#CaringClassroom Archive
The #CaringClassroom Chat explores positive teacher-student relationships, classroom management, and engaging and supportive instruction. Join us on Sundays @ 8:00 PM CST/9:00 PM EST.
Monday August 22, 2016
My name is Jessica and I teach a grade 2/3 split in Regina, SK. Canada.
Good morning from China! Paco, school counselor at international school
Morning meeting is very important...
A1: bellwork, entering/exiting the classroom, how to get students' attention, lates, missing work https://t.co/3CHyASno6X
A1: I like for students to have "roles" such as material collector, caboose in line and weekly teacher helper.
Hi I am Alana Stanton from Dacula Ga. Working on my kinder curr. night presentation and learning from you!
These are great! https://t.co/ugEzNezPJn
A1: I like for students to have "roles" such as material collector, caboose in line and weekly teacher helper.
A1:Greetings,review of last day,warm-up,reflection after class (about content and also behavior) https://t.co/ItiqHIUiDz
Hi Alana! Glad you could join us!
My class all students have laptops so it is important for them to know how to walk around the room
A1 I greet ss at the door with a smile hug or high five, morning meeting, sing If What I Am daily, close with end meeting
Love this! https://t.co/tQCuCYaj4v
A1 I greet ss at the door with a smile hug or high five, morning meeting, sing If What I Am daily, close with end meeting
A2: I teach by modelling from day one. Students help to show their peers through volunteering for short skits as lessons.
Starts with what went well the day before. What can we improve on today. We make a goal for the week.
A2: 2/2 Explain the procedure/model it for students/give time to practice/check for understanding https://t.co/Ihd8aTnlLW
Awesome! https://t.co/YbREP4rDDP
A2: I teach by modelling from day one. Students help to show their peers through volunteering for short skits as lessons.
Taught all year practice makes a smooth classroom
Goal setting is so effective. https://t.co/tGNahgF9Im
Starts with what went well the day before. What can we improve on today. We make a goal for the week.
A2B:I prefer to teach these procedures at the beginning of the year.Later they will become routines
A1 We have to cover hallway, restroom, cafeteria, recess, assembly expectations. Classroom procedures and routines
A2 I teach it throughout the year. I try to go slow and let them practice. We discuss a lot and how out class is a family
Exactly! https://t.co/xIvPJY09dH
A2B:I prefer to teach these procedures at the beginning of the year.Later they will become routines
Q2 Cover at the beginning of the year, long break from school, and as needed. Start off using Ss presentation. Ss make own
I always found those transitions to be where procedures and routines are really needed. https://t.co/AL9gQRuaqt
A1 We have to cover hallway, restroom, cafeteria, recess, assembly expectations. Classroom procedures and routines
Hi Evylyn! Glad you could join us!
A2 Some teachers do all in a week...not a good idea slowly show them when the moment arises they will remember more
It sounds like you have a very positive classroom climate. https://t.co/FGmgHCqlUn
A2 I teach it throughout the year. I try to go slow and let them practice. We discuss a lot and how out class is a family
A1. Enter/exit,fire drills,rotations, restroom/water break,dismissal, lunch, recess, collaboration https://t.co/uaH2c3kFcD
Great idea! https://t.co/b2E1nOWAR8
Q2 Cover at the beginning of the year, long break from school, and as needed. Start off using Ss presentation. Ss make own
A3: It helps prevent misbehavior in the future so you can spend more time on teaching and learning.
A2 I try to treat ss how I would want routines showed to me. Slow and over time. Flexible seating helps
When the students know what is expected they can concentrate on learning and not what we need them to do.
Exactly! https://t.co/bq2ft2sb8C
A3: It helps prevent misbehavior in the future so you can spend more time on teaching and learning.
A3: Social skills mini lessons can help teachers to be more proactive when it comes to routines and procedures.
For sure! https://t.co/FlSUU4mBh8
When the students know what is expected they can concentrate on learning and not what we need them to do.
A3. T set the tone,its not about was wrong;its about how we do it right! Safety first and respect https://t.co/6X7B7M7R59
Good idea! https://t.co/rPM7ov9w7V
A3: Social skills mini lessons can help teachers to be more proactive when it comes to routines and procedures.
A3 If time is spent at the start of the school year on routines/procedures then there are fewer misbehaviors later.
A3:I'm thinking about practicing with roleplays and "if" situations to ask students how they would act
That is so right! https://t.co/2SejLCmtMz
A3 If time is spent at the start of the school year on routines/procedures then there are fewer misbehaviors later.
Wonderful! https://t.co/WeG8hlPIM8
A3:I'm thinking about practicing with roleplays and "if" situations to ask students how they would act
A3 Allow the students to have some voice in this and the class becomes a place where ss feel connected and important
This is great! https://t.co/aK4sr4yK2f
A3 Allow the students to have some voice in this and the class becomes a place where ss feel connected and important
My classroom is student led. They make the jobs. The Rules and procedures. And are more accountable
A4: We use scripts in my classroom called "big deals" and "little deals" to talk about a mistake in classroom procedures.
A4: Calmly, positively remind them of the procedure/demonstrate if necessary/have them do it again https://t.co/zGL7K11J9Q
Wonderful! https://t.co/Mfu2UhuBBB
My classroom is student led. They make the jobs. The Rules and procedures. And are more accountable
Love this! https://t.co/HgxG1VZlQi
A4: We use scripts in my classroom called "big deals" and "little deals" to talk about a mistake in classroom procedures.
