I believe that it is SO important to get to know your students. Students should have the opportunity to get to know you as well. No, you don't have to share every detail of your life with your students, but I don't see why they can't know some things. Do you have a pet? What's your favorite color? Favorite food? What did you do over the weekend? This shows that you are human too. I remember when I was in elementary school and I just imagined my teacher sleeping at the school and never doing anything outside of school. I don't want to be that teacher.
Community circles are my way of breaking this trend. Students are able to pick a topic to talk about and each student will share something on that topic. It can be as simple as "what did you do over the weekend?" I make it a point to share along with the students so that they know I am human and have a life as well.
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