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In Our School

Building Community in Elementary Schools

Karen L. Casto and Jennifer R. Audley
Year: 2008
Media: 152 pp/paper
ISBN: 978-189298-925-3
Grade Range: K-6

Tracking Code: WEB8925Published by NEFC

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This easy-to-use resource for teachers and school leaders offers a wide variety of practical ideas for building a strong and caring school community. Examples from more than 22 schools—urban, rural, and suburban—show how building community leads to school environments that encourage children to take the risks so essential to learning.

The books also provides examples of:

  • building common knowledge about values and expectations;
  • establishing everyday routines;
  • creating opportunities for cross-age learning;
  • holding special all-school events;
  • involving families in all aspects of school life.

Whether you're just beginning to thik about building schoolwide community or you are already well along, this book is a resource for inspiration, guidance, and practical, adaptable ideas.


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Contents
Introduction: A Framework for Building Schoolwide Community
Section One: Common Knowledge
Section Two: Routines
Section Three: Gatherings
Section Four: Yearly Events
Section Five: Involving Families
Appendix: The Responsive Classroom Approach



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