In today's episode, Laneshia talks about using activities to build relationships like a boss.

Essential Question: 
How can I use activities to build relationships in my classroom and in my school?

• Create opportunities where your students have the floor and actually listen to what they have to say.
• Make a mental note of anything you can personally relate to and share your connections.
• Build upon your connections by following up, ex: use what you learn in future interactions 

Don't forget your homework:

• Gain access to the PDF above.
• Pick one activity to implement in your classroom
• Facilitate it within the next week 
• Create an open task that connects to at least one thing discovered about your students
• Share your experience  on our Facebook Page

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