Student Voice Preference Slips - Teacher-Child Interaction

K–3 Activities
Written by Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Activities for K–3 Educators

Students often know what helps them feel supported, understood, and successful in the classroom. The Student Voice Preference Slips give children an opportunity to reflect on how adults can best support their learning, communication, and emotional needs.

This activity promotes student voice, trust, and collaborative classroom relationships while helping educators better understand individual learner preferences.

Skill Focus:

  • Student voice and agency

  • Relationship building

  • Communication support

  • Emotional safety

  • Inclusive teaching practices

  • Classroom connection

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Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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