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@ScienceGork @holycrayola27 It totally helps get relationships with parents off on right foot - their knowledge of their kid being valued

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@ScienceGork @lbhooktech True - an admin only sees some facets of a teacher - they can learn more about them from their teammates #AD674

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@raleshevich good point - student "needs" aren't just problems or challenges to be addressed but opportunities - a need to grow #AD674

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A5: Knowing the whole child means you might notice a need that might not be immediately evident in class. #AD674

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@raleshevich Definitely true of staff - if your colleagues trust you, they are open to your ideas in a way they aren't for others #AD674

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A4: We have to be the advocate or champion for the kids whose parents can't or don't know how to be their children's best advocates. #AD674

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@truddentech OMG - what an awesome idea! I totally have to try this. #AD674

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A4: They can make kids want to come to school. For some, a relationship might be the main reason they want to come to school, #AD674

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@lbhooktech @truddentech I should let the kids share them with each other - not just me. Why I didn't think of that? :) #AD674

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@truddentech Like, "What's a store you hate going to when your mom or dad goes shopping?" The answers are often quite funny. #AD674

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@truddentech @raleshevich I've learned a lot about my kids this year from their responses to HW writing prompts. #AD674

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@ScienceGork Put some kids in leadership roles who don't advocate for themselves - see what they do. Could be surprising for everyone #AD674

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@ScienceGork @lbhooktech Genius Hour seems like a thing that could do this if I am willing to step back and let some curriculum go.

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A3: It’s interesting to see how different kids can be when you’re playing Uno with them than they are during rdg or social studies. #AD674

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A3: When we have indoor recess, I will sometimes play a game with some of the kids. #AD674

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A2: I greet every kid by name every day as they come into the room. It makes a difference in how they feel about the day to come. #AD674

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@ScienceGork Agree - when I'm free, the RA teachers aren't (naturally!), so we rarely have substantive conversations about kids #AD674

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@truddentech parents know their kids in a way we likely won't - they want to share that info with us - they'll be on our side, and the kids'

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A2: Talk to Related Arts teachers - can often give you insight into students’ talents in areas outside of what you normally teach. #AD674

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@truddentech Have been thinking about this lately - would love to see, hear how it looks, runs in an elem classroom