Looking Through the Ideal Classroom Window by Jessica Shafnisky https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy If you were looking through your child's classroom window, what would you want to see? What does the ideal classroom look like? en-us 2018-02-22 21:19:10 UTC 2026-01-05 01:26:34 UTC hello@padlet.com I want to see... jshafnisky https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/234503864 students smiling]]> 2018-02-22 21:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/234503864 jshafnisky https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/234504333 Students asking questions]]> 2018-02-22 21:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/234504333 https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236567706 Students engaged in hands on learning

]]> 2018-02-28 18:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236567706 I want to see https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236574849 Students feeling SAFE. In an environment that promotes creativity. A happy classroom. With something that makes that particular classroom special. Something creative, funny, that makes kids want to go to school. A welcoming environment.]]> 2018-02-28 18:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236574849 shainacherilus https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236581540 Students working together ]]> 2018-02-28 18:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236581540 a safe environment. https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236593413 2018-02-28 18:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236593413 Behavior abhishek_singh82 https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236595134 I want to see confident kids, eager to learn  with an open mind.

]]> 2018-02-28 18:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236595134 I would like to see... https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236599903 Students eager to learn and having fun while learning!

]]> 2018-02-28 18:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236599903 Inspirational quotes https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236623059 Quotes to look up to and learn]]> 2018-02-28 19:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236623059 I want to see... https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236637490 teachers smiling]]> 2018-02-28 19:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236637490 I want to see... https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236643891 Excitement in the eyes of all students.]]> 2018-02-28 19:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236643891 https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236660231 a vibrant environment filled with engaged faces]]> 2018-02-28 20:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236660231 I want to see... https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236675104 students engaged with each other and the teacher in learning as well as having fun]]> 2018-02-28 20:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236675104 I want to see parents and teachers working together to meet the needs of the students. I want to see an improved curriculum that allows creativity and flexibility for teachers to teach skills students need in the real world. I want to see students acting respectfully towards each other, their teachers, and taking pride in their environment. I want to see consistent high expectations, and I want their to be consequences for poor behavior. There should be a community environment where students and families help one another to be the best they can be. gottwins2008 https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236714775 2018-02-28 23:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236714775 I would want to see... https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236716134
  • Engaged students with inquisitive minds and assertive voices. Bright open classrooms with desks arranged in a circle to promote maximum dialogue and interaction with each other and the teacher. Books galore and the use of technology in every classroom. 
    • ]]>     2018-02-28 23:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236716134     I want to see https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236729421 a classroom full of students who are friends and accepted for who they are. An environment where kids can develop a love for learning, not just testing!!]]> 2018-03-01 00:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236729421 Safety https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236730245 Like many other parents, I would like to see that the school and the individual classrooms are as safe as possible.

    ]]>     2018-03-01 00:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236730245     Community https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236730399 Whatever the new mascot I think that it would be cool if it were incorporated into the decor in each classroom (at least in the first year) so the students can really self-identify with the new school and hopefully develop enthusiasm for Winding Creek.

    ]]>     2018-03-01 00:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236730399     Color https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236730908 Since the school has three color-coded wings with two grade levels per wing, maybe those two grade groups could be considered temporary "houses" as in English school and as made popular by the Harry Potter series. The kids could have days to wear their house colors and perhaps those grade levels could be paired during school activities. The goal would not be to foster rivalry but to provide additional opportunities to make connections among new kids.]]> 2018-03-01 00:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236730908 Comfort https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236731360 Every single child (and adult) at Winding Creek is going to be a new student. That's going to be stressful. I'd really love if the school counselor made an appearance in each classroom so that every student feels introduced and empowered to seek out support if they are feeling overwhelmed. ]]> 2018-03-01 00:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236731360 Well-supplied https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236732251 I assume the children will be supplied with great technology to assist in their learning. When it comes to the pencils, crayons, scissors, etc., please let us know early on whether we should supply these or whether the school will do so. On one hand, I'd like to help by providing these myself. On the other hand, maybe having the school provide the exact same materials to each child will help promote cohesion? ]]> 2018-03-01 00:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236732251 I want to see https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236739592 A welcoming and
     safe environment for students, parents and staff!!!]]>     2018-03-01 01:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236739592     Students and teachers respecting and helping each other and collaborating to bring out their best https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236764805 2018-03-01 03:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236764805 A library of books (fiction/non fiction that will engage the child) within the classroom (quick reach of children) https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236765611 2018-03-01 03:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236765611 A classroom that teaches the values and tenets that the children will cherish for the entire life. https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236766387 2018-03-01 03:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236766387 I want to see.... https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236866921 Organized chaos - where students are engaged, hands on and leading the classroom. ]]> 2018-03-01 12:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236866921 Everyone Involved... gcolquhoun https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236905707 An updated classroom, not a typical set up. All involved, moving around, innovative. Safe. Everyone involved, no one feeling left out.  Teacher's praising kids. Fun, yet educational. Kids excited to go to school, not wanting to stay home. Bullying being dealt with not tolerated. New technologies actually being used.

    ]]>     2018-03-01 14:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/236905707     State of the art safety https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237233679 I want to see that this brand new building offers state-of-the-art protection for our children.

    ]]>     2018-03-01 23:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237233679     Children building each other up https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237532539 Creating a safe atmosphere where children come together to pick up a sad or  maybe anxious friend.   Allowing children to step away for a moment and re-group when things around them seem to not going well.  Sharing feelings and promoting children as individuals.

    ]]>     2018-03-02 18:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237532539     Safety https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237646244 Improved standards for safety for students and staff alike. Increased vigilance and zero-tolerance for anti-social activities and immediately flag any such concerns.]]> 2018-03-03 02:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237646244 Bullying https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237646381 Facilitate frequent discussions around the negative impacts of bullying so children are aware of the harmful consequences.]]> 2018-03-03 02:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237646381 Collaboration- https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237649919 among both students and staff. Behind the scenes, I'd expect teachers of the same grade level to collaborate on best instructional practices, updates on curriculum, and ways to meet the needs of all students. In the classroom, I would like to see focused learning where the students know what is expected of them at the beginning of the lesson. I'd like to see engagement among students during whole group, small group, and independent activities. I'd also like teachers to have time to run Morning Meeting and other team building activities in order for students to foster a sense of classroom community and respect for one another. ]]> 2018-03-03 03:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237649919 Communication- https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237650674 between students, teachers, and parents. Having various ways to communicate between home and school helps the student achieve more. If and when a problem would arise, knowing that you can get in touch with the teacher and/or parent is helpful in solving the issue as soon as possible. ]]> 2018-03-03 03:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237650674 Love learning- https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237650962 A place where students feel safe and cared for is where they will want to learn. Holding students accountable and motivating them to do their best work should be evident in how the classroom runs. Students should want to show off their products and be proud of what they can contribute to the classroom community. ]]> 2018-03-03 03:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237650962 A SAFE environment where every student is free to explore their personal interests while still meeting required standards, in order to build a lifelong passion for learning. More focus on how to learn rather than what they are actually learning. https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237712573 2018-03-03 17:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237712573 Community https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237913354
  • Students, teachers, parents, and staff working together to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and eager to learn. 
    • ]]>     2018-03-05 03:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237913354     Smiles https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237913735 2018-03-05 03:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237913735 I want to see class sizes that allow our teachers and children to do both of their jobs https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237913917 2018-03-05 03:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/237913917 Parents helping teachers arastar13 https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/238776990 I’d like to see Parents invited into the classroom to help in any capacity: reading, writing, science! ]]> 2018-03-06 17:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jshafnisky/uefnuzcloyy/wish/238776990