It is important for students to learn in a positive environment that is engaging, safe, and allows them to focus on their learning. In order to have this, I have created rules, routines, and rewards that allow students to be positively motivated to do their best.
How I Run My Classroom
- I will treat you with respect, so you know how to treat me.
- Feel free to do anything that doesn't cause a problem for anyone else.
- If you cause a problem, I will ask you to solve it.
- If you can't solve the problem, or choose not to, I will do something about it.
- What I do will depend on the special person and the special situation.
- If you feel something is unfair, whisper to me "I'm not sure that is fair," and we will talk.
- what is fair, is not always equal
Classroom Economy
In our classroom I utilize classroom money to learn beginnings of financial literacy and as a way to learn accountability and responsibility. Students can earn money by holding classroom jobs, receiving compliments from other teachers, or standing out as a role model. They may also earn money for meeting AR goals or through the Great Pencil Challenge. Students can also lose money for not making good choices. Students will be responsible for paying rent at the end of each month or they may choose to purchase their flexible seating clip. At the end of each quarter/semester we will have class auctions. We will also be opening up businesses for market day through out the year.
In our classroom I utilize classroom money to learn beginnings of financial literacy and as a way to learn accountability and responsibility. Students can earn money by holding classroom jobs, receiving compliments from other teachers, or standing out as a role model. They may also earn money for meeting AR goals or through the Great Pencil Challenge. Students can also lose money for not making good choices. Students will be responsible for paying rent at the end of each month or they may choose to purchase their flexible seating clip. At the end of each quarter/semester we will have class auctions. We will also be opening up businesses for market day through out the year.
Class Jobs
Students will apply for class jobs each month to help with helping our classroom run smoothly. If more than one student applies for a job, there may be interviews held. Its never too early to be exposed to articulating their qualifications! Each job will have a weekly salary to be used with our classroom economy.
Students will apply for class jobs each month to help with helping our classroom run smoothly. If more than one student applies for a job, there may be interviews held. Its never too early to be exposed to articulating their qualifications! Each job will have a weekly salary to be used with our classroom economy.
House System
I am hoping to implement the House System going into second quarter this year. Students will be sorted into 4 different houses. The students will earn points for their houses to earn incentives. The House System is a positive way to build classroom community and to bring together students that wouldn’t normally work together and learn that our actions have a positive effect on those around us and not just as individuals.
I am hoping to implement the House System going into second quarter this year. Students will be sorted into 4 different houses. The students will earn points for their houses to earn incentives. The House System is a positive way to build classroom community and to bring together students that wouldn’t normally work together and learn that our actions have a positive effect on those around us and not just as individuals.