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1. Khan Academy: The Khan Academy website is a great source for classrooms because it provides an extensive amount of videos and problems for students to receive the practice they need in math for any grade level. And it's free!

2. Wolfram MathWorld: This website is also free. It has gifs, video demonstrations, and notebooks students can download. There are 13,000 entries that students can explore and strengthen their math abilities.

3. Starfall: This website is aimed at reading help in grades 1-3. It allows students to practice their phonics with different characters, songs, and games.

4. Storyline Online: This website allows kids to be read aloud by celebrities because adults in their lives might be too busy to do it. It has an accompanying video with each story being read out loud and interactive post-activity that helps discuss the story together.

5. ABCYa: This website covers many different subjects and it has many educational games that students can play. It is aimed for grades between PK to 6th grade.

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1. Class Dojo: Class Dojo allows teachers to reward students for positive behavior as students can receive Dojo points for this. In addition, it allows teachers to flag behaviors that might need a bit of work so students can correct these behaviors.

2. Class craft: Class craft allows teachers to teach positive behavior. This app allows students to earn experience points (XP). If students do negative behavior then teachers can take away Health Points (HP).

3. Hero: Hero allows teachers to set up a system that allows students to receive real-life rewards for positive behavior. Family members also have access to this system if they want to keep tabs on student behavior.

4. LiveSchool: This platform allows teachers to keep track of positive behavior. Teachers can set expectations for the class and award a certain amount of points for specific behavior. In the end, students can buy from an online store that teachers can set up.

5. RedCritter Teacher: This website allows teachers to praise students for positive behavior. This encourages students to encourage to meet higher expectations.

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1. Fun Friday Extra Time: In my clinical classroom, students usually get a dedicated 20 minutes on Friday afternoons to play games, socialize, and/or have tablet time. If students have had consistent behavior throughout the week, my CT adds 15 more minutes to Fun Friday.

2. Tickets for Prizes: In my clinical classroom, there are these slips of paper called "Eagle feathers." If students are listening attentively, following directions, or helping a friend, they receive an eagle feather. At the end of the month, students can use these eagle feathers to buy something from the school store. In this store, there are pencils, fun erasers, books, etc.

3. Homework Pass: If students display good behavior then they receive a homework pass. This homework pass allows them to skip one homework assignment.

4. Teacher's Chair: If student display consecutive good behavior throughout the week, teacher can place name in raffle box. On Friday, teacher can draw out name and the winner will be able to sit in the teacher's chair for the rest of the day/class.

5. Lunch With The Teacher:  Students can have the opportunity to stay back during lunch time and eat with their teacher in the classroom if they display good behavior for the day.

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Culturally Responsive / Hear My Voice: Testimonies Of Children Detained at The Southern Border (2021) by Warren Buford

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I used this book in ELED 303 last semester and it is an incredible book. This bilingual story is made up of different testimonies surrounding children detained on the US-Mexico border. Not only can it be used as a great introduction for the topic of immigration but it can also be relatable to students who might have migrated to them United States. This book is a great resource for students to understand that students come from different parts of the world and how to best support this.

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Culturally Responsive / The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family (2019) by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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This book is a story about two sisters who who go to a new school and are named Faizah and Asiya. Asiya wears a beautiful blue hijab but her new classmates do not see it as beautiful. However, despite all that is happening to her sister, Faizah finds way to stay strong. I think this book is a great addition to the classroom because it introduces students to hijab and the culture surrounded it. Additionally, students identify with this culture will feel included.

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Culturally Responsive / My Family, Your Family, Our Families (2020) by Emma Carlson Berne

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This book reflects the differences that are found within families. Although these differences are what separate them, they are more connected than they think. This is a great book for being culturally responsive because it allows students to see the different variations of families that students might not see in their every day lives. This includes families with same-sex parents, different cultural backgrounds, foster families and even children who live with their grandparents. It teaches students the differences found throughout the world and regardless of it all, all families are about care and love.

