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My classroom is laid out a little differently than most other elementary classrooms.  I keep my chairs in a horseshoe formation with a big space in the middle. Since we talked about the Power Zone, I have been more conscious of moving in to the middle and walking around closer to the children when they are singing. I also try to move around the room when the students are doing group work.  I think that I need to be conscious of being in the Power Zone as much as possible to optimize student learning in my classroom, although my Power Zone might look a little different than the examples in the book.
~Joanie

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I firmly believe the being in the Power Zone is all throughout the day in First Grade.  It is a MUST.  I notice when I am present in the Power Zone, the children are more likely to be on task, cooperating more and more engaged in learning. It's a great way to redirect students, ask questions and reteach if necessary.
Nancy

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When students are present in the classroom, I should be in the Power Zone.  Whether it be during instructional time, bus time, or entering the classroom at the start of the day, the Power Zone helps the teacher to be at the heart of what is happening with students.  I loved the point that the book made about the Power Zone not just being a strategy for classroom behavior management.  While that is one key benefit of being in this zone, it also helps with increasing student performance and helps the teacher assess and get to know her students very well.  This zone also gives ultimate possibility for appropriate praise, redirection, and constructive criticism.  The times of the day when I find being in this zone most difficult is when I'm teaching small, guided groups or pulling students one-on-one to work with them.  I have no problem taking brief breaks in between groups to move through the classroom to check on the other students.  However, time always seems to be a factor.  When I am trying to fit in back to back instructional groups in a very limited amount of time, I admit I may not take enough breaks in between groups to check on the independent workers.

Wendy

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Being in the power zone during my primary aged groups is easier because we sit at the kidney bean table so it is direct instruction all the time.  However, with the older students I give them more freedom with their seating choices to allow for them to be able to share and meet with others as well. Making sure I am in the power zone during that time means making sure to do many quick check ins with students and their partners and making sure to address misconceptions as a whole group when pulled back together.
-Kristen

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I should be in the power zone constantly to make my teaching more effective.  I’ve noticed when problems arise in the classroom (academically or behaviors) I’m not in the power zone.  I try to make it a habit to roam the room, not staying in one location.  This provides me immediate feedback and encourages students to stay on task.  One area I’m going to try to improve on is being in the “Power Zone” during guided reading and math.  I can be in the power zone for the small group I’m working with, but the rest of the students are on their own to complete their assigned tasks.  Many students have difficulty staying focused and remaining on task during this time.  I am going to try to improve this portion of the day to provide more time in the power zone for all students, not just the students I’m working with in guided groups.

John

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I recently rearranged my classroom so I could spend more time in the power zone.  It is very similar the seating arrangement Power Zone #2 on page 46. I really like the classroom arranged this way.  It is a great way to be in the power zone during lessons.  I can quickly assess, encourage and redirect with this set up.
Sherri

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Working in the "power zone" should be happening consistent throughout the day. With first grade, it is important for students to learn staying on task is important. Working in the power zone is a way to help them achieve this goal. It also helps get a quick read of students who may need help or assistance on a particular skill.
~Darby

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Standing in the power zone pretty much all of the time to make sure that students are on task, see if they are comprehending what they are to be doing, doing a fast assessment, a quick check-in, asking questions, encouraging cooperation if partner work and so on. 

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Standing in the power zone pretty much all of the time to make sure that students are on task, see if they are comprehending what they are to be doing, doing a fast assessment, a quick check-in, asking questions, encouraging cooperation if partner work and so on. 

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Standing in the Power Zone while students are/should be engaged in activities is a must for me.  First graders are so easily distracted. It is very easy for them to get off track during a partner game or pair share. Standing in the Power Zone allows me to redirect, reteach, discuss, explain, enrich, praise, etc. It only takes a minute!
~Maureen

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The times that I should be in the power zone in order to make my teaching more effective would be all day and as much as I can be to ensure that I'm increasing student success, improving  classroom management, and improving classroom productivity which will increase the overall pace of instruction.  This fundamental 5, I think about many times throughout my day when teaching.  Arranging desks with having many students can be a challenge to keep the power zones clear and open in order to be consistent in teaching in the power zone.  

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The times that I should be in the power zone in order to make my teaching more effective would be all day and as much as I can be to ensure that I'm increasing student success, improving  classroom management, and improving classroom productivity which will increase the overall pace of instruction.  This fundamental 5, I think about many times throughout my day when teaching.  Arranging desks with having many students can be a challenge to keep the power zones clear and open in order to be consistent in teaching in the power zone.  

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Jaci

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Based on the book, you should be in the Power Zone consistently throughout the day. It should become a habit to walk around the room, monitor behavior, as well as conduct formative assessments. By doing so, disruptive behavior decreases and retention increases. This allows me to determine which students need additional instruction, and I can then work with those students in small groups to meet their needs. 

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Based on the book, you should be in the Power Zone consistently throughout the day. It should become a habit to walk around the room, monitor behavior, as well as conduct formative assessments. By doing so, disruptive behavior decreases and retention increases. This allows me to determine which students need additional instruction, and I can then work with those students in small groups to meet their needs. 

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-Ashley S.

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I should be in the power zone constantly to make my teaching effective; the more time I am in the power zone the more effective my teaching will be.  When I am in the power zone I can provide immediate feedback to make my teaching more effective.  Also when I am in the power zone I can increase student engagement and decrease student misbehavior.
- Janel

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It seems like the "Power Zone" should be in constant use when teaching. When in the "Power Zone" we are able to monitor students in close proximity, this includes students during small group time. The "Power Zone" also allows teachers to give corrective instruction and formative assess often.
-Sophie

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The times that I should should stand in the "Power Zone" to make my teaching more effective are when I am trying to address student misconceptions in a lesson. It has been found that if you are in the "Power Zone" when teaching during these moments, it increases students success, and in many cases increases the overall pace of instruction. I will have to challenge myself to be in the different "Power Zones" throughout the day as I give instruction. - Kristi