4th Grade Classroom Management Plan by Kiara Ballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7 EDU 425 en-us 2022-05-10 14:17:09 UTC 2025-09-24 22:13:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Classroom Arrangement kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201090619 The students sat in four groups in my previous placement, and I loved this arrangement. It made it easy for students to turn and talk to engage in discussions. Depending on the seat that determined what number they were seated in, such as students 1, 2, 3, or 4 making it easy to call on a particular number to get students started on an activity, have them pass out papers, or answer questions. It also helps with themes and participation points. My CT did a gaming theme by naming the group Monopoly, Sorry, Uno, and Candyland, making it easy for the groups to keep up with their team participation points for the week and motivating each member to engage in the week's activities. The students knew when to engage in conversations and when it was time to listen to the teacher. I chose the teacher's desk to be away from the classroom traffic so that other students aren't distracted, and it is out of the way. The placement also makes it easy to see all students no matter where they are in the classroom. It will be easy to engage in one-on-one and small groups because the kidney table is in the back of the class. The library is also in the back of the room to allow students to have a quiet area to read. I liked the layout because it is student-centered. The students can get away from their desks and come to the carpet to learn and still see the board.]]> 2022-05-26 16:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201090619 Close Up #1 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201095517 I love the colors on the anchor charts and how it displays different subjects. It provides students with information and displays their work. The color is what will help them distinguish between the subjects but it is not distracting because it is away from their desk. They are able to glance at it if need be or walk up to it without being a distraction to other students. I think it is a great way to post important concepts as a reminder and display their work. ]]> 2022-05-26 16:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201095517 Close Up # 2 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201095716 The teacher's desk is small and has everything I may need. It is also away from classroom traffic, and all students can be seen from this position. ]]> 2022-05-26 16:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201095716 Close Up # 3 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201095833 After conducting a Writer's Workshop in my last placement I want to include a writing center in my future classroom. In the center, it would include all of the essentials necessary for students to be able to write. The station would consist of a maximum of two students to help with bouncing ideas off each other, especially during the planning process, filled with supplies and helpful tips. ]]> 2022-05-26 16:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201095833 Close Up # 4 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201095975 I chose student mailboxes because they would make it easy for students to be accountable for taking home important paperwork, announcements, etc. A file system is perfect for students to file their work after it has been graded and allows them to see how their work has improved over time. They can also turn in work. I like the way that this is set up because everything that students need to turn in or take home and file are in one place. ]]> 2022-05-26 16:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201095975 Close Up # 5 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201096247 I love the idea of flexible seating because it allows for all students to move to a more comfortable chair. The more comfortable they are the more they are able to learn. I used to find that sitting in the hard school chairs used to hurt after while and I needed to move but unfortunately I couldn't. But with this arrangement students are able to move around the classroom to complete their assignments. It also helps with students who have ADHD and different learning styles to be more focused.]]> 2022-05-26 16:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201096247 Close Up # 6 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201096357 I chose this math learning center because it is clear and has all the necessary resources for students. The display posters help students to have a visual aid for identifying patterns, counting money, multiplication factors, and more. ]]> 2022-05-26 16:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201096357 Close Up # 7 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201223241 I chose this library idea because it offers multiple seats and is at the student's level. It also is inviting and has plenty of books that are labeled and well organized. Sometimes students dread the idea of reading but in a space like this, it can help to change their minds and motivate them to read plenty of books. ]]> 2022-05-26 18:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2201223241 Close Up # 8 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2206544150 A book bucket filler is a great way to motivate students to read books. In my previous placement students had a certain number of books they needed to read for the month and those with the most read books received points for the team and other incentives. I think this is a great way for students to read more so that they can fill up their buckets. ]]> 2022-05-31 19:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2206544150 Close Up # 9 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2206560251 Since I plan to allow flexible seating during independent and group work time these Surf Portable Lap Desk will be great for students who find comfort in working on the carpet. They can simply take one out sit on it and it becomes a desk for them to read or write on. I love these and think they would be a great addition to my classroom! ]]> 2022-05-31 19:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2206560251 First Day of 4th Grade kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2206566818 2022-05-31 19:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2206566818 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2215413437 2022-06-08 20:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2215413437 Class Rules kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2216130919 1. Be respectful to others by not interrupting their right to learn or my right to teach. 

