Community Building | Donna Tatum-Johns

Toc Toc : A French Twist on an Engaging Classroom Game!

While browsing through Instagram recently, I stumbled upon an intriguing activity known as "Boom, Clap, Snatch." Though I regret not being able to credit the…

Donna Tatum-JohnsOctober 24, 2023

Community Building Lesson Planning

Teacher Trivia : Building Classroom Community with a Twist!

Navigating the start of the school year can feel a tad nerve-wracking, whether you're a first-time kindergartener or a seasoned high school senior. But what…

Donna Tatum-JohnsSeptember 4, 2023

Community Building

Seven

At the start of the 2021-2022 school year, I did a community-building experiment that rocked my world and had a huge impact on my teaching.…

Donna Tatum-JohnsOctober 25, 2022

Community Building

Name Game & Pass the Chicken

Can we agree that knowing each other's names, correct pronunciation and all, is crucial in building a strong sense of community within any group? Can…

Donna Tatum-JohnsSeptember 12, 2022