Chapter 1: Relationships

Positive interactions only take a few seconds and can be the best part of someone’s day. How do we show others that we care? What impact does this have on others? How has the caring of others impacted us? While boundaries are important, they can still be enforced when we create positive interactions and develop strong relationships. The purpose of this chapter is to give examples of how strong relationships are built and how every interaction matters. Consider the next two questions as you read this chapter on relationships…Who was the best part of your day? How will you be the best of someone else’s day?

Further Reading

• This Elementary School Principal Reads Books on Facebook to Ensure her Students have a Bedtime Story

Further Viewing

• Every Kid Needs a Champion
• Rock, Paper, Scissors Competition

Questions for Discussion

1. How do you build relationships and know your students as individuals inside and outside of your classroom?
2. Think of two or three who influenced you as a student, either positively or negatively. How has that made an impact on you today?
3. Share a story on social media (blog or video) on a time that you saw an impact of “relationships” as a learner or teacher. Please share to #InnovateInsideTheBox.