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Start Of The School Year / Our Class is a Family (2020) by Shannon Olsen

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This book was used by my cooperating teacher last semester at the beginning of the year. Essentially, this story lets students know that the classroom is a safe space and how important it is to be there for each other. This sets the classroom environment for the rest of the year because it sets expectations on how students should be acting with one another.

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- Ready Set….You Bet!
- Hocus Pocus…Time To Focus!
- If you can hear me, put your hand on your head. If you can hear me, put your hands on your shoulder. If you can hear me, put your hands on your elbow. If you can hear me, open up your math journal. If you can hear me, take out your pencil, etc.
- Shark Bait.. Oh Ah Ah! (Finding Nemo Reference)
- Voices off in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
- Hands on Top….Everybody Stop!

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Organizing The Classroom: Key Highlights

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Desk Arrangement

I would arrange my classroom in groups of 4 to facilitate the idea of a collaborative classroom. The goal for many of my future lessons is to make them as collaborative and hands-on as possible. Therefore, this layout allows for this to happen. I chose individual desks instead of a full desk because this also allows students to separate during tests or other scenarios.

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SEL / The Crayons' Book Of Feelings (2021) by Drew Daywalt

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This book is about crayons and how they each represent a different feelings. It explores different "big feelings" that students might experience and might not know how to handle. I think this book is a great addition to the classroom it is a gateway to emotional regulation. This could also be given to students who might have disruptive behavior in the classroom because of these "big feelings."

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Brain Breaks Popsicle Sticks

In my clinical classrooms, when students receive brain breaks, it’s usually go noodle or other type of technology breaks. I feel that while technology is important for success, it is always great to take a break from it from time to time. Therefore, by having popsicle sticks as options for brain breaks, one student can pick their favorite and students can do a hands-on brain break.

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All of the resources that I have used for my teacher toolbox are on this linked Google Docs.

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1. Modeling- Modeling is important in the classroom because it shows students how to do their work. While instructions allow for direction on the assignment, modeling allows student to visually see how to do it. This is important for class management because teachers can model all of the expectations that they have for their students.

2. Feedback- Detailed feedback is important for learning. This is because it pinpoints the exact aspects that students need to improve in order to be successful. Positive feedback is also important and key to successful class management. This is because it allows students to see the positive aspects of what is seen in the classroom.

3. Cooperative learning- As mentioned in my class organization section, I want my students to be actively engaged in hands-on and collaborative activities. This allows students to learn from each other. Additionally, students will learn to respect each other's opinions.

4. Student-Led Classroom- In an active learning classroom, teachers should be a resource for learning but not the primary source. It is important for students to have a space to achieve their highest potential. This helps with classroom management because students will feel in control of the classroom, allowing them to be less disruptive.

5. Graphic Organizers- Graphic organizers are important because it visually organizes information for students. This helps students grasp new concepts better since they see them in a much more organized way.

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Calm Corner

Having a designated corner in the classroom is always important. Students should have a special place in the class that allows them to calm down without disruptions. Having something like this helps students self-regulate since they will be able to identify when they need to isolate themselves to calm down.

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Seat Pockets

I like the idea of seat pockets because it allows students to declutter their desks if they have one. It also allows teachers to see what materials students have and what they might need.

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1. Type of Misbehavior: Defiance

- 3 responses: Notify parents if the behavior becomes reoccurring. With parents, find out more about home life and make a plan on how to address this behavior. If this first response does not work, the second response would be to create an incentive poster on a weekly basis. This allows the teacher to keep track of the student's behavior. If it is at 80% for positivity then the student receives an award. If this next response does not work then the third response could be to create an incentive poster on a daily basis. This will encourage the behavior to be more consistent.

2. Type of Misbehavior: Group Bullying

- 3 Responses: Addressing the bullying behavior with the bullies. This includes addressing clear expectations of how to act with their classmates and the consequences of what happens if these expectations aren't met. If this response is not working, responding to this bullying at the moment that it happens is another option. This includes rearranging the classroom is necessary and losing privileges related to the bullying. The last response to this misbehavior will be to reach out to the parents of the class. Also, students will need to engage in one-on-one sessions with counselors.