I talk to the students but we revisit it in the EOD meeting and morning meeting
A4 Review procedures/routines, practice them again, discuss why they are important to have.
Great! https://t.co/eIdBaiDEDZ
A4 Review procedures/routines, practice them again, discuss why they are important to have.
A4:Asking,letting have the feeling of control of choice,"Susan,maybe you prefer better raise your hand before asking,right?"
I love that. How do you think my 7th graders would feel about it?
A5: B/c they prevent misbehaviour leaving us more time for academics and the opp to build pos rels https://t.co/MPv8sDHucN
A5:They explain how things have to be done in order to achieve learning goals successfully
Right on! https://t.co/pBVciTFNYS
A5:They explain how things have to be done in order to achieve learning goals successfully
A5 In order to teach kids need to know the room and expectations of tools/seats. We do this all year but august guides us
A5: Harry Wong tells us it is important because it builds the atmosphere and structure for your classroom. I have to agree.
A5 They explain how to do things correctly without disturbing the learning of others.
Exactly! https://t.co/rMFp7Vc9Ry
A5 In order to teach kids need to know the room and expectations of tools/seats. We do this all year but august guides us
A5 students need structure they crave it. They are more caplets of learning when they know exactly what is expected
A5 Makes the classrm a safe place where learners can make leaps and take risks.The pro. and rituals of a room help shape it
I agree as well. https://t.co/Eb6YxDGGTt
A5: Harry Wong tells us it is important because it builds the atmosphere and structure for your classroom. I have to agree.
Exactly! https://t.co/KU0fOWFCxg
A5 They explain how to do things correctly without disturbing the learning of others.
True! https://t.co/FGBYZODbKs
A5 students need structure they crave it. They are more caplets of learning when they know exactly what is expected
Absolutely! https://t.co/E3qxXGr1LC
A5 Makes the classrm a safe place where learners can make leaps and take risks.The pro. and rituals of a room help shape it
A5 Procedures and routines are important because children need consistent patterns in class that don't confuse them
A6:Most of misbehavior happens because student don't know what is the right way to behave.They need learning procedures
Students know what is expected from them and won't misbehave.
Absolutely! https://t.co/ja8z2RdOFm
A5 Procedures and routines are important because children need consistent patterns in class that don't confuse them
Agreed! https://t.co/6LSOwqCRcG
A6:Most of misbehavior happens because student don't know what is the right way to behave.They need learning procedures
Q5: Routines are about patterns! (Human beings require patterns as much as we need variety to function.)
A6 allows ss to know how the room works. All ss want to do well. All. We show themwith modeling what a workingclass is like
A6: Procedures and routines set up student expectations for the room. Students know what is expected for safety.
Awesome! https://t.co/yGwwaYcQA7
A6 allows ss to know how the room works. All ss want to do well. All. We show themwith modeling what a workingclass is like
Lay out learning procedures and routines as clear as possible, consistently https://t.co/DcVtr6ousF
A6:Most of misbehavior happens because student don't know what is the right way to behave.They need learning procedures
Educator from India - always wanted to participate in chat. Everything fell into place today! :)
I'm so glad it did Sojo! It's wonderful to have you as part of the discussion!
Oh yes, another reason why routines are important - transitions!!
A7: When we teach procedures we prepare our students for procedures they will need to follow in day to day life.
That's true. https://t.co/TYPqitNWYL
A7: When we teach procedures we prepare our students for procedures they will need to follow in day to day life.
A7 Ss know what to do, so it takes less classtime to correct behavior. They can teach routines/procedures to a new student.
Best laid routines ensure that we can focus on learning than behaviour!
A7 allows ss to see that they are connected to others. We are not in this alone.We're a family or team. Changes thinking
A8: B/c teachers spend less time disciplining and more time building positive relationships w/ Ss https://t.co/MaHZaArhQT
Love this! https://t.co/ypI4x1bYMe
A7 allows ss to see that they are connected to others. We are not in this alone.We're a family or team. Changes thinking
A8: Routines help teachers move from managing behaviour to nurturing relationships and enabling learning
Agreed! https://t.co/YXIXn3qmZg
A8: Routines help teachers move from managing behaviour to nurturing relationships and enabling learning
A8 SS see that we model and are loving.They catch on to this & become what we model.They notice
Resulting in a . . . https://t.co/L3RFDXEkCs
A8 SS see that we model and are loving.They catch on to this & become what we model.They notice
A8: Students know what is acceptable behavior and follow the procedures and routines without a teacher being at their side.
A8:With less misbehavior,teachers feel less stress and there are more opportunities for cooperation and kindness
A8: Procedures and routines = mutual respect between teachers and students.
So true! https://t.co/2warbWMvXt
A8: Students know what is acceptable behavior and follow the procedures and routines without a teacher being at their side.
A8: W/ consistency, the classroom runs more smoothly! Ss begin to take the lead & feel pride! https://t.co/O7P9PKqSs8
Exactly! https://t.co/bYZKV8ugxF
A8:With less misbehavior,teachers feel less stress and there are more opportunities for cooperation and kindness
Thanks and all the participants for the great talk!
