How To Build a Genuine Connection With Your Student
If you haven’t heard of the 2 for 10 intervention, read this for a quick intervention idea to build a relationship with a student that you are struggling to connect with.
The 2 for 10 Intervention:
Choose one student that you want to build a relationship with. Make sure you are speaking with the student by themself, not in a group. Talk with them about anything non-academic that interests them (basketball, movies, fashion…) for 2 consecutive minutes each day. Do this for 10 school days in a row & you should be able to build a relationship!
As the days pass, try to have the student talk more and you take the role of an active listener. Have some questions prepared to keep the conversation flowing if necessary. Example: What movie should I watch this weekend? Why do you recommend it?
After the 10 Days:
Once the 10 days have passed, make sure that you still make time to connect with your student & maintain the relationship that you’ve built.
Having a connection with your student will decrease behavioral problems with this student in your classroom. It will also help the student to trust you.
Once you complete this intervention with your student, you can try it with another student!
Need More Support with This Intervention?
I use my 2 for 10 Intervention Supplement to guide me during the 10 days of the intervention. If you need ideas for conversations or want a structured guide, you can grab it by clicking here
You can also hear more about co-teaching with this podcast episode.
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