Opening
Today’s critical question
Opening discussion
Community
Shoulder Partner Conversation
What about Community?
Your thoughts
Building Community
Shoulder Partner Conversation
Brainstorming Activity (IdeaBoardz)
Six strategies for developing teacher/parent partnerships
Your thoughts
Focus Areas & Community Building
Gratitude: Awareness of the people, places, and things we are thankful for
Getting Focused: Pausing to regroup
Being Positive: Recognizing the good in life
Empathy: The ability to walk in someone else’s shoes
Kindness: Treating others with care and consideration
Movement: Exercise and other ways to avoid being sedentary
Activities
Gratitude: Be specific when expressing gratitude; greet parents & students; gratitude board
Getting Focused: Pre-work ritual; get enough sleep; remember to breathe
Being Positive: Share good news with families; one good thing; use positive self-talk
Empathy: Empathy maps; home visits; include families whenever possible
Kindness: Second chances; secret acts of kindness; make your classroom a safe space
Movement: Exercise regularly; chair yoga; take a walk
Resources
Draft your plan (sample template)