Looking for dinner table talk? Consider these as conversation starters:
- MATH (basic math facts)
- Classroom conduct
- Why do we raise our hand?
- What does good group work look like?
- How do we delegate jobs within a group?
- What does it mean to present your best work?
- What is the school motto? What does the school motto mean to you?
- What can you do if think you're 'finished' with a task?
- Learning about test-taking strategies
- Cell phone use
- What is an effective transition? How does that relate to when you change classrooms or learning tasks?
- Mindfulness
- Why is it important to have positive self-talk?
- Why is it important to show pride in your work?
- Do you speak up in class and share ideas?
- Do you take risks in the classroom?
- What does 'getting in the zone' mean?
- Relationships
- What does being nice look/sound/feel like?
- What does being respectful look/sound/feel like?
- Put-ups vs. put-downs
- What does being a good friend mean?
