Relationships, Community, and the Inclusive Classroom Presented by Marielle Slagel & Marissa Argus

Backgrounds Marielle Slagel The IPS/Butler University Laboratory School (Indianapolis) Project based learning workshop approach The Kindness Project Marissa Argus The Sycamore School for Gifted Students (Indianapolis) gifted education thesis in critical literacy with young children

What’s so important? Image of Child Student learning outcomes Classroom support Today’s political climate

Relationships Home visits Image of Child/Hopes and dreams with parents Blog SeeSaw App Class family days Family nights

mORNING mEETING Four Components: Greeting Share Game Message

Yoga Daily /weekly routine Guided meditation Partner yoga Growth mindset

Teacher Language Growth mindset vs fixed mindset (Carol Dweck) Opening Minds (Peter Johnston)

Classroom Community Continued Student created rules Student selected seating Student created anchor charts/posters Quote/picture of the week Bug statements and making it right

Inclusivity Bullying Hurts Critical Literacy The Kindness Project

Bullying hurts- Lester Laminack & Reba Wadsworth In depth, step by step Take layers at your own pace/your needs Great intro to critical literacy Amazing book list

Critical literacy Taking read alouds a step further Group by subject or spiral Talk to families/decide your limits, boundaries Marissa’s study

The Kindness Project Started as the giving/making project Pinch pots Making things for specific people Turned into kindness project Open me cards Kindness travelers Became the peace project Peace pole