Using Class Circles to Build Community

Learning Spaces Wellness - Personal
February 2025 - 21CLHK

Dive into the transformative power of class circles in building a strong and inclusive classroom community. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of how to effectively implement class circles, offering a variety of strategies and topics to enrich your approach. Attendees will learn the foundational principles of class circles and discover numerous ways to keep these sessions engaging and relevant for students.

In addition to covering strategies and topics, we’ll delve into the essential elements of community building, showing how class circles can serve as a cornerstone for a supportive and collaborative classroom environment. Participants will come away with practical tools and insights that can help foster a greater sense of belonging and mutual respect among your students.

While this presentation is primarily geared toward homeroom teachers, the concepts and techniques discussed are versatile and can be easily adapted for use in various professional settings, including staff meetings, parent groups, and high school advisory periods. Attend this session to enhance your educational toolkit and create a more connected and empathetic learning environment for everyone involved.

Conference Edition:
February 2025 - 21CLHK

Job Role Applicability:

  • Counselor
  • Humanities Teacher
  • Primary Teacher
Tags:
  • Counseling
  • Social Emotional Learning
Type of Session:
Presentation
Most applicable to educators working in the following areas:
  • Lower Elementary [Age 4 - 6]
  • Upper Elementary [Age 8 - 10]
  • Middle School [Age 11 - 13]
  • High School [Age 14 - 17]