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Building Connections with Concentric Circles
Duration
One 50-min class periodSubject
- Advisory
- Civics & Citizenship
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12Language
English — USPublished
Updated
Overview
About This Activity
The feeling of belonging grows when we discover connections between ourselves and the people around us. In this community-building activity, students will engage in several one-on-one conversations with their peers in order to share small details about themselves: foods they like, places they’d like to travel, things they’d like to learn. Creating the space for students to forge connections will foster a positive class culture where students feel seen and heard.
Preparing to Teach
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