A classroom should be a safe space for all!
In our classroom, we value:
Kindness to everyone and their property!
Understanding that mistakes are okay and help us grow!
Knowing differences makes us unique, and that's a good thing!
Knowing we can do hard things!
Knowing that everyone has something to say!
Following classroom rules, routines, and directions to ensure the safety of everyone!
I believe in logical consequences for misbehaviors. Logical consequences offer relevant, realistic, and more respectful options for students. If you would like to read more about it, you can click this link!
I also believe students should have more autonomy and responsibility within the classroom. This can help improve student engagement, motivation, and overall outcomes! Autonomy can be given by providing choices in tasks, activities, or how we run our classroom. I believe giving students the opportunity to help create a classroom constitution on how we all conduct ourselves and what is important to all students will be beneficial in creating a space where students feel heard. I also believe in creating classroom jobs to help students increase responsibility and pride in keeping their property and classroom clean, safe, and secure.
Addressing Behaviors
Whenever a behavior is shown, I always start with finding the root of the problem (emotions, bad day, getting all sides of the story)
Depending on the extent of the behavior, I will follow this set of steps, which is similar to how Mayflower Mill tracks behaviors during specials, lunch, and recess.
Initial Warning
Redirection and Reteach
Redirection and Reteach
Loss of Second Recess
Time will depend on the severity of the behavior.
Parent Contact
Office Referral