https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz EDU 425 en-us 2022-05-18 01:13:26 UTC 2022-08-20 16:48:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f913.png chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201653942 Rationale - The way the classroom is arranged is so important. I love the idea of tables for my students to sit at, this helps when students are working in groups which happens so often in 5th grade. Collaboration is important to build relationships and teach students how to work together. The tables and chairs would be somewhat angled so that none of the students backs are facing the board and it allows for more space in between the tables/chairs. If and when the students are required to work independently, I will provide them dividers that separates them, even though they are at tables. I love the idea of having a smart board and projector screen at the front of the room, because this is something that will be used daily. I think both techniques are equally important and can help in different ways. The smart board helps with technology being shown to show the class and a projector can help by allowing myself to show information to the class from the projector which would be placed on my desk. I placed my small group, U-shaped table so that it was at the back of the room so that when the rest of the class is working in other groups, away from the teacher's table, they wouldn't be as distracted and I will be able to see the entire class from the back of the room. I placed 5 chairs at my small group table because I think any more than 5 students in a group would be too much and not beneficial. I also would like to have 2 storage bins/shelves near my U-table to stay organized and keep materials. I placed two shelves under the windows against the walls so that it takes up room and allows for organization but away from the rest of the room. I also made sure to include a relaxing reading area with a rug, couch, two bean bag chairs, two bookshelves, and a lamp for the students so they can comfortably read. Providing students with a fun, cozy, and inviting reading area, encourages them to read more which is important at this age. I would love to have a sink in my room because children can be very messy and there are always accidental spills in the classroom and it is important to maintain a clean environment. I am unsure of whether there will be a bathroom in my future classroom or not, but if there is one, I would hope that it would be in the back left corner, near the sink. I also made sure to include my teacher's desk in the front corner of the room so that I can see all of the students faces and can make sure they're working when I am sitting there. The door behind my desk, is where my office would be so that is why I don't mind my desk being right there in front of it. I think having a few plants in my future classroom would be fun, as long as there are no allergies to them and students are not affected by the smell. I could assign 2 students weekly to keep up with watering the plants which would allow them to feel responsible. In the mornings, when the students are entering the classroom, I would like to play upbeat/instrumental music to set the tone for the day and start off on a positive note. When the students are reading or doing classwork, I would like to play soft/instrumental music to provide a calming learning environment. I am unsure of the "exact" theme I want to decorate my classroom in yet, but I do know that I want lots of bright and cheerful colors. ]]> 2022-05-27 02:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201653942 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201683988 This idea is fantastic! Classroom agreement instead of rules is important and effective. When students see an "agreement" instead of strict "rules" they seem to be at ease a little more and will respect the agreement. I like the idea of a sun with the students names being the rays. That is such a great strategy and allows the students to "sign" the agreement with their own signature and it's colorful to be hung in the classroom. I think this would be great to hang near my desk or near the door and I would also like to print enough copies for each student, so they can place them in their take-home folder/planner.]]> 2022-05-27 03:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201683988 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201689592 Supplies! These items can cause such a distraction and pause in instructional time when the students do not have them. I think it would be so helpful to have a supply station that is at eye level with the student so they have access to them at any time. Not all students have the ability to have supplies and materials throughout the school year and often rely on the teacher/school to be supplied with these materials so it would be beneficial to keep these items out and accessible in the classroom. The supply station would be on the shelf in the back of the classroom in between the trashcan and my small group table, that way they will not have to walk in front of the rest of the class or board to grab materials. ]]> 2022-05-27 03:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201689592 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201704861 This might be one of my favorite parts of this classroom arrangement. "Things I Wish My Teacher Knew" This is a great strategy to include in my classroom and to place on my desk because students aren't always comfortable saying what they want to say and sometimes would rather write about it than say it in person. I feel this way myself because I am not a confrontational person so I think it would be so helpful to provide students with this opportunity. Students can write what they want to say, how they are feeling, what is bothering them, or what they need on a sticky note and then can drop it in the jar. I would place this on the corner of my desk and will also have this set up in google classroom too so that students can send me something electronically rather than writing it down if it is during instructional time. I plan to check this daily, like possibly during my planning time, so that I can address anything if it needs to be taken care of ASAP.]]> 2022-05-27 03:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201704861 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201709707 In 5th grade, it is so important to include anchor charts for all content areas. They help students to visualize what is being taught during that time and to better explain what they need to know or remember. Colorful anchor charts throughout the classroom helps students to see important information. There is a lot of content and things to know in 5th grade so it is important that our students get lots of support and help during instructional time. These would be hung throughout the classroom and will be bright and colorful. Some of the anchor charts will be colored/decorated as a class and others, I will draw but we will fill out together.]]