Nicole's 4/5 crew participated in a "trust walk" this past week. While some students took on the responsibility of leading, other students took the emotional risk of being led while their eyes were closed. Deep and innovative learning takes risk! Building trust in a Crew creates the conditions for students to feel more confident to take academic risks, and to acknowledge that we all need the support of others to succeed. Nicole's crew discussed the importance of trusting one another, and how connecting with someone you might not know very well builds a stronger Crew! Here are some reflections from her students:
"Fear and being nervous - it can hold you back. Stop thinking of what could happen, and just do it."
"I felt nervous about someone I wasn’t close to guide me. It made me trust more."