Welcome back to another solo episode with you, me, and the mic. In this episode, I will be talking about what is the outcome when we use these tools to connect the kids because there is no one way to build and sustain a relationship. We will also talk about how to use the cross-connecting model to make a difference and build a community in the classroom.

Let’s jump into this episode and dig in more about cross-connecting and the outcome of the tools that we use to build connections with kids.

[00:01 - 01:35] Opening Segment

• I want to invite you to our Virtual Conference 13th -14th July 2021, with an amazing lineup of speakers.
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• I introduce the topic of today’s episode.
• What is the outcome when we use these tools to connect the kids?

[01:36 - 07:36] The Outcome Of Relationship Building Tools

• Three areas of cross-connection.
• Student to student
• Student to teacher 
• Teacher to student 
• Through that cross-connection model, we could truly build community.
• What is your As card in building relationships with kids?
• Think about your Go-to building relationship activity and your thought process.
• Aspects to consider when choosing the activity 
• Does it provide the opportunity for students to learn about each other?
• Does it create the opportunity for you to learn about your students?
• Does it create the opportunity for students to learn about you?
• I share an example from a brown bag activity 
• Be intentional about your tools and the outcome.
• Are students going to learn about each other during this activity?
• Is the teacher given an opportunity to learn about the students?
• Are we intentionally telling the teacher to share and that they should share during these tools?
• We always have to incorporate all voices in the classroom.
• I challenge you to make sure that when you build a relationship in the classroom, incorporate your voice and let the student feel and appreciate your contribution to their community.
• Final words.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “We have to think about building community; student to student, student to teacher, and teacher to student, it is an outcome that we believe is making a difference in our practices and our tools.” -  Kevin Curtis.
• “Cross-connecting will truly help you build classroom community in the class no matter what tool you are using .” -  Kevin Curtis.
• “Always incorporate all voices in the classroom.” -  Kevin Curtis.

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