Yesterday we talked about what we’d been looking forward to in returning to school. Today we’re going to focus on what you’d like the school to know about what will help you feel safe.
Ring your bell or cymbal to denote the beginning of this 3 minute sharing time.
Allow students to take turns sharing their perspective. Encourage others to listen respectfully and wait their turn to speak.
We’ve designed these first couple of weeks with the program to give teachers insights that will be helpful in lowering student anxiety about being back at school.
If you’d like to keep this activity to five minutes, consider coaching students on how to respond quickly yet thoughtfully.
Ring your bell or cymbal to denote the end of this 3 minute sharing time.
What did you hear that rings true for you as well?
Ring your bell or cymbal to denote the beginning and ending of this 2 minute sharing time.
While you go through your day, notice whether there are insights you could share with us so students will feel more welcome and feel safe.