I will learn about talking circles.

I will create a talking token.

I will participate in a talking circle.

Talking Circle
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What is a talking circle?

Rules:
A talking circle is a meeting or
gathering with the purpose of
discussing important
information, often used by
Native American tribes.
- Chiefs gathered native
people of all ages to speak
quietly and respectfully
with the intention to teach,
listen, learn and share.
- Only the person with the “token” may
speak; everyone else listens
- Pass the token clockwise only (to the left)
- Listen respectfully to the person speaking
- Everyone must have a chance to speak
- A person may pass the stick without
speaking, if they wish
- What is said in the circle, stays in the
circle

We will gather every Monday for a weekly talking circle meeting.

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Decorating Our Talking Token

On the front, answer the following question:
1. What do I like about myself?
On the back, answer this question:
2. What do I want to work to improve about myself?

On the given label, write your name and decorate it

as you wish!
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“
Most people don’t listen
with the intent to
understand, they listen with
the intent to reply.
Stephen R. Covey
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1.
First, let’s introduce
ourselves
Say your name and your age
Hello!
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I am Mrs. Hernandez.

Today, we are going to learn about Talking Circles.

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Topics
➔ Kindness
➔ New School
➔ Traditions and Celebrations
➔ Gratitude
➔ Change
➔ Teaching
➔ Courage
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Memories
Share ONE good memory you have of
this school year!

What is something you did this school

year that you are proud of?
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Kindness
What is kindness?

What does kindness mean to you?

What is one way you can show kindness

to the people around you?
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New School
How do you think you’d feel if you were
a student at a new school?
◆ Nervous, scared, anxious, excited,
happy, etc.

If you were a new student at Cornwall

Terrace, what would you want others to
do to make you feel welcomed?
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Traditions and Celebrations

What family tradition or celebration do you
enjoy the most?
- Think about a time you spent gathered with
your entire family.
× What do you remember most about it?
× What were you celebrating?
× How did you celebrate?
× What food did you eat? What events
happened during the celebration?
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Gratitude
What is one thing you are grateful for?
➔ Family
➔ Friends
➔ Pets
➔ Health
◆ etc.
Why?
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Change
If you could change one thing about
Cornwall Terrace, what would it be?

If you could change one thing about the

world, what would it be?
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Teaching
If you magically became a teacher tomorrow...
- What would you teach?
- What would you want your students to learn?
➔ What lessons would you teach for science, social
studies, math, writing, art, etc.?

Also, what would you do to cope when you’re

feeling frustrated, angry, or tired?
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Courage
What does it mean to have courage?
➔ Have you ever had to have courage?

What does it mean to be brave?

➔ Have you ever had to be brave?
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Thanks for
sharing !