Expecatations and a Class Agreement is designed to foster trust, relationships, and gain buy-in with students. They create a collaborative values system for the class.  Students feel empowered and autonomous in the expectation process. Students are supported to contribute to the discussion in a variety of ways, have a voice, and have a choice. It approaches behavior and classroom management proactively and positively and it encourages positive and productive classroom behaviours, whilst establishing strong relationships with my students. 

Chit Chat Time is a daily 5-10 minute break when students are given a prompt to discuss with classmates. It encourages small daily interactions that foster a sense of belonging, community, and felt safety. More than just silly questions, they support student engagement and learning while reducing conflict and disruptions. Even more, they support students to develop communication skills, social and emotional skills, that translate into better relationships amongst peers and a more collaborative class culture. Students are able to learn about each other and develop bonds in a way that's totally organic and low-pressure.