Snapshot: Classroom Environment
- Ms.Pearl
- Mar 4, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 5, 2019
Classroom contract /Class Pledge
Primary:
What does it mean to be a good friend + How can we show kindness?
Brainstorm, record on anchor chart, post in classroom, use as reference
Classroom Jobs
Class Rewards
Junior:
Rules of the room!
Create rules + consequences together.
Management Tricks:
Pause.
Warning system.
Never take away from gym or recess!
Positive Reinforcement - consequences don’t have to be harsh but have to be fair.
Talk with the teacher → explain to the class why you are acting this way.
Bucket Filling → Prize bucket!
Individual vs. collaborative behaviour
Varying based on student and classroom
First→ Then boards,
5 Checks system = reward (ex. read space book)
Diversity and Inclusivity!
Not just academic abilities but cultural and personal attribute too!
Reciprocal Learning.
Incorporating all students in the learning process
Flexibility in seating and teaching.
Learning about different celebrations, cultures and different lifestyles.
Schedule:
Literacy Application
Daily and Period based ( First, Then, Then boards)
Centers
Class Jobs
Labels
Organization and Student Agency
Positive Classroom Climate
Mindful Moments
5 minutes to think, and become aware of their bodies, and how they are feeling,
Mindfulness cards
Mindfulness rocks
Incorporating self regulation and awareness while learning about social emotional awareness.
Minds UP - When you flip your lid and can not regulate, you must reset to recharge.
Teaching with a Purposeful Plan!
Here is a fun activity on inferencing. Where students had to figure out what really happened to Humpty Dumpty!
***Active Participation!
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