2. Welcome to Miss Lackie’s Classroom

3. Welcome! –I am happy to have your child in my class –You are an important partner in your child’s success –I will introduce you to my classroom management approach –If you have any questions during my presentation, feel free to ask

4. What is Classroom Management? - Classroom management is how a classroom is organized and how behavior is managed to emphasize learning and minimize disruptions. - Classroom management also includes monitoring and following up daily lessons and issues to ensure student understanding. - Affects behavior, motivation, and attitude of students.

5. Why is Classroom Management Important? Enables learning in a safe and structured environment. Promotes independence and responsibility. Supports all students.

6. My Classroom Management Approach Four keys to classroom management: 1. Organize My Classroom for Success 2. Build Strong Relationships 3. Develop Clear and Consistent Rules and Routines 4.Use Clear, Consistent, and Fair Consequences I create a safe, caring, and engaging classroom environment.

7. Organizing My Classroom for Success - A clear vision - Positive physical space - Plan for student work success My classroom elements include:

8. A Clear Vision I have a clear vision for my students prior to the beginning of the year. I develop long term goals for all students so we can stay on track all year. All students will: Learn to work cooperatively in groups. Learn to work independently and finish assigned tasks. Learn multiplication and division facts to be used fluently in computation and problem solving. Learn to choose books at their appropriate level and will foster a love of reading. Treat everyone with courtesy and respect. I have high expectations for my students. I encourage them to think about their own work and behavior by saying “Take pride in your work and in yourself”.

9. Positive Physical Space Students will have assigned seating. Students will be working with and sitting in groups of four or five. Student work will be prominently displayed so students feel connected to school, feel proud of their accomplishments, and strive for excellence.

10. Positive Physical Space A safe space is where one goes to… Relax Regain composure Maintain control when upset Calm down The rules of the safe space are as follows: one person at a time teacher can send student student can access him/herself friends may suggest safe space I have a safe place in my classroom to help students feel secure and supported.

11. Plan for Student Work During independent work sessions students will: Stay in their assigned seats Use sign cards to ask for help Use quiet or “indoor voices” I will typically collect completed work. If it is not collected, completed work should go into a clearly marked tray or shelf near the classroom library. I will provide timely, accurate, and specific feedback. When students are absent: Collect work from the “Absent Folder” Have one week to return the work before it is considered “late” When assignments are late or missing: Students receive a “No Assignment Form”. Students have three days to complete the work before they receive a 10 point penalty.

12. Plan for Student Work Homework Homework will go home and come back in (red) home folders. Homework will be explained in the weekly newsletter which also goes home on Mondays. Homework will be assigned on Mondays and I will be collecting it on Fridays. Free weekends! There will be five assignments. Students are only expected to complete four. Homework will be returned the following Monday with feedback. Projects will be assigned four weeks in advance and students will fill out a form to indicate what they will be doing and when it is due. Students will choose projects Extra practice work may be assigned

13. Building Strong Relationships - With Students - Among Peers - With Parents

14. With Students I get to know all my students by having “Marvelous Monday” lunches. Every Monday I eat lunch with the star student and three of their friends. This is a valuable time in which I can learn about student’s interests which I will use to increase their motivation. I value choice in the classroom. Students will have input in the thematic units and will have a choice of assignments. Students will create a Bulletin Board about the ways to be helpful. I also use choices to approach conflict management.

15. With Students Positive praise is given for a variety of reasons, including when students: behave appropriately offer ideas to the discussion self correct discover something new show responsible and/ or caring attitudes and actions make progress in any area I give positive praise to encourage students’ participation and involvement.

16. Among Peers I have class meetings to create a positive classroom community. Students will work in partnerships and cooperative groups.

17. Among Peers Some of the projects we will be involved in include: Classroom Cares- For every 100 books our class reads, Scholastic donates books to children in need. Writing friendly letters to nursing homes. Kindergarten Buddies- students will mentor younger students We will be involved in several service projects this year. I believe that service projects build a sense of community.

18. With Parents Students will communicate daily with parents using daily planners and home folders. I will send out weekly newsletters informing you about learning objectives, homework, current classroom events and reminders of upcoming events. I may also make phone calls or write notes home for both positive and challenging behavior to keep you informed.

