Community Building

"The Greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of it's members." - Coretta Scott King

Monthly Strategy: 5:1 Ratio for Positive Feedback

The Necessity of Finding More Ways to PraiseEncouraging students is not enough, says a new study—you actually have to raise your ratio of praise to reprimands dramatically, and that might mean keeping track.

Positive Feedback for Students: Examples and How You Can Incorporate it Into Your ClassroomYou might have heard the saying, “words have power.” It’s a bit of a cliche, but the sentiment rings true,... Read More

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Monthly Strategy: Appreciation, Apology, Aha!

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Appreciation, Apology, AhaStudents reflect on the day by asking them to share an appreciation, an apology, and an “aha” moment.

60-Second Strategy: Appreciation, Apology, Aha!A quick, low-key way to build community in your classroom on a daily basis.

Closing Routine: Appreciate, Apology, Aha — Pear DeckThis routine helps students nurture their classroom community by sharing appreciation for their peers, apologies when they may have hurt others’ feelings, and “ aha ” moments they experienced in understanding themselves, the class, or the world.

Jamboard with staff ideas from opening week!

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Milwaukee Public Schools Guide for Building Relationships

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