Tier 1 Practices | Prevention
Connection Rituals
Using student interest surveys, icebreakers, mood check-ins, class meetings, or similar activities that provide all students with safe, predictable opportunities to share their interests, thoughts, and preferences with the class.
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A slideshow with short, teacher-created videos that walk through the what, why, when, and how of this strategy.
"Before we get started, please turn to you partner and share what you think about our daily 'Would you rather?' I'll tell you what I think in a minute, and I'm really curious, Sarah, what you think about this one."
A Student Interests and Preferences Survey. Use it early in a term to gather info. You can also check out a paper version.
Strategies for Gathering Student Feedback.pdfA tip sheet with a menu of ideas about how to gather feedback from students.
Sources and Further Learning
Framework Alignment
Guide to Schoolwide SEL Rubric (CASEL)
Restorative Practices Implementation, Trainers and Training: An Administrator’s Checklist (Minnesota Department of Education)
Trauma-Sensitive School Checklist (Lesley University and Massachusetts Advocates for Children)