3. Type of Misbehavior: Disruptive To Teacher and Peers

- 3 Responses: First attempt to respond to this behavior includes communicating with the student. The student will be able to see how frequently their disruptive behavior occurs. We will set up a signal to let the student know when they are being disruptive. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, the second response would be to use social stories and create them. Social stories are picture books that the student can see that model proper ways of behaving to him. The third attempt at this would be could be calling in with the parents. You can learn more about what might be going on in the personal lives of your students that could affect how they act if you ask their parents for help.

4.  Type of Misbehavior: Aggressiveness

-3 Responses: First response would be noting what triggers the student. This also includes finding ways to calm them down. The second response would be once you have noted the triggers and see the student is attempting to get physical, stand next to the student. Make sure you make your body language non-threatening and use a calm voice. The last response would be for the student's situation to be reported to the principal, as should any school social worker, psychologist, or other mental health office staff.

5. Type of Misbehavior: ADHD Causing Disruption with Teacher

- 3 Responses: The first response to this would be to use any rewards and positive compliments to highlight positive behavior. Another response would be to give the student an alternative way to express herself. This includes having a journal where they are able to talk about their feelings. The last response would be to take this to higher-ups in the school. This includes the principal/vice principal giving the student a consequence.

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- M&M Game: Students were in groups of 3 and got a packet of M&Ms. Based on the color they got, they would have to share a specific fact about themselves (e.g., red=favorite hobbies, green=favorite foods, yellow= favorite movies, etc).  The goal of this community builder is for students to build a good classroom environment by getting to know each other better.

-Cup Pyramid: Students were in groups of 4 and each member had a specific role. Within their group, students will need to build a pyramid of cups with ten cups and one rubber band working collaboratively without talking. The goal of this community builder is for students to learn to work as a team.

-Pipeline Game: Students had to use their own pipe and work collaboratively o to move a marble into a cup without talking. If the marble was dropped then the students have to restart from the beginning. The goal of this community builder is for students to learn to work as a team.

-Balloon Activity: Students received an individual balloon and wrote their name on it. They then had to place it in the middle with the rest of the classroom. The objective of the name is for everyone to find their balloon as fast as possible.  Students had three opportunities and had to collaboratively strategize as a class to beat their previous time. The goal of this community builder is for students to learn to work as a team.

-Telephone Charades: Students are placed in teams and get into vertical lines, away from the board. The student at the end of the line will act as the prompt on the board and the acting continues until the person at the end of the line can guess what the prompt was. The goal of this community builder is for students to learn to work as a team.

-Roses, Thorns, and Unicorns: Students had to go around to share their individual rose, thorn, and unicorn. A rose was a positive highlight of their week. The thorn was a struggle or challenge they are experiencing. The unicorn is a funny or unexpected moment that recently happened to them. The goal of this community builder is for students to develop an awareness of their peer's emotions and to allow vulnerability to be the center of the classroom.

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Pull Out Library Bins

In my library section, I would like to have these bins that students can pull out when they navigate the library. At first, the library baskets were not visually appealing to me. However, after watching the video in week 6, the teacher in the video mentioned how much easier it was to pull them out – it made sense and that is something I would like to include in my future classroom. Additionally, since I will be a bilingual teacher, I would have different color bins assigned to different languages of books. In my previous clinical classroom, red bins meant Spanish books, blue books were books in English, and black bins were bilingual books.

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Alphabetical Word Wall

I think having an alphabetical word wall is a must in the classroom, regardless of the grade. In the younger elementary grades, students can reference the alphabet as well as identify the sound of the beginning of the word based on what they already know about the letter. Constantly being surrounded by that visual is important for learning sounds and remembering the definition of the word.

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This article is for teachers. It addresses specific things that have happened to students because of the pandemic. This includes peer interactions and disruptive behaviors. This article is great gateway for us new teachers because of this, we can pinpoint ways to address these behaviors.

