Building Classroom Community and Tools

Christen and Jennifer from Common Sense Education discuss the excitement of the back-to-school season and emphasize the importance of building a classroom community. They share various activities and tools, both digital and offline, to engage students in the first weeks of school. Resources and links for educators are provided to support their preparation for the new school year.

What role does Christen hold at Common Sense Education?

• School Principal

• Senior Education Manager

• Classroom Teacher

• Education Marketing and Community Coordinator

Why is building a classroom community important at the start of the school year?

• To delay the start of learning

• To focus solely on curriculum

• To establish connections and relationships

• To avoid any classroom activities

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a tool for building classroom community?

• GoNoodle

• Microsoft Excel

• Kahoot

• Book Creator

What is the main focus of the activities suggested for the first two weeks of school?

• Conducting exams

• Organizing field trips

• Building community and excitement

• Completing all assignments

What is one benefit of using Kahoot in the classroom?

• It helps students sleep

• It is used for grading

• It builds enthusiasm and competitiveness

• It replaces textbooks

What offline activity is suggested for designing the perfect classroom?

• Designing the classroom layout

• Writing a class newsletter

• Creating a class website

• Using a digital whiteboard

What is the purpose of the Book Creator tool in the classroom?

• To design classroom posters

• To manage classroom attendance

• To calculate grades

• To create a class book with student introductions

What is the title of the book recommended for designing a perfect classroom?

• The Perfect Classroom

• Classroom Innovations

• If I Could Build a School

• Designing Schools

Where can educators find the resources mentioned in the video?

• On a personal blog

• On the Common Sense Education back-to-school landing page

• In a printed magazine

• In a local library

What is the main theme of the video transcript?

• Classroom discipline strategies

• Advanced teaching techniques

• Summer vacation plans

• Back-to-school preparation and community building