Resources for building relationships

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The resources on this page have been compiled to help schools support positive student and teacher relationships, interpersonal skills, student participation, sense of community and the creation of connections.

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Discussion Cards

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Build relationships anytime during the school year with either students, Staffulty, or both with these easy to use discussion cards.

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Screaming Toes

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AHHH!! Here is your next ice breaker game from Dr. Farah Ortega-Choate that is both silly, loud, and doesn’t need any materials!

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Welcoming Traditions

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Listen to this episode of The ConnectEd Podcast with Dr. Tara Campbell for easy, fun ways to welcome any new member into your school.

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Exclusive Resources for Building Relationships

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The resources, ideas, articles and videos below help schools support positive relationships between students and educators, whether peer-to-peer or between the two groups.

Connecting with Others

In this episode of Fight Forward, Carlos and students talk about overcoming social anxiety, making new friends and building meaningful relationships.

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Cliques

On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Mike highlights that we all share a responsibility to create positive school spirit and community in our schools — and we do that when we start celebrating each other.

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Team and Trust Builders

A classroom lesson plan providing numerous team building and icebreaker activities.

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Sparkle Squad

Feature the talents and school pride within your students with disabilities by creating a relaxed cheer team of their own called The Sparkle Squad!

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Honorary Diplomas

Graduating seniors give an honorary diploma to any teacher or staff member throughout their school experience who has made an impact on their education.

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Duck, Duck, Give It Up

Build relationships between your Staffulty members with this game that gets them to interract with eachother all over campus.

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Sarah Edwards

In this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Sarah Edwards, founder of the organization I AM, shares how one small act of kindness can change a person’s life.

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Tireless Staffulty

Recognize a staff member each month for tireless efforts with a easy traveling award.

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Stafirsh Cards

Notecards that feature Jostens Renaissance’s favorite story – the Starfish.

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Compliment Clothespins

Pass a compliment and encourage students to pay it forward – then see how far it travels around your school!

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Kudos Notepads

These fun notepads make it easy to recognize staffulty for a specific action.

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Teacher Rock!

Involve teachers in recognizing each other, and make it fun while doing this simple and effective recognition.

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Community

A classroom lesson plan showing students the extent members of a community are interconnected.

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Communication

On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Mike gives some tips for managing your inner “self-talk”, becoming a better listener, and asking better “why” questions to help you become a more engaged communicator.

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Alignment

A classroom lesson plan promoting self reflection for identifying how one fits into a group.

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Collaboration Over Competition

In this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, guest Alicia Reisinger explains how collaboration can lead to better relationships and better results than competition.

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Networking

A classroom lesson plan teaching tips for networking and initiating conversations.

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Parent Involvement

In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Julie Diaz discusses how parental involvement diminishes in middle and high school grades.

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School Group Identifications

A classroom lesson plan analyzing different groups on campus and the level for which they are recognized or connected.

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Relationships

In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Dr. Ortega-Choate shares examples of why relationships matter most.

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You Belong Bundles

Coming to a new school can be a very hard transition. Help ease the anxiety with giftbags full of encouragement and advice to help them feel like they belong to your school community.

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Reaching At-Risk Youth

This episode of The Green Room professional learning series, PC details ideas and strategies to ensure that even those “hard-to-reach” kids on your campus have a sense of connection and belonging.

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First Days of School

This episode of The Green Room professional learning series, PC and other educators provide ideas on how to offer the best first day and why it is important for the success of your school year.

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Positive Principal Referral

Recognize students for good behavior with Positive Principal Referrals. A great way for administrators to build relationships!

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Mentorship

This episode of The Harbor by Jostens comes with discussion prompts on the importance of have a mentor and tips for how to be a good mentee

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Activation with Jonathan Alsheimer

In this podcast, host Dr. Darrin Peppard is joined by educator Jonathan Alsheimer to discuss bringing your brand to life by living it out on your school’s campus.

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Staffulty Bingo

This special edition of bingo encourages new students to get to know adults in your school.

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High-Five Friday

End the week with positivity, energy and connection with some high-fives in front of school or the classroom!

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Curbside Coffee

Recognize & reward the people that set the tone for students’ school day – the bus drivers – with Curbside Coffee!

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Cafeteria Takeover

Recognize the hard work of the your school’s cafeteria Staffulty.

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Screaming Toes

AHHHH!!! Here is your next ice breaker game from Dr. Farah Ortega-Choate that is both silly, loud, and doesn’t require any materials.

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Five Essential Actions of Mentors

Research from The Search Institute identifies actions that lay the foundation for mentorship.

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Community with Bradlee Skinner

In this podcast, host Dr. Darrin Peppard is joined by educator Bradlee Skinner to discuss building your brand within your school’s community.

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Broadening Students' Worlds with Relationships

Because teachers and staff often have access to a range of opportunities and ideas not available to all families, educators can play an important role in expanding possibilities for students.

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Senior Sunrise

Gather your seniors before classes begin to start the year with some communal fun – Senior Sunrise will soon be a tradition each student will look forward to participating in as a senior.

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Cultivating Caring Relationships with Students

Research shows that a caring teacher can have a lasting impact on many educational and behavioral outcomes throughout a student’s education.

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Daily Difference Makers

This easy activity encourages students to show gratitude to the difference-makers in their lives.

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Scavenger Hunt

Reinforce a culture of joy by creating a fun in-school scavenger hunt. Sometimes it’s good just to have some frivolous fun.

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Student Involvement with Julie Diaz

In this podcast, host Dr. Darrin Peppard is joined by educator Julie Diaz to discuss how student involvement impacts your school’s brand.

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Future Freshmen Homecoming Invitations

Encourage future students to participate in Homecoming the next year by creating special initiations with important information.

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