Meeting Agenda: Building Trust Among 4th Grade Students

Date: [Insert Date] Time: [Insert Time] Location: [Insert Location]

Objective: To establish a positive and trusting environment among 4th-grade students during the first week of school.

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Greet the students and introduce yourself as the facilitator of the meeting.
   • Briefly explain the purpose of the meeting: to build trust and create a positive atmosphere among the students.
2. Icebreaker Activity: “Two Truths and a Lie” (10 minutes)
   • Instruct each student to come up with two true statements about themselves and one false statement.
   • Allow each student to share their statements, and the rest of the group will guess which statement is the lie.
   • Encourage students to actively listen and engage in the activity.
3. Group Discussion: “What is Trust?” (15 minutes)
   • Lead a discussion on the concept of trust, asking students to share their thoughts and experiences.
   • Discuss the importance of trust in building relationships and creating a positive classroom environment.
   • Encourage students to share examples of situations where trust is essential.
4. Trust-Building Activity: “Human Knot” (15 minutes)
   • Divide the students into groups of 6-8.
   • Instruct each group to stand in a circle and hold hands with two different people across the circle.
   • The challenge is for the group to untangle themselves without letting go of each other’s hands.
   • Emphasize the need for communication, teamwork, and trust to successfully complete the activity.
5. Classroom Expectations and Agreements (10 minutes)
   • Discuss the importance of setting expectations and agreements to maintain a trusting and respectful classroom environment.
   • Brainstorm a list of expectations and agreements as a group, ensuring that all students have a chance to contribute.
   • Write down the agreed-upon expectations and agreements on a poster or whiteboard for future reference.
6. Closing Remarks and Next Steps (5 minutes)
   • Recap the key points discussed during the meeting.
   • Express appreciation for the students’ participation and willingness to build trust.
   • Share the plan for ongoing trust-building activities throughout the school year.

Note: It is essential to adapt the agenda and activities to suit the specific needs and dynamics of your 4th-grade students.