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Thoughtful Classroom Tool (name and book title/page)
Teacher NameGrade/Subjects TaughtMrs Tina Hedges
Brief Tool DescriptionWhat is its purpose? Is it for a particular dimension of the Thoughtful Classroom framework? What do the teacher and students do during the strategy that make it valuable? I used this tool with my kindergarteners. They enjoyed pointing to the emojis to show how they felt. It led to good conversations about why they felt this way.
Example(s) of How to Use the Tool in the ClassroomDoes it lend itself best to a particular subjects? Have you used the strategy successfully with a particular topic? Is there a lesson you can describe that illustrates how to
Suggestions for AdaptationsCould it be easily adapted for a higher/lower grade? For a different subject area? Any grade level
I think this activity is a great way to connect with students .

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