Adult Crew Discussions: Kindness & Care by Sameera Omar https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf Welcome! Please share your thoughts below: en-us 2022-02-08 14:19:57 UTC 2025-09-26 15:49:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Communication https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043126745 Telling students you love and care for them. ]]> 2022-02-11 20:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043126745 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127132 2022-02-11 20:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127132 Students give me spontaneous hugs! https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127317 2022-02-11 20:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127317 They love you back https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127542 2022-02-11 20:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127542 You get what you give. Build the relationship, and oftentimes they reciprocate. https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127655 2022-02-11 20:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127655 Appreciation https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127770 Tell students thank you when they make your job easier or do an act of kindness. ]]> 2022-02-11 20:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127770 Hugs and smiles https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127914 2022-02-11 20:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127914 Making sure they are heard https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127954 Taking time to listen to each student]]> 2022-02-11 20:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043127954 INCREASED MOOD AND/OR MOTIVATION THAT IS CLEARLY VISIBLE https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128208 2022-02-11 20:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128208 When conflict arises, you can hear key phrases and strategies you taught in class being used to fix the problem. https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128213 2022-02-11 20:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128213 Hugs https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128274 2022-02-11 20:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128274 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128280  6th grader said it was rigged because she got a 4 on compassion and she know she's mean! lol]]> 2022-02-11 20:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128280 When students are excited to share things with you and tell you they love you. https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128556 2022-02-11 20:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128556 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128789 When students show a certain respect or that they want to be around

]]> 2022-02-11 20:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128789 Praise https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128809 Sharing with students what strengths you see in them. ]]> 2022-02-11 20:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043128809 How to show kindness to students https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129071 Slow down and tell them why you enjoy their company and what you enjoy about them that makes them unique. 

]]> 2022-02-11 20:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129071 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129311 Telling students privately, not in front of everyone

]]> 2022-02-11 20:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129311 Acknowledgement mphelps28 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129490 Subtle ways in which students know teachers are noticing them and are proud of them.]]> 2022-02-11 20:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129490 Show them respect no matter their ability, background https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129499 2022-02-11 20:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129499 Indicators that students have received kindness. ycardenas1 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129911 Creating messages of care and enthusiasm around the opportunity of given a choice.]]> 2022-02-11 20:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043129911 Communication is key both ways. They want to hear from me and I want to hear from them. I want to know how they are feeling etc. Good morning etc... https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043130023 2022-02-11 20:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043130023 Treat kids equally--they can tell when you have favorites https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043130169 2022-02-11 20:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043130169 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043130425 Shy, quiet student - highlight his accomplishments during an activity.  Few days later he opened up on a day he was feeling down.  Just showing them youre on their side.

]]> 2022-02-11 20:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043130425 Relaxation and Movement Exercises mphelps28 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043130975 Used at the top of class and at the end. Breathing exercises and a bit of yoga movement.]]> 2022-02-11 20:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043130975 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131187 Acknowledging the goals students have struggled with and accomplished, and doing it in a way that they respond well to.]]> 2022-02-11 20:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131187 Celebrate them in their love language. https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131348 2022-02-11 20:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131348 Genuine. Fake it till you make it doesn't work for students who read through the foolishness. Genuinely care about their wellbeing. hbrown134 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131644 2022-02-11 20:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131644 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131819 Take time to listen - students have real things going on, and they need to feel seen and heard.]]> 2022-02-11 20:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131819 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131850 Tone of voice!! ]]> 2022-02-11 20:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131850 Ways To Show Kindness ycardenas1 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131896 Meeting students at their level, seeing them eye to eye. Doing multiple acts of kindness have a larger impact than bigger acts of kindness. (Ex: leaving little messages of kindness on assignments for them to see)]]> 2022-02-11 20:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043131896 Genuine Greetings mphelps28 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043132333 Initiated by the students. ]]> 2022-02-11 20:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043132333 I use the transition time between classes when I'm waiting for other teachers to dismiss to have an actual conversation and listen to them say what they want to say. We get so tied up in our day to day that we sometimes forget that children are humans and this brings the humanity back to school. https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043132345 2022-02-11 20:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043132345 Ways to Show Kindness (pt 2) ycardenas1 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043134155 Continual words of affirmation. Using words like leaders when you refer to them so that they sense that encouragement. Addressing them as they come in to class on a personal level. Use a sense of humor to make things more personable. Celebrate the successes and moments of growth.]]> 2022-02-11 20:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043134155 Day Babies mphelps28 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043134382 Treating students the way you would treat your own children. Being playful when the time is right. ]]> 2022-02-11 20:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043134382 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043134704 A shout-out or encouragement box - students write notes for other students]]> 2022-02-11 20:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043134704 Really Listening mphelps28 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043135787 Taking time to learn about who your students really are.]]> 2022-02-11 20:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043135787 apologize https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043136358 We all make mistakes and we as the adults need to model how to apologize when we mess up.]]> 2022-02-11 20:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043136358 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043136634 High-fiving students, or other special greeting.]]> 2022-02-11 20:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043136634 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043137140 When they know they can joke with you]]> 2022-02-11 20:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043137140 Ask them how they are doing or about their day and listen. https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043138699 2022-02-11 20:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043138699 rreed85 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043138784 I try to know what some of their favorite things are and have them on hand; usually it's snacks, but also other fun things they like to play with.]]> 2022-02-11 20:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043138784 Building relationships and trust mphelps28 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043139190 It's the foundation for EVERYTHING. With staff and students alike! Just being available and accessible. Making a positive impact. ]]> 2022-02-11 20:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043139190 Ideas ycardenas1 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043139227 Asking students themselves, how would you want to be shown kindness.

Being intentional about all students being heard.]]> 2022-02-11 20:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043139227 Smiles, hugs, showing kindness to others. https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043140119 2022-02-11 20:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043140119 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043141318 Give them time to share about what's going on in their lives. ]]> 2022-02-11 20:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043141318 https://padlet.com/somar5/zjulhi73q77hcyjf/wish/2043142608 Listening to them
Genuinely listening and being curious
Focusing on the introverted students and figuring out how to connect with them
Sharing personal information
Knowing their interests 
Feeding them



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