Tier 1: 

• What do you value most in a friendship?

• What is your most treasured possession?

• Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner. Share a total of five items (for groups of two). 

• What values do we practice in our classroom?

• How do we show that we are listening and that we care about each other?

• How can we make others feel safe?

• What does inclusivity mean to us? 

• What experiences make us unique/special?

• What things would a good friend say about you?

• What is your family like?

Tier 2: 

• Do you have a more negative or positive experience when you’re outside?

• What is one thing about my culture that no one knows/understands?

• Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why?

• What is a special memory you have with your family?

• What talents or special abilities do you have? Tell us/me about them

• Who is someone important in your life?

• Who is someone who can always cheer you up?

• When was a time that you were proud of yourself?

• What’s difficult for you?

• I work best when ______________________________. 

Tier 3: 

• Complete this sentence: “I wish I had someone with whom I could share…”

• What is something that people sometimes misunderstand about you?

• How does social media talk about your community/people? 

• How do people in our school view you? What are you thankful for in your life?

• How can I support you and your community?

• What helps you when you’re feeling anxious or scared?

• Who is your support system?

• Who can I call to cheer you up?

• What is keeping you up at night?

• Is there someone you can talk to at home or at school? Who do you trust?

• My teachers can best support me or help me by ______________________.

• Do you feel unsafe at school?