> 2022-05-27 03:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201709707 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201718677 Fun reading centers are so inviting and engaging for our students. I love this area. I love that the teacher makes it feel like a real library by presenting books on the top of the shelves. These books can be the most popular books or follow along with whatever theme it is for the month. I also love the color. I love bright colors and plan to have lots of pop and color in my future classroom so I love that everything is color coated and pretty in this arrangement. I think it is a great idea that the teacher has anchor charts above the shelves in the reading center. You can see that one is labeled "theme" which can help students while they are reading to understand different elements of a story. For my reading center, I would like a couch/futon, along with 2 bean bag chairs and I placed a lamp to create a cozy area. ]]> 2022-05-27 03:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2201718677 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2209704481 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xrgwcGY8MfL9fmG5ai4ktKZhsw-ICNvpGVRAUHUWSG4/edit]]> 2022-06-03 02:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2209704481 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2217009785 For a fifth grade classroom, I would like to do a student-centered treatment agreement instead of a strict set of rules that the students are given, with no say. I feel like with fifth grade, they are at the top in the elementary school and should be provided a little more responsibility and ownership since they will be moving to the middle school the next year. Before we begin, I will make sure my class knows how important rules/procedures are for the classroom, our campus, and for life itself. We will have a short discussion about what rules mean and how I expect so much from them since they are in fifth grade now. For my treatment agreement, I would love to give every student two sticky notes and have them write one rule on each. I would make sure they know and understand that they are choosing the two most important rules they think we need to have in our classroom and on campus. Once all students have their rules written, I would say each one out loud and write it on the board for the whole class to hear. I would then make sure to keep all of the sticky notes on the board. Once all of the rules are written and said aloud, I would then have students choose their one favorite and they would write that on a sticky note and we would repeat the process. I would see if any of them are duplicated or see if some of them can be reworded that have the same meaning. I want to finish with 6 rules to post on our treatment agreement. After the previous step, I would then have students close their eyes and put their heads down and the students would vote their top favorite to get the 6 most liked rule. When we settle for the 6, I would give each student a small piece of paper, I would have them sign/write their name and then give them time to decorate it however they want so we can create a fun and colorful sun to hang in the front of our classroom. I would like to do this process over three days and have our agreement signed and hung up on the third day. ]]> 2022-06-10 03:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2217009785 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2225294533 When we are done making the agreement, I will emphasize and help the students to realize how important this is in our classroom. I will explain to the students that breaking a rule is a choice they make, not an accident. I will also explain that I realize they may break the rules from time to time, but I want to fix these problems so it doesn’t happen again. They will have a consequence if they break a rule. I found these consequences which I like, but I also want to make sure I am staying student focused and to do that I would show the students this consequence poster. If the whole class agrees on it and likes all of the consquences, we would post it and keep it in the classroom. If the whole class doesn' agree, we would talk about the consequences the students don't like and would change or modify those so that all students like and agree on them. ]]> 2022-06-20 03:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2225294533 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2225303763 I would keep a treasure box in my classroom that has candy and fidgets for random rewards, but I also want to include/incorporate a bigger reward for the whole class. I would do this once a month and every student that didn't break any of the rules or part of the agreement for the whole month, would get to participate. Whoever is able to participate, would anonymously vote on the reward they want. ]]> 2022-06-20 03:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2225303763 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2232940560 2022-06-29 01:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2232940560 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2261716322 2022-08-16 00:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2261716322 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2261718293 2022-08-16 00:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2261718293 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262228693 2022-08-16 13:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262228693 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262268517 https://www.positiveaction.net/bullying-prevention-curriculum-programs ]]> 2022-08-16 13:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262268517 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262269146 As a teacher, I need to focus on the individual student and the strong, one-to-one relationships that support my trauma-affected kids. Secondly, when I create these bonds, it requires a broader cultural adjustment and reprioritization, where the whole community works together to cultivate a space in which students, educators, and staff members thrive. I can support my students by providing them SEL (Social Emotional Learning) in my classroom. SEL practices boost academic success, decrease disruptive behavior, and reduce emotional distress in the long term. It is important that I know my students, that the whole school is on the same page with the same message, and to support myself as well. The book, Fostering Resilient Learners helps me, the teacher, to do several different things for my students and myself. I have included the website, for this book, as a resource to not only read the book, but to see the additional resources that are provided as well. 
