Classroom Management

Classroom Expectations

Classroom Management Philosophy

My goal is to create a welcoming, positive environment where students feel respected and are encouraged to take creative risks and experiment. An art classroom is a space for students to use their hands, create, and express themselves.

Establishing clear expectations of behavior and making positive connection with students sets them up for success in the classroom. Creating consistent routines is vital for a successful art classroom, students take ownership in the class by coming into class and knowing what do, as well as participating in set up/clean up procedures. Having a structured, consistent environment allows learning and creativity to thrive.

Daily Routine

The daily routine is established on the first day of class, allowing students to know what do to when entering class.

Students line up outside the classroom and wait for me to open the door and greet them. Once they come in, they look at the board and see what materials they need.

After attendance, students listen to instruction and watch me model the activity or give a short demonstration on new art techniques.

During studio time, students work independently and can talk quietly with friends as they work. At this time, I circulate the classroom and check in with students.

Before clean-up, students particpte in a short gallery-walk to see their peer's work.

Depending on the project, students begin to clean up 5-10 minutes before the bell rings.

Supporting Positive Behavior

To reinforce positive behavior and engagement, I use a combination of school-based rewards, verbal encouragement, and recognition of student work.

School-Based Rewards: Students receive school-based incentives (such as Falcon Funds) when they demonstrate positive behaviors, including staying engaged in their work, using art-specific vocabulary, and participating in class discussions.

Verbal Praise: During studio time, I provide specific and encouraging feedback to recognize student effort, creativity, and progress. This helps motivate students and reinforces positive classroom behaviors.

Student Artwork Spotlight: Exceptional student artwork is displayed in the classroom display case each week, allowing students to feel recognized for their work, while also showcasing artistic student achievemnt on campus.

Addressing Challenging Behavior

Classroom expectations and consequences are clearly communicated to students on the first day of class. These expectations are displayed in the classroom and outlined in a course contract that is signed by both students and their parents/guardians.

Classroom Consequences:

A verbal warning and an opportunity for the student to correct their behavior.
Break and lunch SEL with the teacher.
Parent/guardian contact and SEL.
Parent/guardian invitation to shadow and support the student for the class period.

In many cases, a verbal reminder and a brief one-on-one conversation are sufficient to help the student understand why the behavior is disruptive and encourage them to make a positive change.

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