The TSC is part of an initiative to implement Conscious Discipline in the classroom. I will be participating in a book study and am looking forward to implementing the techniques learned into my classroom this year. It is a methodology that you can use in your home as well. To learn more about Conscious Discipline, visit: www.consciousdiscipline.com/methodology .
We will talk alot about emotions and feelings in our classroom. My goal in doing that is to help students learn the words, recognize the feelings, and learn productive ways to discuss and work through their feelings. In our classroom, we have a Calm Corner and tools available for students to use. Your child will learn the procedures for that space early in the school year.
We are Respectful.
We are Cooperative.
We are Responsible.
We Do What is Right.
We Do Our Best.
Classroom RESPECT Goals:
Rule #1: Follow directions quickly
Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak
Rule #3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat
Rule #4: Make smart choices
Rule #5: Make our dear team stronger
Diamond Rule: Keep your eyes on the target
First Offence: Student is given a choice to be helpful. Reteach necessary skill.
Second Offence: Choice to use the Calm Corner. Reteach necessary skill.
Third Offence: Problem Solving Meeting with Teacher. Logical consequence given. Reteach necessary skill.
Fourth Offence: Message or phone call to parents/guardians.
Fifth Offence: Office referral.
*Incidents that compromise the safety of your child or others could result in an immediate office referral.
Garden of Bloomers:
To enrich your child’s learning experience this year, our classroom will be using The Garden of Bloomers, a positive motivation program adapted from the Super Improvers system developed by Chris Biffle, Director of Whole Brain Teaching.
This program encourages students to follow classroom and school expectations while celebrating individual progress in both academic and social skills. Rather than comparing children to one another, this system focuses entirely on recognizing personal improvement and effort.
Here is how The Garden of Bloomers works in our classroom:
Focusing on Personal Best: Students compete only with themselves. Our primary goal is for every child to set personal records and experience the joy of breaking them.
Earning "Seeds" for Progress: Students earn points—called "seeds"—whenever they show personal growth in reading, writing, math, handwriting, classroom behavior, or social skills.
Leveling Up: As students accumulate seeds, they trade them in to move up on our 13-level classroom Garden display.
A Positive-Only Approach: We focus strictly on encouraging growth and celebrating wins. Negative points are not used in this program. If a behavior issue arises that requires parent involvement, I will reach out to you directly so we can work together.
No matter where each child begins their journey, every pupil can grow. We look forward to celebrating their progress in the classroom and appreciate your partnership in cheering them on at home!