Some key points from this book are: 

• Build relationships.
• Maintain consistency.
• Encourage communication.
• Establish trust.
• Make sure we take care of ourselves.
• Self-care increases positivity and an energy that is refueled to help students work through trauma.
• “It’s OK, to not be OK” a key point that is important so that teachers and students know that we all go through bad things and trauma in life and you aren’t alone.

]]> 2022-08-16 13:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262269146 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262359387 "ClassDojo connects teachers with students and parents to build amazing classroom communities." Dojo will allow me to communicate with parents by sending messages and pictures and keeping the family up to date on news, events, and things going on in the classroom. It helps to create a positive culture, give students a voice, and to share moments with parents. ]]> 2022-08-16 15:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262359387 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262375659 Talking Points will allow me to communicate with families in their home languages to build strong partnerships all year long. It provides two-way communication with all families in more than 100 home languages. It's as easy as communicating through texting and families can also use an optional Android/iOS app. ]]> 2022-08-16 15:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262375659 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262378292 Languagers will allow the ability to have interpretation services 24/7, in over 350 languages. This will be very helpful when having conferences with parents who speak another language because it can be in person, through phone call, or even video. ]]> 2022-08-16 15:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262378292 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262385803 It will be important that I find the best and most appropriate strategies to promote productive behaviors in my classroom. Ways I can do so would be to: give positive and rewarding feedback, post student work in the classroom and in newsletter, share personal growths, track positive behaviors, and giving shout-outs are just a few of the strategies to promote positive behaviors. ]]> 2022-08-16 15:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262385803 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262386436 Behavior intervention in my future classroom will be so important because I will be faced with plenty of behaviors and challenges that require intervention. The ultimate goal of education is to mold young people into well-rounded individuals. That often includes making sure that the teaching and learning process flows as smoothly as possible. Some ways that I can intervene for problematic behavior would be to: maintain routines, set rules together with students and make agreements together, create lessons that are engaging, fun, and require movement, develop relationships, and using positive language are just a few strategies. ]]> 2022-08-16 15:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262386436 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262386766 2022-08-16 15:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262386766 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262387922 2022-08-16 15:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262387922 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262391401 This link provides many different strategies and ways to communicate with the parents of our students. It is important that I know each of my students and their parents so that I know their preferred way to communicate.]]> 2022-08-16 15:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262391401 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262394468 This is another great article that provides creative ways to communicate with parents. ]]> 2022-08-16 16:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262394468 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262396393 Creating and maintaining strong and trusting parent-teacher relationships is so important to provide the most success for our students. This article shows us ways we can do so.]]> 2022-08-16 16:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262396393 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262397990 2022-08-16 16:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262397990 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262529301 2022-08-16 18:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262529301 https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262548886 This article encourages more ways and strategies to help students that have experienced trauma. It enforces some of the same principles that Fostering Resilient Learners does. ]]> 2022-08-16 18:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2262548886 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2263788664 This is to be used after completing the ABC's to organize information and determine the function of behavior. ]]> 2022-08-17 23:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2263788664 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2263791345 2022-08-18 00:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2263791345 chelsealemire https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2263797653 2022-08-18 00:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chelsealemire/nvwribe9bq91v2wz/wish/2263797653