This bite shares how and why to use a daily check-in form. It is a great tracking tools and encourages communication!

Here is a copy of the form for your own use.

This bite discusses the importance of building relationships. And reminds us that building positive relationships sets the stage for successful learning experiences.

Here is a copy of the slide deck.

We know that the more students feel connected to their learning community, the more likely they are to engage with it. Check out these instructional strategies that can keep students feeling connect whether they are in class or learning at a distance.

In the distance learning environment, we often feel like we are talking to empty screens. So in this bite we offer a few conversation starters. Here is a copy of the slide deck for your use.

This strategy helps us to gauge how students are feeling on any given day. It is a simple way to make sure students feel seen, heard and acknowledged . For more details you can check out the slide-deck.

This bite of learning discusses three icebreakers to try today: Two Truths and a Lie, Introduce a Partner and Same & Different. For more details checkout the slide-deck

I sat down and chatted with Laura Shants, an English, ESL and Science teacher, about why she creates classroom agreements to build community and accountability in her classroom.

In part 2 we learn about the process she uses to build these agreements .

We spend a lot of time building community in our classrooms and as a result we want to say goodbye in authentic and unique ways. Here are some ideas to end the year on a high note.

Resources: Slide Deck

This bite models how to play Would you Rather using Jamboard. It includes some tips for set up, how to make it accessible , and how to use it facilitate discussion.

Here is a copy of the template for your own use.

This bite models how to use 4 Corners on a Jamboard to allow students to interact and express their opinions.

Here is a copy of the template for your own use

This bite models how to play Caption This using Jamboard. This great game can help build community, creative thinking skills or to practice sentence structure.

Here is a copy of the template for your use.