2. Follow directions quickly and quietly. 

3. Raise your hand and wait for the signal that it is your turn to speak. 
(We love to hear your thoughts and concerns but let's remember that we should not talk out of turn.) 

4. Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

5. Encourage others; do not put them down when they make a mistake. ]]> 2022-06-09 10:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2216130919 Explanation kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2216146125 1. Being respectful to others is my top rule because students may get excited about a topic or distracted, so this will take practice to be implemented. I think a way I would implement it is by having students explain what their definition of respect is and come to an agreement based on typical responses of how they can be respectful. 

2. I will tell the students they must listen to understand the next task. Listening to them means making eye contact and sitting quietly, waiting for instructions. I feel like this rule will take practice, too, which is why it's in my top 5 rules. 

3. I will have students practice raising their hands and writing their questions down, so they don't forget them if I cannot take questions right away when they raise their hands. 

4. In fourth grade, some will think this is unnecessary, but I have seen that students sometimes forget to keep their hands, feet, and other objects to themselves. 

5. Sometimes, students fear answering questions, working with others, or doing work because they may make a mistake. I made that a top rule because it is essential for students to know that errors are welcomed, which means they are trying and willing to correct their mistakes to learn. To implement this rule, I will engage students in a discussion about when they made a mistake and how they felt or would feel if someone put them down for making a mistake. 

*I will explain why I chose these as the top five rules and give students a chance to come up with two to three more rules they feel should be incorporated.* ]]> 2022-06-09 10:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2216146125 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2216178686 2022-06-09 11:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2216178686 Incentive kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2224339743 When the students follow the rules, they will receive points throughout the week. Then every Friday, they will choose from options such as those in the image above. I feel like an incentive that provides options is bound to pique the interests of all students and cause them to want to follow the rules so that they earn enough to choose between an incentive of their choice. ]]> 2022-06-18 00:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2224339743 Consequences kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2224340628 Chapter 13 of Classroom Conscious Management provided some great examples for implementing consequences and is how I came up with the consequences for my classroom when rules are broken. I also plan to introduce these consequences to the students and ask them if they understand and agree with them or would like to change them. I will have the final say. However, I will be open-minded to their suggestions. 

Consequence # 1: A nonverbal such as a "teacher look" or verbal reminder will be given, such as saying the student's name to remind them of the rule.  

Consequence # 2: Points will be deducted from their incentive goal. 

Consequence # 3: One-on-one conversation with me to remind the students of the rules and allow them to turn their behavior around. 

Consequence # 4: Sit out at recess, and a note will be sent to the parent/guardian.

Consequence # 5: Get the administration involved. 

The consequences will be done in this order; however, rule #4 will get the students sent to the office immediately because hitting, kicking, fighting, or throwing objects will not be tolerated. 
]]> 2022-06-18 00:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2224340628 A Way to Help Students Remember kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2224690406 I plan on incorporating Flocabulary and Adobe Creative Cloud Express into my classroom, so I would use one of these fun apps to create a video about the class rules. That would be an excellent way for students to remember the class rules and understand the why behind them, what happens when they follow them, and what happens when they break them. ]]> 2022-06-18 21:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2224690406 Procedures kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2229097370 2022-06-23 18:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2229097370 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2239840565 2022-07-08 15:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2239840565 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261193077 I added in this motivational video to remind myself that every child needs a champion! ]]> 2022-08-15 12:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261193077 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261216959 2022-08-15 13:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261216959 Before School Checklist kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261243523 2022-08-15 13:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261243523 Family Communication Project kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261250209 2022-08-15 14:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261250209 kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261252681 2022-08-15 14:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261252681 Anti-Bullying Program- Positive Action kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261262426 The Positive Action anti-bullying program addresses issues, like school culture, parental involvement, community involvement, and more. The foundation of the kit is based on the social-emotional learning approach. The bullying kit includes group/individual exercises that teach children how to deal with bullying and diffuse conflict with an aggressor. It informs parents and encourages the growth of students' compassion and decision-making abilities. Based on teacher reports of student behavior, the evidence-based Positive Action program has had a reduction in bullying behaviors by 41%, a reduction of violent behaviors by 75%, and a reduction in fights by 29%. Although the tool costs I feel like it would be a great investment for the school because it includes 2 free sampled lessons, many activities, posters, and more! ]]> 2022-08-15 14:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261262426 Anti-Bullying Program - Playground Peacemakers kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261271445 I ranked this as my number two way for dealing with bullying because it is cost free and very sufficient. I feel like on the playground is where bullying occurs the most and with a peacemaker it can reduce the conflicts. The role of the peacemakers is to try to resolve the conflicts between two students as the neutral party. I feel like if students hear from a peer that their behavior is a form of bullying it may help them to see that what they are doing is affecting someone negatively. It will also help the student on the receiving end of the bullying feel comfortable to talk about it because they may be scared to tell a teacher. ]]> 2022-08-15 14:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261271445 Addressing Trauma kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261285613 I included this video from module 9 because it provided many different strategies, I could use in the classroom to address trauma such as yoga. 

