A1: Work on building a sense of community and demonstrating what the goals will be for the year (risk taking, growth mindset, positive, honest, collaboration etc. . .) Showing them that it is a safe place and that you can be trusted. #stucentclass
A2: Structure is maintained by setting clear expectations that are understood by all. Students should be part of that decision making process so that they accept ownership of the structure. #stucentclass
A3: Movement. . . Brain breaks. . .class building. . .team building. . . Whatever it takes to show that we are a family and should be able to depend on each other. #stucentclass
A4: Comedy: learn through laughter
Drama: share personal things with each other that help make connections & gain a sense of who we are
Action: Work together to accomplish tasks #stucentclass
A5: Bring items in a bag and share these with others. Each item should represent a different aspect of who you are as a person. So many wonderful connections & questions arise from this activity! #stucentclass
A6: POSITIVE!!!!! We encourage one another, don’t let anything stop us, never give up, keep smiling through any obstacle that presents itself #stucentclass
