August 15, 2022: Beyond Box-Checking

At Inspired Teaching, we believe a thoughtful teacher can use any activity to teach any skill. Your goal shapes the way you teach an activity, and it shapes the skills and content students learn. As you plan the what of community building this fall (and see below for some great activities to try), remember to focus on the how as well. And even if you use some activities you’ve done many times before, remember, this is the first time you are engaging in this activity with this particular group of students. So be present. Listen authentically. Engage your curiosity, and invite students to engage theirs. Resources: Getting to Know You activities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cvdHwHfIjRiS2IemC4xl5drRFTUm-cx-sKo2jyGQouY/edit?usp=sharing&mc_cid=3b6da67ab4&mc_eid=UNIQID&urp=gmail_link