CLASSROOM PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT

PREPARATION:

The organization of a classroom is crucial to a successful classroom because physical environments directly effect how students learn, create a tone of a classroom, and set expectations of participation. In order to create a well organized and managed classroom, I will plan and prepare ahead of time. From materials, to organization, to ways of contact, to substitute teacher plans, and more, there are a variety of things that must be accounted for when planning my classroom. Since the physical organization of a classroom impacts how the teacher can teach and how the students can learn, I will plan my classroom according to both my own, but more importantly, the students' needs. This preperation will allow me to be ready for the first day of school so the students and I can effectively greet each other, have introductions, participate in get to know you activities, explore the classroom, understand expectations and rules, and overall be set up for success for the school year. Since the first day of school is the most important due to a positive atmosphere being set and a perspective of the school year beginning, it is important to have my classroom student ready from day one.

MATERIALS:

Classroom Spaces:

• Groups of tables and chairs

• Rainbow table

• Area rug

• Whiteboard/Smartboard

• Library

• Bulletin boards/posters

• Shelves/storage

• Mailboxes

• Flexible seating

Classroom Supplies:

• Name tags on desks

• Alternative lighting

• Agenda

• Whiteboards

• Games

• Any additional supplies

ORGANIZATION:

My classroom will be organized by:

• Consistent with instruction goals

• High traffic areas free of congestion

• Students are ALL easily seen

• Students can ALL easily see

• Frequently used materials accessible

• Instructions/transitions

Examples of my classroom organization/vision:

CONTACT:

I will stay in contact with students' families by:

• Providing students/families an "All About the Teacher" letter

• Gathering contact information before the school year starts

• Sending an interest survey to get to know students/families

• Sending a weekly classroom newsletter

• Having a Google Classroom available to students and parents

• Having a professional social media outlet

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER:

I will be prepared for a substitute teacher by:

• Providing an attendance sheet

• Having a list of all the students names and important information (allergies, contacts, medical conditions, etc.)

• Providing a specific plan for the day

• Providing a basic "emergency" plan for the day (if substitute is last minute or original plan is not working)

• Providing a typical daily schedule (Monday-Friday)

• Having a list of classroom expectations and rules

• Providing contact information of the principal, secretary, and the neighbor teacher(s)