Closing circle questions

One thing that I never did much of until this year was focus on building a strong classroom community. I felt like I had good relationships with my students, but I realized I wasn’t very good at fostering my students’ relationships with their peers. How important that is! If students aren’t valuing and respecting each other, then it can be really hard to get much accomplished during the day. So this year, after learning more about Responsive Classroom and building classroom community, I…

Both at work AND at home, I am constantly trying to get kids to tell me about their day. Here is a typical conversation: "What did you do today!?" "Nothing." "Come on, you must have done something!" "I dunno." Can I hear an "Amen" from anyone else that experiences this on a frequent basis? So

A daily closing circle will build classroom community. Students will maintain positive relationships while collaborating and having fun.

My students love to talk. #chattiestclassever But I don’t want them to just be talkers. I want them to be thinkers too. And, I want them to be able to support what they’re thinking with reasons. That’s when I started using discussion starters. Keep reading to find out how you can try discussion starters FREE. ... Read more

Create a positive classroom environment with a closing circle. Similar to a morning meeting, but a way to END your dismissal time with reflection, activities, and celebration. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.

Transform your classroom community by teaching social emotional learning. Give students the skills to understand and regulate their feelings, set goals, and build positive relationships with others.

Morning Meeting Sharing makes up the most personal moments of your circle time. This sharing structure allows students to feel confident and

Closing Circle in the classroom The end of the day used to be chaotic for my students and me. I would be teaching, and suddenly the bell would ring. We would rush to pack up all our belongings. Students would forget to stack their chairs, leave homework on top of their desk, and leave the […]

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Ask me about my favorite part of our school day? Morning Meeting. What (do I believe) has the biggest impact on my classroom culture/community? Morning Meeting. How do I build relationships with 25 different students? Morning Meeting. Where do I find the time for my students to build relationships with their peers? Morning Meeting. How ... Read more