The Culture-Centered Classroom

BTS-Beyond the Bell: How to Craft Your Welcoming First Impression


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Welcome to the very first episode of "First 10 Days: Building a Classroom of Belonging" from The Culture-Centered Classroom Podcast! Join your host, Jocelynn Hubbard, as she kicks off a special Back to School series dedicated to creating a truly safe, affirming, and inclusive classroom environment from day one.

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we explore the foundational steps to cultivating a classroom where every student feels seen, heard, and valued from the moment they walk through your door. Discover how intentional greetings, modeling vulnerability, and co-creating classroom norms can transform your learning space and set a powerful tone for the entire school year.

  • For Crafting a Welcoming Atmosphere: Learn the profound impact of personalized greetings at the door and how your open posture signals an inviting space.

  • For Building Trust & Connection: Explore how sharing your own identity through an "I Am..." statement models vulnerability and humanizes you to your students, building immediate rapport.

  • For Empowering Student Voice: Understand the crucial difference between imposed rules and co-created norms, and how involving students in defining respect, community, safety, and belonging fosters deep ownership and accountability.

  • The "First 10 Days: Building a Welcoming and Respectful Classroom of Belonging" Resource Bundle: Your comprehensive guide with 10 days of intentional lesson plans and activities.

  • FREE Day 1 Lesson Plan & Materials: Get a taste of the full bundle! Includes the "I Am..." template, "Norms of Engagement" chart, and the "Self, Peers, World" exit ticket.

  • 🎧 Listen now and begin transforming your classroom culture!

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Don't miss out on making this school year your most belonging-centered one yet!

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The Culture-Centered ClassroomBy Jocelynn