Class in Action by SONA SAM DAVID https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction MAKE IT MATTER en-us 2022-09-05 18:47:55 UTC 2025-10-16 16:48:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3a8.png Positive and inspiring class mural SONAJOJY https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2290335860 As a Fine arts teacher I got the privilege to do this amazing mural in our school hallway which represents our diversity in our school.  Its a mural of different people from different countries and cultures holding our earth. Students like pointing and showing others where they are on the earth. And different colored hands represents of of them and shows them that they belong and they matter. We will be adding more elements to the mural later as a part of our class mural assignment. Like adding an background and inspiring quotes. ]]> 2022-09-09 23:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2290335860 Doing yoga to have a mindfulness right before class a successful class Management strategy SONAJOJY https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2310997266 This class is doing yoga in groups to calm down after PE. Having a mindful moment helps focusand attention  get rid of jittery afternoons and helps create a cooperative environment where there are internal distractions and external disruptions which can eliminate negative behaviors. It also helps with overall health. ]]> 2022-09-23 19:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2310997266 A student Centered Rigorous Learning SONAJOJY https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2323436108 Teaching them about the art of latin dance  for Hispanic Heritage month. The whole class join by using instruments like maracas and dresses up and dances with their choice of latin music . Group by group each student presents their respective latin country and then dances.  A student centered rigorous learning environment. ]]> 2022-10-03 09:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2323436108 SONAJOJY https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2332848748 One of the 5th grade students was having a rough day and  was not participating in the classroom activities and was sitting and crying. This is a picture of our wonderful behavior intervention specialist/ counselor having a one on one with student and trying to comfort, guide and manage her situation.

This particular student is a tier -3 student with high intensity behavioral issues. The student has function of behavior and behavioral support plans in place. The student intervention team meets thrice a month and works out a plan for the student.  

Parents are notified daily regarding any behavioral issues and problems. Student meets with psychologist on a weekly basis.  She has a plan and program customized according to reduce her behavioral triggers. ]]> 2022-10-10 00:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2332848748 Socio-emotional learning SONAJOJY https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2341562641 In this picture the student was trying to present, but was very nervous and frustrated. His best friend saw he was struggling so he went and hugged him and helped him holding his poster while presenting. The kid was able to successful present his presentation. a true act of kindness social and emotional support in a learning environment. ]]> 2022-10-15 22:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/SONAJOJY/classinaction/wish/2341562641