Educators talk about how they build community with their students of all ages. Get ideas for your classroom and share your ideas with other educators.
Early Grades
Elementary educator Terry Shaneyfelt uses wooden blocks to help 2nd-grade students exercise their imaginations and build a tolerant community in their classroom.
Middle Grades
Armed with disposable cameras, Caroline Dunnum's students take pictures of what is important to them in their communities and share the photos with each other.
Upper Grades
English teacher Kirsten Ogden uses poetry to develop a deeper fellowship in the classroom.
What About You?
Share your ideas with the entire Teaching Tolerance community. How do you deliberately build a sense of belonging in your classroom or school?
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