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Strategies: Disagreements during group work

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Strategies: Disagreements during group work

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From "Kids First From Day One"

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Create visible sentence starters to help students enter the conversation or answer the question

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Ending the day by either having all students share an answer to a question (fav color, fav book, what would you do?) or having students share what the best part of their day was.

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Create the classroom norms and expectations with the students and then have them sign it like a contract by placing their handprint on it. (will get messy!)

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Starting circle time with one thing they enjoyed/want to share from the night before or weekend.

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Starting circle time with one thing they enjoyed/want to share from the night before or weekend.

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At Shelton Elem. our school mascot is a coyote so I have a a coyote "stuffie" that is passed around as our talking piece for the community circle. I named the coyote after my own dog so I have a strong connection to and students can have a little more insight into my life too.

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Talking pieces! I use a party machine microphone as my talking piece. Only the person who has the mic is allowed to talk, and the students LOVE using the microphone. It keeps them engaged, and allows them to build a respectful community with their peers by not talking over them.

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Have students introduce themselves with items/pictures in a brown sandwich bag.

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A turn and talk but students share their partners response or paraphrase another students thinking. This ensures active listening and active participation especially if you pick a student who doesn't raise their hand to share.

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Students begin the year creating and sharing posters about themselves to be displayed throughout the year for other students, families and visitors to see.

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"Weekend Recap" Circle - Community Building

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"Weekend Recap" Circle - Community Building

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Start off Monday morning by allowing students to share how they found rest and reset over the weekend. It gives them a chance to share with classmates and helps the teacher tap into interests they have outside of school.

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A running record of all my students to remind them that they're the "real smarty pants" as well as see their names along side all their friends

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Demonstrating how to apologize and provide forgiveness to students will decrease tensions in the classroom and help students productively handle situations. Giving a quick sincere apology to students will go a long way! :)

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Closing the day with shout-outs. Each student has the opportunity to share something positive about a classmate or classmates and explain why (...I have a shout out for ____. She helped me write a card for a friend.) I always start with a positive for the whole class so everyone gets a shout out. The person getting the shout out chooses a roller coaster or a round of applause to celebrate.

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For this I play a song and the students dance around the room. Then when the music stops I say "Hands up, Pair up" they have to look around and find the person closest to them to partner with. We always end by telling each other "Thanks for sharing" and then you can start this process over again or end it.

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Write students' names on the wheel for who is going to share out, who is going to be the presenter of the group, who is going to pick the brain break, etc. (I even use it for my own life choices i.e. where to go to eat dinner) You can also customize the image or the circle type...great for engagement! (Think mini chore circle from that episode of The Office)

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Enter names, spin wheel to pick a random winner. Customize look and feel, save and share wheels.

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When setting expectations, brainstorm with students to create buy-in on their part. Have them develop ideas as a class of what they want their classroom to look, sound, and feel like. Once a list is created, have them sign a classroom contract agreeing to the rules and expectations developed together. Refer back to these expectations often.

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I start everyday with a community circle. This is a time to gather together and it sets the tone for the day. I use this time to give announcements and then I ask a new question everyday. We pass a talking piece around and they know to listen to the speaker. They can request topics for the community circle! I have had students request to speak about certain problems and we have a safe place to discuss.

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Having a mentor or a safe space to openly voice thoughts while also learning together on ways to create and build community in the classroom. Being able to talk through thoughts and gain feedback from people who understand and have been in the same place could be so beneficial as well as start a community of its own.

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Start the day with a quick check in - show with your thumb how you are feeling today, anywhere between down and up, and look around to check on each other. As students look around, let them know it's important to think about how others are feeling, and to share extra kindness with friends who are feeling blue.

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On my cabinets, I have ongoing questions for anyone (students, staff, and teachers) to answer with fun post it notes! Questions range from- "If the world could be only 1 color, what should it be?", "What is your favorite character from a book/tv show/video game?", "What is 1 thing you learned from summer?", "What is 1 thing you want to learn this year?". I put them up at the end of the week to create an entire wall by the end of the year.

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In the first week, maybe two weeks students will have time to make a poster of themselves. These are hung around the classroom all year and students can add to them.

