This community building project will foster meaningful discussions to help students get to know each other better. Set the stage and establish class norms with this Building a Positive Classroom Community Paper Bag Book! Community building activities are important to use all year, but especially at the beginning of the year.
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This community building project will foster meaningful discussions to help students get to know each other better. Set the stage and establish class norms with this Building a Positive Classroom Community Paper Bag Book! Community building activities are important to use all year, but especially at the beginning of the year.
The project offers multiple instructional activities for teaching and practicing qualities of a kind and inclusive classroom. It can be used one section at a time or in one sitting any time of year. Students outline what makes them special through guiding questions, interview a friend to learn about him/her, sort scenarios as friendship builders or breakers, write about the ideal classroom, research holidays, foods from various cultures, as well as clothing, and finally share how they will support their classmates and community. Be sure to check the images for a preview of the finished product.
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Liana C. says, “Great addition to our SEL activities and building a classroom culture.”
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Laura Simonsย (TpT Seller) says, “My students loved using this. Thanks for sharing.”
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Emily Abramย (TpT Seller) says, “Thank you for this engaging activity. My kids loved the activities and learned a lot. ”
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Lorraine V. says “Great first day of school building activity students loved it”
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Krazy Townย (TpT Seller) says “The paper bag book is a great way to put it all together, but my favorite part is the friendship breakers and builders. Perfect scenarios!”
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