Belonging in School
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Description
Create classrooms where every student knows they belong
Belonging is an instinctual feeling that serves as the ultimate gatekeeper for learning. There's a difference between fitting in and belonging, and the cost of energy expended to "fit in" comes at the cost of disconnection. As an educator, you know the struggle of trying to reach students who feel unseen or undervalued. This updated, easy-to-use playbook tackles this urgent challenge by exploring the 11 dimensions of belonging. Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey guide you through crafting inclusive environments where students can safely bring their whole, authentic selves to the classroom every single day.
Readers will find:
- Detailed, updated research on the 11 dimensions of belonging, paired with a highly visual, illustrated style to promote comprehension
- Evidence-based actions in every module to help you foster connection, perfectly balanced for both elementary and secondary levels
- New Belonging Moves that highlight immediate, actionable strategies and key takeaways you can try out with your learners right away
- Interactive features like Essential Questions, Case in Point examples, and reflective prompts to deeply engage your teaching practice
Uncover the strategies you need to build a truly welcoming school culture. When you make room for every student, you'll see them grow both personally and academically.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Introduction
Overview: Dimensions of Belonging
Overview: Dimensions of Belonging
Module 1: Welcomed
Module 1: Welcomed
Module 2: Invited
Module 2: Invited
Module 3: Present
Module 3: Present
Module 4: Accepted
Module 4: Accepted
Module 5: Known
Module 5: Known
Module 6: Supported
Module 6: Supported
Module 7: Befriended
Module 7: Befriended
Module 8: Involved
Module 8: Involved
Module 9: Heard
Module 9: Heard
Module 10: Needed
Module 10: Needed
Module 11: Loved
Module 11: Loved
Epilogue: Where Do We Go From Here?
Epilogue: Where Do We Go From Here?
Endnotes
Endnotes
Index
Index
Resources
Companion Website
https://companion.corwin.com/courses/Belonging2eDescription
Create classrooms where every student knows they belong
Belonging is an instinctual feeling that serves as the ultimate gatekeeper for learning. There's a difference between fitting in and belonging, and the cost of energy expended to "fit in" comes at the cost of disconnection. As an educator, you know the struggle of trying to reach students who feel unseen or undervalued. This updated, easy-to-use playbook tackles this urgent challenge by exploring the 11 dimensions of belonging. Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey guide you through crafting inclusive environments where students can safely bring their whole, authentic selves to the classroom every single day.
Readers will find:
- Detailed, updated research on the 11 dimensions of belonging, paired with a highly visual, illustrated style to promote comprehension
- Evidence-based actions in every module to help you foster connection, perfectly balanced for both elementary and secondary levels
- New Belonging Moves that highlight immediate, actionable strategies and key takeaways you can try out with your learners right away
- Interactive features like Essential Questions, Case in Point examples, and reflective prompts to deeply engage your teaching practice
Uncover the strategies you need to build a truly welcoming school culture. When you make room for every student, you'll see them grow both personally and academically.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Introduction
Overview: Dimensions of Belonging
Overview: Dimensions of Belonging
Module 1: Welcomed
Module 1: Welcomed
Module 2: Invited
Module 2: Invited
Module 3: Present
Module 3: Present
Module 4: Accepted
Module 4: Accepted
Module 5: Known
Module 5: Known
Module 6: Supported
Module 6: Supported
Module 7: Befriended
Module 7: Befriended
Module 8: Involved
Module 8: Involved
Module 9: Heard
Module 9: Heard
Module 10: Needed
Module 10: Needed
Module 11: Loved
Module 11: Loved
Epilogue: Where Do We Go From Here?
Epilogue: Where Do We Go From Here?
Endnotes
Endnotes
Index
Index
Resources
Companion Website
https://companion.corwin.com/courses/Belonging2e
Belonging in School
Creating a Place Where Kids Want to Learn and Teachers Want to Stay — An Illustrated Playbook
July 2026 | 272 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiral | 02/02/2026 | 9798348862398 | $47.95 |
| Lifetime | 04/03/2026 | 9798348864002 | $43.00 |
Create classrooms where every student knows they belong
Belonging is an instinctual feeling that serves as the ultimate gatekeeper for learning. There's a difference between fitting in and belonging, and the cost of energy expended to "fit in" comes at the cost of disconnection. As an educator, you know the struggle of trying to reach students who feel unseen or undervalued. This updated, easy-to-use playbook tackles this urgent challenge by exploring the 11 dimensions of belonging. Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey guide you through crafting inclusive environments where students can safely bring their whole, authentic selves to the classroom every single day.
Readers will find:
- Detailed, updated research on the 11 dimensions of belonging, paired with a highly visual, illustrated style to promote comprehension
- Evidence-based actions in every module to help you foster connection, perfectly balanced for both elementary and secondary levels
- New Belonging Moves that highlight immediate, actionable strategies and key takeaways you can try out with your learners right away
- Interactive features like Essential Questions, Case in Point examples, and reflective prompts to deeply engage your teaching practice
Uncover the strategies you need to build a truly welcoming school culture. When you make room for every student, you'll see them grow both personally and academically.
Table Of Contents:
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Overview: Dimensions of Belonging
- Module 1: Welcomed
- Module 2: Invited
- Module 3: Present
- Module 4: Accepted
- Module 5: Known
- Module 6: Supported
- Module 7: Befriended
- Module 8: Involved
- Module 9: Heard
- Module 10: Needed
- Module 11: Loved
- Epilogue: Where Do We Go From Here?
- Endnotes
- Index