Activity

Envisioning Our Classroom Space

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Wouldn't it be lovely if we all had a space where we were seen, heard, and valued? As part of creating a safe, respectful classroom community, participants envision such a space and then generate a classroom contract that will establish such a place.

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Instructional Ideas
  • As homework on the day before the lesson, ask class members to craft a diorama of a space they would feel seen, heard, and valued
Classroom Considerations
  • An overview of the entire series is linked in the Included Materials section
  • Ninth lesson of 10 in the First days of School series
  • Requires a projection device for the PowerPoint presentation and a copy of Beth Strano's poem for each pupil
Pros
  • The activities give power to the class members to generate the contract
Cons
  • None