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Physical classroom with Get Ready Do Done Visual for increase executive functioning skills

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Elementary Engagement COP (to the tune of YMCA)

Young teacher, I see you're feeling down
Young teacher, let me turn that frown around
Young teacher, there's a way to engage and grow
Young teacher, let the learning passion show

(Chorus)
E-L-E-M (Elementary!)
E-N-G-A-G-E (Engagement!)
E-L-E-M (Elementary!)
E-N-G-A-G-E (Engagement!)

Learning AI is here to help today
Asking questions in a brand new way
Research-based practices we'll explore
Building confidence like never before

(Chorus)
E-L-E-M (Elementary!)
E-N-G-A-G-E (Engagement!)
E-L-E-M (Elementary!)
E-N-G-A-G-E (Engagement!)

Know that you are never all alone
Jeffco mission guides us back to home
Community of practice standing strong
Filling up our teaching toolbox long

(Bridge)
Strategies that work, we'll learn and share
Confidence is growing everywhere
AI can help us reach another height
Making learning truly shine so bright

(Final Chorus)
E-L-E-M (Elementary!)
E-N-G-A-G-E (Engagement!)
E-L-E-M (Elementary!)
E-N-G-A-G-E (Engagement!)

(Spoken)
Elementary Engagement COP!

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Impact: The Teacher's Tech Anthem

(Verse 1)
Yeah, yo, listen up, it's a teacher's tale
AI's got my back, I'm about to unveil
Efficiency rising, planning time's tight
LM Notebook AI, making everything right
Collaborate, communicate, that's how we roll
Connecting with colleagues, reaching our goal

(Chorus)
I'm an Impact God (Impact God)
All these tools in my hand (What!)
Efficiency's my brand (Woo!)
Teacher tech command (Tech!)

(Verse 2)
Grade level connections, we're sharing the load
Asking for help now, it's our new teaching mode
Technology boosting what humans can do
Artificial intelligence breaking through
Faster planning, smarter strategies
Breaking down all our pedagogical barriers

(Bridge)
Look at my lesson plans (What!)
Look how quick they expand (Tech!)
AI's not replacing, just accelerating
Our educational understanding

(Chorus Repeat)
I'm an Impact God (Impact God)
All these tools in my hand (What!)
Efficiency's my brand (Woo!)
Teacher tech command (Tech!)

(Outro)
Teacher. Impact. Technology.
We're changing education's reality!

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Reflect This Way

Yo, listen up, it's time to shine bright
Learners stepping up with all their might
Confident and strong, they're taking the lead
Knowledge is the path, success is their creed

(Chorus)
Reflect this way (walk this way)
Reflect this way (walk this way)
Community leaders, watch how we sway
Reading and writing, we're learning each day

Eager to grow, with passion so clear
Strong readers rising, no hint of fear
Writers creating, their voices so bold
Stories of triumph waiting to unfold

(Chorus)
Reflect this way (walk this way)
Reflect this way (walk this way)
Proud of ourselves, we're making our mark
Lighting up learning with our brilliant spark

Stepping up strong, with courage so bright
Minds full of wonder, future burning light
Community heroes, young and so free
Learning's the power that sets spirits free

(Chorus)
Reflect this way (walk this way)
Reflect this way (walk this way)
Successful kids rising, watch how we play
Knowledge and growth, leading the way!

(Final line)
Reflect this way! (Yeah!)

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Is this the real school?
Is this just learning?
Caught in progress, no more deterring
Open your eyes, look up to the charts and see

I'm just a student, I need no sympathy
Because I'm easy come, growth, easy go
Little high, little low
Any way the learning goes doesn't really matter to me, to me

Momma, just learned my name
Put my letters down just right
Traced each curve with all my might
Momma, learning's just begun
But now I've gone and spelled it all

Momma, ooh, watch me grow
Didn't mean to make you proud
Sometimes my work just stands out loud

Momma, ooh, didn't mean to try
I'll keep practicing all the time

DIBELS scores are rising high
Reading rotations smooth and bright
Third grade focus, quiet and tight
Independent learning in my sight

I see little preschoolers writing clear
Kindergarteners showing skills so dear
Gotta learn, gotta test, gotta show my best
Learning, learning will never let me go
Learning, learning will never let me go
Learning, learning, ah

No escape from my classroom
No time for hesitation
Open your mind and see
I'm just a student, watch me grow
I'm just a student, learning so
I'm just a student, watch me gooooooo!

