Tier 1: Intentional Instructional Practice - All Students
Remember that these strategies are fluid and can be used among all tiers as needed. Click "Visit Page" to learn more about each strategy.
Remember that these strategies are fluid and can be used among all tiers as needed. Click "Visit Page" to learn more about each strategy.
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Start the school year with relationship building. Work the first several days on getting to know your students and vice versa through a series of group conversations/activities. Discuss class expectations, go over routines, and have students discuss their likes and dislikes. This article is a good starting point.
2x10 relationship building: Pick a student and spend two minutes a day for a week talking to that student (be mindful of your level of rapport)
Here is an article about this strategy and why it works. This follow-up article gives advice for if the student doesn’t want to talk to you, you don’t have time for individual conversations, you don’t know how to get the conversation started, you’re unsure of what to ask students, or if students give you one-word answers.
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For elementary students:
For secondary students: The following are links to several videos highlighting specific mindfulness practices that are 5 minutes or less and can be used as class warm-ups:
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For teachers:
For elementary students:
For secondary students:
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