My philosophy of my classroom as a home away from home for my students is one that I hold near to my heart.
Classroom management allows me to teach and my students to learn. Three things help shape my management: positive behavior intervention (PBiS), a home meeting spot in the classroom, and empowering students to take ownership of their learning and decision making.
I believe in a positive behavior management system called PBiS. I have used it in various districts and I have found that: students respond well to praise, students make better choices when positively recognized, and school does not become a place where "failure" can be felt.
Within my PBiS style of behavior management, I have assertive boundaries. Students understand my rules and expectations.
Expectations are to be worked on all year long. Rules are behaviors that MUST be managed.
Within my style, I praise my students for displaying respect, responsibility, and safety in all their actions as expectations.
Additionally, rules are established in the beginning of the year and are decided between myself and my students and signed. Rules may not be broken. Rules include no hitting, eloping, using negative language, etc.
Additionally, I create a cool down zone in my classroom for my students during difficult time. To avoid chastising a child or the "chair in the corner of the room," I create a play students feel safe, included, and are able to process what inappropriate action they took.
By being fair and consistent, my students are clear on when a rule is broken and when an expectation is not followed. Rules that are broken are followed with a teacher chosen consequence following my PBiS guidelines.
Classroom management allows me to teach and my students to learn. Three things help shape my management: positive behavior intervention (PBiS), a home meeting spot in the classroom, and empowering students to take ownership of their learning and decision making.
I believe in a positive behavior management system called PBiS. I have used it in various districts and I have found that: students respond well to praise, students make better choices when positively recognized, and school does not become a place where "failure" can be felt.
Within my PBiS style of behavior management, I have assertive boundaries. Students understand my rules and expectations.
Expectations are to be worked on all year long. Rules are behaviors that MUST be managed.
Within my style, I praise my students for displaying respect, responsibility, and safety in all their actions as expectations.
Additionally, rules are established in the beginning of the year and are decided between myself and my students and signed. Rules may not be broken. Rules include no hitting, eloping, using negative language, etc.
Additionally, I create a cool down zone in my classroom for my students during difficult time. To avoid chastising a child or the "chair in the corner of the room," I create a play students feel safe, included, and are able to process what inappropriate action they took.
By being fair and consistent, my students are clear on when a rule is broken and when an expectation is not followed. Rules that are broken are followed with a teacher chosen consequence following my PBiS guidelines.
Home base in my classroom is a space where my students meet whole group to engage in mini lessons and whole group discussion. This is a special place for my students. At home base...
1. My students have a voice
2. My students feelings are valid
3. Everyone is cared for
4. We learn best when we are learning together
We practice and internalize these character lessons. Within this space, I integrate the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. I have researched and found that while reading this book was eye opening for myself as a teacher, it is even more valuable to students. In my ideal world I would practice a habit a month, so to promote well rounded minds.
1. My students have a voice
2. My students feelings are valid
3. Everyone is cared for
4. We learn best when we are learning together
We practice and internalize these character lessons. Within this space, I integrate the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. I have researched and found that while reading this book was eye opening for myself as a teacher, it is even more valuable to students. In my ideal world I would practice a habit a month, so to promote well rounded minds.