Day 1: Daily Challenge

Mar '25 (edited) • The Complete 180 Conference

Today we are focused on engagement and encouragement. A huge factor in student engagement is relationship building.

For today's challenge, try the 60-second student connection. Spend 60 seconds speaking to any student about something that has NOTHING to do with the subject you teach. Bonus points if you connect with a student you don't have a great relationship with.

Comment down below how the student reacted to your conversation, and be sure to engage with other comments!

Here are some conversation starter ideas:

"What’s the best thing that happened to you this week?"

"If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and why?"

"What’s a hobby or activity you love doing outside of school?"

"If you could switch lives with any famous person for a day, who would it be?"

"What’s your dream vacation destination?"

"If you had to eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?"

"What’s a TV show, movie, or song you’re really into right now?"

"If you could bring one fictional character to life, who would it be?"

"What’s something you’re really good at that most people don’t know about?"

"If you could design your own school, what’s one rule you would add or change?"