communication through phone, email, text, cards.
Learning celebrations with families.]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355779 Call each parent and tell them something positive about their child, and do that within the first two weeks of school. A couple kids a night and you are done, and it can help make that connection with the parents. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355811 2021-08-10 16:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355811 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355844 Being intentional while conferring with students, focusing on connection.]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674355844 Participating in a new experience together. Shared experiences. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356020 2021-08-10 16:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356020 Having attention getters and songs unique to your class, hand motions https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356026 2021-08-10 16:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356026 2 truths and a lie activity at the beginning of the year. I go first as the teacher. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356032 2021-08-10 16:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356032 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356042 Guess what forms ]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356042 Morning meeting and closing circle everyday https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356079 2021-08-10 16:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356079 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356155 Truly take lunch and talk to each other]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356155 Check-ins, compliments, shout outs. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356181 2021-08-10 16:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356181 Getting to know Families https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356229 I love being an open teacher with open lines of communication for my families. I want families to know that I am available to chat and ensure that their student is successful.]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356229 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356274 Restorative circles that students plan
Game Days
Fun Friday activities that the students choose/plan
Class art projects
Gardening]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356274 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356315 Weekly newsletters in multiple languages as well as inviting them in to share about who they are as a family! Home visits!]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356315 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356405 Go to recess and play together every once in a while]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356405 "What I wish my teacher knew" https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356599 Have the students do this activity on what they wish their teachers knew about them. You can do it anonymously or with their names on it. I usually have them be anonymous, but if they feel comfortable they can tell me about it at another time.]]> 2021-08-10 16:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356599 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356674 Check in's in the hallway

random acts of kindness--- favorite drinks for a coworker

]]> 2021-08-10 16:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674356674 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357513 Inviting students to write a private letter titled “what i wish my teacher knew about me.” I would provide feedback and hopefully open a safe space for them to express themselves. ]]> 2021-08-10 16:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357513 Journal writing and responding back to students. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357538 2021-08-10 16:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357538 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357717 Ask questions and listen to answers. 
Be vulnerable about self. ]]> 2021-08-10 16:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357717 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357906 -Teamwork/Team building exercises (not necessarily education related) - Floor is LAVA, scavenger hunts, get to know me Bingo, etc.
- Get to know me circles or meetings...every student answers a daily question (or 2) about themselves that helps other students connect with them
- Collaboration opportunities
- Asking students to help solve conflicts
- Giving them choice in their classroom and daily routines.]]> 2021-08-10 16:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357906 get to know who they are outside of school; find a topic you connect on and talk about it often https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357935 2021-08-10 16:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357935 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357985 Multicultural food celebration, families bring in their favorite dish]]> 2021-08-10 16:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674357985 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358043 Offer multiple ways for families to communicate with you]]> 2021-08-10 16:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358043 Open door policies, give families a chance to help out in the classroom somehow. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358073 2021-08-10 16:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358073 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358116 Home visits
Parents come in and share a book, teach, etc.
Invite parents in for shared learning 
Weekly positive phone calls, texts, or emails about their child
Newsletter shares photos and quotes from the children

]]> 2021-08-10 16:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358116 Finding out how families use math at home and making connections to this with students in class https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358296 2021-08-10 16:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358296 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358318 Organize team building games 
Morning meetings where they pair with different students 
Encouraging them to play with new friends on the playground ]]> 2021-08-10 16:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358318 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358374 Student made class contract- I give the kids the prompt "I need my classmates to..." and we find things that we all agree on. Then I type them and make it ~pretty~ and post this in the classroom for them to see and refer to. -From Capturing Kids Hearts ]]> 2021-08-10 16:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358374 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358454 Inviting colleagues for coffee]]> 2021-08-10 16:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358454 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358494 -Sharing feelings in the morning.
-Morning meeting activities that find similarities
-Sharing compliments at the end of the day.


]]> 2021-08-10 16:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358494 Students as a Class https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358529 Building a routine to ensure that students know and recognize what we will be doing. Creating a space for students to recognize one another for who they are as individuals. ]]> 2021-08-10 16:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358529 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358543 Positive calls or messages home as often as possible!!]]> 2021-08-10 16:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358543 Be fully present in conversations with them (put away technology; listen to learn - not respond) https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358637 2021-08-10 16:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674358637 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674359101 Walks after school
Sharing a podcast together
Book study
Coffee date

]]> 2021-08-10 16:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674359101 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674359237 Get to know each other outside of work. Friday Afternoon Clubs (where staff meets up at a restaurant after work on Fridays) are one way to do this.]]> 2021-08-10 16:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674359237 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674359386 Positive texts or phone calls home.]]> 2021-08-10 16:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674359386 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674359672 Group STE(A)M challenges]]> 2021-08-10 16:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674359672 Relationships with students individually https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360027 Having one on one time with each student to be able to share any experiences they have had. Coaching students after school, and being a mentor for them throughout life.]]> 2021-08-10 16:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360027 Join them during center time. Talk/listen to them while on duty (lunch, recess, ect.) Host show and tell. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360190 2021-08-10 16:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360190 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360306 - Invite parents/family into the classroom as often as possible!
- Guest reader...gives hints and students have to guess which student the reader belongs to.
- Weekly check-ins with families...how is their student doing? What do they need from you?]]> 2021-08-10 16:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360306 Having students give shout outs to each other at the end of lessons, projects, the day, etc. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360468 2021-08-10 16:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360468 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360703 Identify the best way for parents to communicate with you. Some parents prefer the phone, others prefer text, or face to face! Think about their comfort level! 
Send parents cute things that their child may have done that day in school, it will help them feel comfortable with you. 
Call parents with positive news]]> 2021-08-10 16:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360703 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360836 - Phone calls home to discuss student achievements
- Videos, pictures, and (hopefully soon!) in-class visits from families to discuss different topics, such as hobbies, favorite books, careers, etc. 
- Making sure to include families in important conversations concerning their student, and value their input. ]]> 2021-08-10 16:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360836 Including the class in making decisions about the classroom norms, call and responses, "team name" https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360891 2021-08-10 16:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674360891 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674361168 Send positive emails/phone calls home (I challenge myself to at least one a day). ]]> 2021-08-10 16:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674361168 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674361498 Have students "apply" for a class job. You learn a lot about their strengths and the things they enjoy by having them describe why they would be good at the job they are applying for.]]> 2021-08-10 16:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674361498 Establish positive relationships at the beginning of the year by calling each parent about something positive their child did during the first week t_vandrelothe https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674361688 2021-08-10 16:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674361688 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674361789 - Lower grade/upper grade buddies
- Teacher Happy Hour...hang out outside of the workplace
- Ask for their input and opinions
- Share your classes work with the school/other teachers]]> 2021-08-10 16:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674361789 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674362279 "Get to Know You" Games are not just for the first week of school! 

]]> 2021-08-10 16:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674362279 Think Pair Share moments (this can be for morning meeting ice breakers, discussion moments, etc. I love for these moments to happen with students who normally don't interact with one another. It allows them to find connections that may not have been known prior to the discussion. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674362461 2021-08-10 16:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674362461 https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674364278 morning meetings, community builders, lunch bunches, family phone calls or visits, guest speakers/ guest read-alouds, variety of read alouds with opportunities to share personal lived experiences, involvement in kids after school activities/ passions]]> 2021-08-10 16:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674364278 Video newsletters - I love to do these videos to update my families about what we are doing in the classroom and learn more about me each week. https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674365215 2021-08-10 16:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/m_chengusman/zbyloutja4mz187i/wish/1674365215