Other things I can do is: 

  • Be mindful. 
  • Build positive healthy relationships. 
  • Provide a safe space and give them the time they need to calm down and let them know this is a normal response to trauma.
  • Give students opportunities to talk or write about their experiences. 
  • Teach students resilience. 
  • Inform students that it is okay not to be okay.
  • Try not to take students' behavior personally and remember that their behavior is a form of communication. 
  • Talk with families about what the student is doing in the classroom and obtain ideas or see if they have questions about any ideas to use at home to help. 
  • Model positive behavior strategies.
  • Obtain advice and assistance from the school counselor or other mental health specialist.

What Is Trauma-Informed Teaching? | Understood
]]> 2022-08-15 14:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261285613 Helping Students Develop Productive Behaviors kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261327089
* Attention Behavior- To address this type of behavior I will make it positive. I will address the positive behavior rather than the negative behavior to show the student that they will get attention from positive acts. 

* Power Behavior - Something I would do to address this type of behavior is by creating a wheel of choice with the student. The student will feel like they are in control and I will be able to limit those choices so that they are appropriate for the classroom. I feel like that would result in a win-win situation. 

* Revenge Behavior- One thing I would do to address this type of behavior is by hugging it out. Hugging it out does not mean that we have to necessarily hug it just means that the student and I will have a conversation about what I may have done to hurt their feelings so that I can apologize for it and show them that their voice is being heard. If the revenge behavior is towards another student I will address it right away if it is harming the student/disrupting the class but if it is not then I will have both students "hug it out" in a safe space with me there as the mediator. 

* Inadequacy Behavior - To address this behavior I will build them up. I will instill positivity by saying things like they are important, they are loved, they are smart, they are capable, etc. I feel like this will help them to develop a sense of positive self-worth and build up their self-esteem. ]]> 2022-08-15 15:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261327089 Function of Behavior Intervention Ideas kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261336919 This resource incorporates ways for me to develop a behavioral intervention plan with an intervention team, identify/understand the functions of behavior, provide a behavior intervention printable sheet, and the next steps after planning the function-based intervention plan. ]]> 2022-08-15 15:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261336919 Data Collection Tools kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261347182 1. Frequency/Event & Rate Recording
2. Duration Recording
3. Latency Recording
4. ABC (Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence) Data
5. Scatterplot Analysis
6. Interval Recording
7. Time Sampling

]]> 2022-08-15 15:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261347182 Behavior Contract kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261349139 Example of Behavior Contract

]]> 2022-08-15 15:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261349139 Communication Tool kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261352891 Remind is a great and easy way to communicate with parents/families. I love it because I can send out a mass message and if a parent responds it becomes a one-on-one message. I also like the fact that it makes it easy to communicate with ELL families who may speak another language. ]]> 2022-08-15 15:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261352891 Ideas for Connecting with Parents who Speak Different Languages kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261365665 * Learn about the family's culture/background/language. 
* Learn the greetings in their language. Example "¡Hola!" for Spanish. 
*  Use translation apps and a professional translator. 
* Incorporate images in newsletters. 
* Take example videos of homework problems so that they can still assist their child with their homework. 
* Invite families to volunteer in the classroom or around the school. 
* Locate and provide resources that are available from the school district and community. 
 

]]> 2022-08-15 16:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261365665 Ideas For Connecting with All Parents kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261372066 2022-08-15 16:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2261372066 Four Functions of Behavior kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2266533871 This is another great resource to remind me of what the functions of behavior are and how to access them. ]]> 2022-08-21 13:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2266533871 Appendix D (educator checklist) kiaraballard https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2268797402 2022-08-23 13:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kiaraballard/bu08j5ab9bnwxry7/wish/2268797402