Activities+and+Icebreakers

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http://www.agiftofinspiration.com.au/files/The_Most_Powerful_Words.pps

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Bring in a student We all know students take a lot out of a conversation they have with other students. Below are some examples of ways to involve outside students in your homeroom.
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This document is an example of promoting planner use...

Below are some documents describing activities that have been successfully attempted at GHS. Have fun!











=**__Other Ideas The Advisory Group thought about.__**=

Making space in the classroom for your advisor group: Make a poster with a snapshot of each student, or a collage representing the interests and ideas of the group. Consider if you have a corner or shelf where students could leave their things when they need to.

One thing some students have trouble doing is talking to teachers when they are having trouble. Students could be given some prompts to use. For example: //I am concerned about my grade. Is this a good time to talk?// //I am struggling with _ can you help me?// Maybe even role playing would help students who are reluctant to ask teachers for help.

During course sign ups students could use help assessing their own strengths and weaknesses honestly. Some students might be afraid to challenge themselves beyond their comfort zone. Other students might significantly overestimate their current skills and abilities. In both cases an honest self-assessment takes courage( part of the GHS Code of Conduct). For students who are afraid to challenge themselves a discussion of positive risk taking might ensue.