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Student behavior remains concerning amid COVID’s impact, educators say

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“The temperature has come down a little bit,” one expert said. “But even if the outbursts aren’t quite as big as they were last year, they’re still there.”

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This article is about different areas of the world and is great to share with students. It allows us to see beautiful pictures of each of the places explained. This article could be used for exploring a specific part of the world or as an introduction to learning of a country.

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Want to see the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World's Greatest Places. Join TIME for Kids on a tour of our favorites. We'll take you from city to wilderness. We'll travel from tiny villages to a faraway island. Maybe you'll want to visit these places in person. Each one reminds us about the importance of protecting the environment. Enjoy the ride. And spread the word about our wonderful planet!

Higher Learning

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You'll find lots to learn in Ahmedabad, India, in Asia. A place called Gujarat Science City is dedicated dedicate to set use for a particular purpose (verb) Part of the farm was dedicated to growing corn. to science education. Visitors can learn about local plants and practice yoga at the nature park. Or they can explore the new robot gallery and an aquarium featuring species from around the world. -By Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

In the Clouds

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Feeling courageous? Sky Bridge 721 is one of the world's longest hanging footbridges. It's in Dolní Morava, a village in the Czech Republic, in Eastern Europe. The bridge is nearly half a mile long and hangs more than 300 feet in the air. -By Kathleen Rellihan

Saving Rhinos

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White rhinos roam near Hwange National Park, in Zimbabwe, Africa. In May, two of them were taken to an area bordering the park. People from the local community will care for them. White rhinos are in trouble because of poaching. They have not been seen in the park since 2007. -By Terry Ward

Icy Views

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This is the visitor center in Ilulissat, Greenland. Its twisted shape was designed to look like a snowy owl in flight. A boardwalk leads to a view of Ilulissat Icefjord. That's an icy body of water with steep sides. Part of the center's mission is to remind visitors of how this wilderness could be lost to climate change. -By Jennifer Duggan

Culture Trip

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Rapa Nui is an island in the Pacific Ocean. It's also known as Easter Island. It's famous for the mysterious sculptures made by the Rapa Nui people, who arrived about 1,200 years ago. Hotu Matu'a was their early king. His spirit is said to have become a sea turtle. -By Johanna Read

Lively Spot

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The Galápagos Islands are located off the coast of Ecuador, in South America. They are some of the most biodiverse biodiverse having many different species of plants and animals (adjective) Rainforests are biodiverse, because lots of different plants and animals live in them. places on Earth. Recently, marine-life protections there were expanded. This limits fishing and creates safe paths for animals to travel through. -By Karen Catchpole

Ancient Past

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Alentejo is a rural part of Portugal, in Europe. It's covered with forests and olive groves. There are ancient cities, too. A museum in Estremoz shows off traditional tiles. In Esperança, hikers can see eagles and vultures, and 5,000-year-old cave paintings. -By Robin Catalano

Trail Mix

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New Zealand is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, near Australia. The country is home to Fiordland National Park. There's a system of scenic trails. Hikers can scale mountain peaks and dip into valleys. Lakes are fed by gushing waterfalls. -By Yulia Denisyuk

Bike It!

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Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, in South America. It's the perfect place for a bike ride. The city has taken steps to reduce pollution. It has more than 350 miles of bike paths. The city also has a bikeshare program. It will provide bicycles that people with disabilities can use. -By Kate Crittenden

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This article is a resource that teachers can give to students. It is about feelings students might have after hearing something on the news. It provides them with solutions to not feeling that way.

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If something in the news makes you feel worried or upset, what should you do? TFK asked an expert, DR. HAROLD KOPLEWICZ, president of the Child Mind Institute. Here, he offers some advice. I hear people talking about the news.…

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This article is an article for teachers. The central idea is that it's critical to teach children the connection between their negative actions and their repercussions. Michigan State University provides a list of various strategies for developing positive responses to children who exhibit negative behaviors throughout the remainder of the article.

