Takes risks,acceptsmistakes,and reflectsDaily greetingsand check-insshowingpersonal regardIntentionallyinclusive ofdifferentculturalperspectivesSoft lightingandreasonablenoise levelsAge-appropriatevisual aidessupportstudentsHolds highexpectationsand supportsindependencein learning.Viewed bystudents ascaring becauseof personalregard and"tough love"Opportunitiesfor reflectivepracticeHaving anawareness ofpersonalgoals,values,beliefs, biases,and triggersProvidesspace forstudents tode-stressGrow anunderstandingof culturaldifferencesBalancestructureandflexibilityDemonstratesempathy insocial talk;acceptsagreed-uponnormsAmpleopportunitiesfor groupworkIs clean,orderly,andinvitingAligned toclearly-articulatedgoalsActivities,rituals, androutines mustbe engagingor provocativeEarns the rightto demandeffort and isinstitutionallycompetentRestorativecircles forcommunitybuilding andconflictresolutionAcceptdiversity ineach other'sperspectivesExplicit focuson rapportbuilding"The WarmDemander"Restorativecircles as acommonpracticeDiversityrepresentedin library,symbols andwall displaysCulturallycompetentmanagementthat avoidsshameIntentional andculturallycompetentcommunicationwith familiesComfortablyand regularlyshare viewsand opinionsFreelyparticipate inacademictalk withpeersAmpleopportunitiesto talk andshareEncourageproductivestruggleProvidefor thethoughtfultransitionsTakes risks,acceptsmistakes,and reflectsDaily greetingsand check-insshowingpersonal regardIntentionallyinclusive ofdifferentculturalperspectivesSoft lightingandreasonablenoise levelsAge-appropriatevisual aidessupportstudentsHolds highexpectationsand supportsindependencein learning.Viewed bystudents ascaring becauseof personalregard and"tough love"Opportunitiesfor reflectivepracticeHaving anawareness ofpersonalgoals,values,beliefs, biases,and triggersProvidesspace forstudents tode-stressGrow anunderstandingof culturaldifferencesBalancestructureandflexibilityDemonstratesempathy insocial talk;acceptsagreed-uponnormsAmpleopportunitiesfor groupworkIs clean,orderly,andinvitingAligned toclearly-articulatedgoalsActivities,rituals, androutines mustbe engagingor provocativeEarns the rightto demandeffort and isinstitutionallycompetentRestorativecircles forcommunitybuilding andconflictresolutionAcceptdiversity ineach other'sperspectivesExplicit focuson rapportbuilding"The WarmDemander"Restorativecircles as acommonpracticeDiversityrepresentedin library,symbols andwall displaysCulturallycompetentmanagementthat avoidsshameIntentional andculturallycompetentcommunicationwith familiesComfortablyand regularlyshare viewsand opinionsFreelyparticipate inacademictalk withpeersAmpleopportunitiesto talk andshareEncourageproductivestruggleProvidefor thethoughtfultransitions

Creating a Warm Affirming Environemnt - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. S-Takes risks, accepts mistakes, and reflects
  2. R-Daily greetings and check-ins showing personal regard
  3. A-Intentionally inclusive of different cultural perspectives
  4. P-Soft lighting and reasonable noise levels
  5. P-Age-appropriate visual aides support students
  6. T-Holds high expectations and supports independence in learning.
  7. T-Viewed by students as caring because of personal regard and "tough love"
  8. R-Opportunities for reflective practice
  9. T-Having an awareness of personal goals,values, beliefs, biases, and triggers
  10. P-Provides space for students to de-stress
  11. S-Grow an understanding of cultural differences
  12. A-Balance structure and flexibility
  13. S-Demonstrates empathy in social talk; accepts agreed-upon norms
  14. R-Ample opportunities for group work
  15. P-Is clean, orderly, and inviting
  16. A-Aligned to clearly-articulated goals
  17. A-Activities, rituals, and routines must be engaging or provocative
  18. T-Earns the right to demand effort and is institutionally competent
  19. A-Restorative circles for community building and conflict resolution
  20. S-Accept diversity in each other's perspectives
  21. T-Explicit focus on rapport building "The Warm Demander"
  22. R-Restorative circles as a common practice
  23. P-Diversity represented in library, symbols and wall displays
  24. P-Culturally competent management that avoids shame
  25. R-Intentional and culturally competent communication with families
  26. S-Comfortably and regularly share views and opinions
  27. S-Freely participate in academic talk with peers
  28. R-Ample opportunities to talk and share
  29. T-Encourage productive struggle
  30. A-Provide for the thoughtful transitions