Classroom Climate

Keeping in Touch with Parents

The cheerful monthly newsletter welcomes parents and connects them to classroom activities and learning. Parents appreciate receiving monthly updates about school related information. This resource helps to develop relationships with parents, which can improve student performance. Family members also appreciate having a handy reference about significant events occurring in the classroom and school.

Distance Learning - Check In Survey

‣ Inspired by a fellow teacher and modified to suit 7th grade students.

‣ Valuable data on student remote learning experience was provided.

‣ Strategies to support successful student remote learning were shared.

‣ Fun S.E.L. related activities which students enjoyed were also included.

Using Metaphors to Help Students Feel Good about Themselves

This figurative language lesson:

‣ teaches students how to write a metaphor

‣ supports kinesthetic learners with the hands-on activity of cutting out snowflakes

‣ connects to instruction about character traits

‣ promotes self-esteem as students describe one of their own positive qualities

Using Class Dojo to Support Classroom Management

💙 ClassDojo is a useful tool for communicating with parents and students.

💙 It can be used to share concerns and also as a tool of positive reinforcement.

Birthday Charts and Encouraging Words

★ Birthday Shout-Outs help students feel like valued members of the community.

★ Kind and encouraging messages create a warm atmosphere in the classroom.