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This article is something that could be shared with students about acts of kindness. This article could be used to encourage students to do their own acts of kindness.

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Emily Bhatnagar has always loved reading. "Growing up, I was really shy, so I always turned to books," she told TIME for Kids. In 2019, Bhatnagar was in high school when her dad was diagnosed with cancer. Books became an even bigger comfort. She started thinking about families in similar situations.

When Bhatnagar's dad recovered, she came up with a plan to help others. "The idea came from just overwhelming gratitude × gratitude FG TRADE-GETTY IMAGES the feeling of thankfulness (noun) Thanksgiving is a holiday when people express gratitude. that the doctors were able to perform such a miracle," she says. "But also a hint of sadness that there were kids who were fighting the same battle."

COURTESY OF EMILY BHATNAGAR

Bhatnagar started a book drive in her hometown. She's from Gaithersburg, Maryland. The goal was to collect books for kids being treated for cancer in local hospitals. Her father was not surprised. "She was always interested in books," he says, "and she always wanted to do things for the neighborhood." She calls the book drive For Love & Buttercup. She's collected more than 10,000 books.

Making a Difference

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Bhatnagar started by posting on social media. She asked people in her area to donate books. "I was expecting maybe two or three responses from neighbors," she says. "But it ended up blowing up." News stations began reporting it.

The Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health is one of the places where Bhatnagar has donated books. Aisha Campbell is a director there. "Donations like [Bhatnagar's] share a piece of the world with [kids and families] that they may not have gotten to experience," she says.

Turning the Page

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Bhatnagar continues to run the book drive. She gets a little help from her parents. "We do the driving," her dad says. She hopes to one day expand the project to reach more kids. The memory of the first time she visited children who'd received her books sticks with her. "It was the best day of my life," she says. "I realized I wanted to do this type of work forever."

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Rules, routines, and procedures are important in the classroom because they set expectations and a balance for students. These rules will be set and explained at the beginning of the school year. They will also be displayed on a poster posted at the front of the classroom.

Rules
- Treat everyone how you want to be treated:  If students want everyone to treat them with kindness and respect then they also need to treat everyone with respect. This means classmates, teachers, and other staff in the school.

- Be an attentive listener: Listening is the key to becoming a better learner, therefore, students need to learn to attentively listen to what is going on in the classroom. This includes listening to the teacher when providing instruction as well as listening to other classmates when they are speaking.

- Ask questions when you have them: This is a rule that I wish more teachers encouraged. Students should not be afraid to ask questions when they have them. Learning is an active process and students can only learn if they actively engage in it.

Routines & Procedures

- Morning Check-ins: Students will be greeted at the door by the teacher. There will be a choice of four things to do (handshake, fist bump, high five, or hug). The one they choose is how they will greet their teacher.

- Non-Verbal cues when students need to move anywhere: If students need to drink water, they will signal a one with their finger. If students need to drink water, they will signal a two with their fingers. If students need to get up to get something from their desk or a desk, they will signal a three.

- Voice Levels: Students are expected to be on the voice level based on their environment. If students work independently or the teacher is talking then students are expected to be at a 0. If students are doing partner work, they are expected to be at a 1.  If students are in small groups, they are expected to be at a 2.

- Leader Of The Day: There will be index cards with every individual student's name. On a day-by-day basis, there will a leader. This leader will be in charge of passing out papers, pencils if needed, and the leader of the line. Once a student's name has been picked, they will go to the bottom of the stack. This allows all students to get a few chances at being leaders throughout the school year.

- Position 1, 2, and 3 for transitions from desk to rug: Position 1 stands for students sitting quietly. Position 2 stands for students standing by their desks with their chairs pushed in. Position 3 stands for all students to move from their desks to the rug. Students need to complete each individual position the right way before moving on to the next one.

- Transition from desks to line up: Students will line up based on their designated table colors or number. This allows the line to maintain organized.

- Checkouts: Before the day ends, the teacher can designate the last 5-7 minutes of the school day to which students can share a positive thing about their day.