Community building can be so hard because it takes time. It doesn't happen overnight, but you can build relationships with students slowly day by day with little (and very intentional) steps.
And sticky notes can help you!
I keep a pad of sticky notes easily accessible, so I can write a positive note to students in the moment and stick it on their desk while they're working.
I'm talking about that moment when the class clown finally settles down and gets to work.
I write a happy note, and quietly stick it on a student's desk when I walk by as I'm answering questions or just generally monitoring how things are going while students work independently.
It's a nice way to let students know that you see them working hard, you appreciate them, and to encourage their positive behavior. Especially the students who do not always display positive behavior in your class and seek out any attention - including negative attention.
This is one of my favorite behavior management classroom strategies because it's quick, it's easy, and it's straight from the heart in the moment.
I'm talking about that moment when the class clown finally settles down and gets to work.
I write a happy note, and quietly stick it on a student's desk when I walk by as I'm answering questions or just generally monitoring how things are going while students work independently.
It's a nice way to let students know that you see them working hard, you appreciate them, and to encourage their positive behavior. Especially the students who do not always display positive behavior in your class and seek out any attention - including negative attention.
This is one of my favorite behavior management classroom strategies because it's quick, it's easy, and it's straight from the heart in the moment.
Writing a short note that is genuine (students know when you're being fake from a mile away) can be a step in the right direction and let them know you see when they're doing great work.
Know that evvvvvvvvveryone in class will notice you put a note on a student's desk. They will allllll want to know what it says, why they didn't get one, and what they need to do to get a special note from their favorite Spanish teacher.
Maybe strive to write 2 notes to students in every class period twice a week to work toward building community. See how it improves your relationships with students, especially if you give a positive note to a difficult student. It's the little things that can build great relationships with students over time!
What little things do you do in your class to build relationships with students? Please share in the comments below!
Know that evvvvvvvvveryone in class will notice you put a note on a student's desk. They will allllll want to know what it says, why they didn't get one, and what they need to do to get a special note from their favorite Spanish teacher.
Maybe strive to write 2 notes to students in every class period twice a week to work toward building community. See how it improves your relationships with students, especially if you give a positive note to a difficult student. It's the little things that can build great relationships with students over time!
What little things do you do in your class to build relationships with students? Please share in the comments below!
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I love this so much! Thank you!
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