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Proud First Year- (Tune of Party in the USA)

My heart was nervous, stepping in the door
Wondering if I could handle what was in store
But then the classroom started playing my song
I knew that I would make it, I'd be strong

I'm proud of my first year, yeah
Look how far I've come, yeah
My relationships are growing, yeah
Teaching's so much fun, yeah

Induction was a journey, learning every day
Building connections in my own special way
With students, peers, and parents by my side
My confidence began to grow with pride

I'm proud of my first year, yeah
Look how far I've come, yeah
My relationships are growing, yeah
Teaching's so much fun, yeah

Walked into this classroom with a dream so bright
Learned and grew and made everything alright
From lesson plans to classroom management too
I proved that I could make my teaching dreams come true

I'm proud of my first year, yeah
Look how far I've come, yeah
My relationships are growing, yeah
Teaching's so much fun, yeah

(Chorus)
Nodding my head like "Yeah!"
Moving my hands like "Yeah!"
First year teaching, gonna slay, yeah
I'm totally proud today, yeah!

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Little Learners Gonna Learn, Learn, Learn

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Little Learners Gonna Learn, Learn, Learn

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(Verse 1)

I stay up all day in my classroom bright

Tryin' to write my name, gonna get it right

My teacher helps me, shows me how to spell

Phonics and reading, I'm doing so well

(Chorus)

'Cause the little learners gonna learn, learn, learn

Preschool to third grade, watch us turn, turn, turn

Following routines, making progress clear

Learning is awesome, have no fear!

(Verse 2)

Kindergarten kids with pencils in hand

Writing our letters across the land

Sound out the words, connect every dot

Our brains are growing, giving it all we've got

(Chorus)

'Cause the little learners gonna learn, learn, learn

Preschool to third grade, watch us turn, turn, turn

Following routines, making progress clear

Learning is awesome, have no fear!

(Bridge)

Reading books, singing songs

Practicing all day long

We're building skills, step by step

Our knowledge growing, no time to fret!

(Final Chorus)

'Cause the little learners gonna learn, learn, learn

Preschool to third grade, watch us turn, turn, turn

Following routines, making progress clear

Learning is awesome, learning is here!

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(to the tune of Row Row Row Your Boat)

Grow Grow Grow your mind

Little at a time

Repetition Repetition Repetition

Growing All the Time

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(To the tune of "Ice Ice Baby")

Yo, listen up, it's school time flow
From preschool days, watch knowledge grow
Little learners, writing names so bright
Dibels tracking progress, holding tight

Chorus:
Growth, growth, baby! (Growth, growth)
Learning every day, no maybe! (What!)
Growth, growth, baby! (Growth, growth)
Watch our skills just keep on sailing!

Kindergarten routines, reading groups in place
Third grade skills rising with such grace
Pencils moving, letters taking shape
Academic journey, no room to escape

(Repeat Chorus)

Tracking progress, measuring each mile
Educators cheering with a smile
From tiny writers to confident readers
These students are becoming leaders

(Chorus)
Growth, growth, baby! (Growth, growth)
Learning every day, no maybe! (What!)
Growth, growth, baby! (Growth, growth)
School year's journey, totally crazy!

Mic drop! 🎤📚

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(Verse 1 - To the tune of "Lose Yourself" by Eminem)
His palms are sweaty, pencils ready
Learning's steady, knowledge already
There's names on paper, preschool's first chapter
Tiny hands gripping, knowledge they're capturing

(Chorus)
One shot, one opportunity
To grow in this school community
DIBELS tracking every progression
Kindergarten's learning session

(Verse 2)
Reading groups lined up, third grade's routine tight
Structured learning, making knowledge ignite
From scribbles to sentences, watch them excel
Their academic journey, they're ringing the bell

(Bridge)
They're climbing higher, skills getting stronger
Each lesson makes their minds grow longer
From writing names to reading with pride
Educational journey, taking their stride

(Final Chorus)
One shot, one opportunity
To grow in this school community
Every milestone, every test they take
Their potential, nothing's gonna break

(Outro)
Learning… growing… rising high
School year's journey, reaching the sky!