19. With Parents Two Way Communication is Important! Teacher to Parent Parent to Teacher Notes Telephone Calls Email Contact information at end We will have parent teacher conferences at the end of each semester and report cards will be distributed.

20. Creating Clear Rules and Routines - Rules - Routines - Responsibilities

21. Rules Students will help create a Classroom Agreement which includes: We will show respect and kindness We will listen and work quietly We will keep each other safe in the classroom and keeping our body to ourselves We will stay on task during all work times We will be organized and have FUN!

22. Rules I believe it is important to discuss the value of rules so that students understand why they are important. Students will create picture rule cards to as a visual reminder of the rules.

23. Routines Start of the DayEnd of the DayAll Other Routines Put their personal belongings in their locker Bring all materials needed for the day Come to class on time Come into class quietly Begin morning work Write in daily planner Collect home folders Collect personal belongings Give feedback on the day Wait to be dismissed by teacher Will follow the CHAMPS model: C -conversation H- help A- activity M- movement P- participation S- soar to success

24. Responsibilities Students have classroom jobs to be responsible and feel important. Students are encouraged to use I-messages.

25. Consequences -Preventive- teacher prevents the misbehavior before it happens - Supportive– teacher corrects a misbehavior at the first signs - Corrective- teacher corrects the behavior after it happens

26. Preventive Students will sign our classroom agreement. We will review our classroom agreement and practice following the rules. I will remind all students of the rules and expectations before beginning a lesson and congratulate them for following the rules during a lesson.

27. Supportive I will encourage students to use the STAR method when they are upset or angry. S-Stop T- Take a deep breath A-and R-Relax I will move closer to a student or prompt the desired behavior if I feel a student needs a cue I will give them that option to change their behavior before the consequence is given.

28. Corrective Students will lose 30 seconds of recess for each minor offense. Students will practice the correct behavior during recess. Students will be supported to fill out a problem solving form in the safe place. In the case of damaged property or feelings, students will be asked to make amends.

29. Corrective In the case of repeated behavior challenges, I will have a meeting with parents to discuss the student’s behavior contract. In some cases, I will use a home note program to keep parents informed of behavior progress.

30. Rewards Daily Students will receive stickers for displaying the mystery behavior. Weekly Students will receive lottery tickets for following the rules. A drawing will be held each week for prizes. Each Semester We will celebrate our success!

31. Parents will be contacted when… –Students are absent or tardy three consecutive days –Students forget to bring in materials for three consecutive days –Students do not bring in homework three consecutive weeks –Students have filled out a problem solving form during the day –Students are being considered for a home note program and when a home note program is issued –Students have done exceptionally well! –Students have made progress!

32. Tips For Parents –Check your child’s daily planner and home folder every day –Read weekly newsletters –Support your child’s learning at home –Be aware of your child’s challenges and learning successes –Share in your child’s day –Keep emergency contact current –Please send a note when your child has been ill, is riding a different bus, or is leaving either with someone else or before the end of the day Contact me for any questions or concerns

33. Let’s Have a Great Year! What questions do you have? Contact information: Telephone: 248.765.4862 E-mail: lackieal@msu.edu

34. Resources Jensen, W., Rhode, G., & Reavis, H. K. (2000). Tough Kid tool box. Eugene,OR: Pacific Northwest Publishing. Jones, V. F., & Jones, L. S. (2009). Comprehensive classroom management,Creating communities of support and solving problems (9th edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon (www.allynandbacon.com). Bailey, A., Becky. (1997) Conscious Discipline: 7 Basic Skills for Brain Smart Classroom Management. Gryphon House Publishers (www.lovingguidance.com). Sprick, R., Garrison, M., & Howard, L. (2009). CHAMPs: A proactive and positive approach to classroom management. Eugene, OR: Pacific Northwest Publishing.

35. Conscious Discipline Curriculum Classroom Component Discipline Skill PowerSocial/ Emotional Skill Character/ Value Safe PlaceComposurePerceptionAnger Management Integrity & Self- Control Ways to be Helpful Board EncouragementUnityHelpfulnessCooperation Time MachineAssertivenessAttentionAssertivenessRespect Job BoardChoicesFree WillResponsibilityEmpowerment Circle Time Class Meetings Positive IntentLoveProblem Solving Diversity We Care Center EmpathyAcceptanceEmpathyCompassion Picture Rule Cards ConsequencesIntentionImpulse ControlResponsibility