How do you build a classroom community? Two of the things we do are "Friend of the Day" and "Star of the Week". In this episode we'll walk you through the procedures we use to celebrate each child in our classroom, to help the children learn each other's names, and to build a classroom "family".

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Friend of the Day Community Building Activity

Begin building a classroom community by having a daily "Friend of the Day." This is a great way for students to learn each other's names, build friendships and more.

You will want to build on this activity by allowing students to learn more about each other as you move from Friend of the Day to Star of the Week. *Note this product is included in the Name Unit.

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Star Student of the Week

Build classroom community and self esteem by featuring "Star Students" using these student of the week activities. 

This packet includes all of the instructions necessary to run a star student program. Contents include: 

• Step by step instructions

• Student booklet writing pages

• Star booklet cover (Pre k, K, 1st & 2nd)

• Certificates

• Dog tags

• Portfolio page

• Celebrate Me" book bag buddy.

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