#160: The 10 quick community builder activities that will become your classes favourite

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What if I told you that you could build connection, boost buy-in, reset the vibe, AND reduce low-level behaviour… in five minutes flat? No prep. Just you, your class, and a little bit of magic. ✨ In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to 10 of my favourite grab-and-go community builders, the ones that get students laughing, talking, connecting, and (without even realising it) building the kind of classroom culture that makes behaviour easier. A couple of episodes ago, we talked about the foundations of community, routines, predictability, felt safety, clarity, differentiation. All the behind-the-scenes cogs that make your classroom feel like a home. Today? We’re getting tangible (and fun as heck). Because here’s the thing… Community building isn’t just a “start of the year” gimmick. It’s how you: Reset a tense class Fill five minutes of dangerous dead-air time Reconnect when you’re feeling resentful Help students feel safe enough to share Invest in their emotional piggy bank (so you can make withdrawals later) And yes — it also helps you fall back in love with your class when things feel a bit… blah. So if you’ve ever thought: “They don’t deserve fun right now.” “They should