A relationship-building strategy that can also be used for self-awareness
Provides opportunities to find out how others are feeling.
It's the initial contact that offers a feeling of belonging.
Knowing that someone is “seeing” and “hearing” them tells students that they are valued and have worth. This helps in understanding and shining a light on how the students feel.
Greeting by name and a positive statement increases engagement, attention to learning, or on-task behavior and it establishes rapport.
Non-threatening cues for students to respond to:
Say a phrase, using five or fewer words, that describes your day yesterday.
Finish this sentence: “The best news I’ve had in the past week is _______.”
Finish this sentence: “When I was little, I thought I wanted to be______.”
Name one skill you have that no one in this group knows about.
Finish this sentence: “The next time we meet, we should_______.”
What is one thing that you would like to accomplish before _______.”
What is the main challenge you face in the first 10 minutes of your day?”
How would your next-door neighbor describe you, in two words?”