Building a safe, connected classroom can feel impossible at times.
But mental health expert Dr. John Delony wants to help you navigate
conversations and improve your relationships! That's why he
developed Questions for Humans. These 52 conversation starters for the
classroom will help you actually connect.
The questions were made to promote a learning environment where all
students are invited and excited to speak up (yes, even middle
schoolers). Oh, and the questions have been vetted by real students--and
they had a blast using them.
Whether this is a get-to-know-you activity at the start of the year or
what you use to fill downtime, encourage your students to take turns,
listen well, ask why, and laugh a lot.
What to expect when you play:
- You'll learn something unexpected.
- You'll have some laughs.
- You'll find it much, much easier to build trust.
- You'll spend meaningful (and fun) quality time together.
Here's a look at a few of the questions:
- If you could trade places with one grown-up, who would it be?
- Do you have a secret talent?
- How would you spend your time if you couldn't have any devices for a
month?
Sometimes you can be sitting right next to someone but still feel 1,000
miles apart. These conversation starters can change that! Spend a few
minutes on one question or go through five or six questions in one
sitting. The important part is to have some fun and connect.
