https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement Made with ♥ EDU425 en-us 2022-05-09 18:00:50 UTC 2025-09-24 02:26:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1692715129/5b35a4ba124580886b6c8443f5acaaa8/IMG_4702.PNG AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2189627753 I designed this room with a third or fourth grade class in mind. We have three large tables with four students each for cooperative learning, two smaller tables with three students each as those two smaller tables as some students work better at a smal table, a small group table for 4 students and a teacher, a cozy reading corner and library, along with a computer station and a carpeted gathering area with a projection screen. I chose to have four students per large table to prepare for planned Project Based Learning curriculum. Additionally, I have attempted to have desks located in such a way that it would be easy to navigate through the room, as well as address all students from different areas of the room where they can see the teacher. I placed the projector by the carpeted area and a second board whiteboard. I would like an additional whiteboard behind the small group table. I would like to have my seating arrangements rotate every few weeks when Classroom Jobs rotate as well. One of those tables and the four chairs are meant to be the low-style and the blue stools by the computers are of the "flexible" type. I like having the teacher's desk in the far side of the room, to be able to see all that is going on and see the door easily. I think this design has an overall flow, with having two trash cans on opposite sides of the room, and supply/shelves on both sides of the room as well. I anticipate on using several project-based learning lessons, which is why I enjoy the tables with 3 or 4 students per area. I will be encouraging collaborative learning and project-based learning, as working together and sharing ideas will helps students in a social emotional learning style environment.]]> 2022-05-18 14:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2189627753 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206185782 I have been researching the Genius Hour and Personal Projects for students to work on over time when they are finished with work. Students will think of a question that they want to know the answer to (teacher must approve) and students can work to create a small project with the findings of their research. I loved my encyclopedia's when I was growing up, and I think it is important to show students how to begin asking themselves critical thinking questions, and find the answers that they need without having to ask for help in doing so.]]> 2022-05-31 14:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206185782 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206189030 I love the idea of interactive walls for projects. Social Studies can be tedious and sometimes boring, and so I believe in creating activities that are hands-on an meaningful for students to engage on multi-sensory levels.]]> 2022-05-31 14:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206189030 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206195469 Growth mindset is a life skill that I believe can be taught early on. In showing that we can overcome obstacles, we can enjoy the positive after getting through something challenging. I think it is important to have a wall where work is displayed as well; it would be the perfect area with affirmations and growth mindset phrases or posters, as there will be challenging assignments students are proud to display.]]> 2022-05-31 14:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206195469 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206256818 I would love to include an inviting table with a bright atmosphere in small group learning. I believe it can be intimidating to do small groups with the teacher, so I would add comfortable seating and an additional focus bulletin board behind us with objectives and goals, and anchor charts with key information that can be helpful for differentiation.]]> 2022-05-31 15:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206256818 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206332376 I think a fun True or False pop quiz about me. I would then play the PowerPoint "About Me" with the answers as well. I would customize this to be grade-level appropriate and fun. I want students to get to know me without feeling like they are too shy to ask, or are too introverted to ask.

]]> 2022-05-31 16:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206332376 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206472246 A classmate suggested giving students their choice of a morning greeting. This is a great idea! I want students to feel comfortable to choose which greeting they would like each day. I'm absolutely down to do a little dance with my students!]]> 2022-05-31 18:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206472246 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206764960 Reading and writing is important to me. I want to encourage strong writers through meaningful assignments an anchor charts on the wall to assist students in their writing. I believe in 3rd/4th grade, establishing a good writing foundation is crucial.]]> 2022-06-01 00:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2206764960 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207721658 I think we all enjoy some Disney music, but rather than induce a chorus of singers, I would like to have the music playing quietly during room entrance in the mornings. Ideally, I would like this to become a routine each morning which leads into the morning meeting. Eventually, I'm sure we will sing along to some songs.]]> 2022-06-01 16:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207721658 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207730597 I would like to incorporate icebreaker activities between learning new procedures together during the first day.]]> 2022-06-01 16:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207730597 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207745639 I think it is important to have students actively involved in contributing to our classroom and our social contract. Taking ownership of your emotions and behavior is a social skill of accountability, that I believe is incredible important. Social skills are learned in the classroom, and we can model through our collaboration of our social contract.]]> 2022-06-01 16:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207745639 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207749674 I would love for students to fill out information about themselves, however, I understand depending on the grade level it might be prudent to have parents assist students. This kind of information will help me throughout the school year with each student. ]]> 2022-06-01 16:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207749674 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207756568 Breathing is what keeps us alive. When we allow ourselves to focus on our breathing, we calm our mind and our body. Teaching our students to do this, once or twice a day, we can all take a moment to give our brain some extra TLC and shift to a healthier learning environment. I will incorporate some form of breathing exercises into our morning routine; which type I choose will depend on the grade level of my students.]]> 2022-06-01 16:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2207756568 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2210995887 I would like my classroom to contribute to what they believe are peace breakers and peacemakers. I believe in the opportunity for students to assist in creating a model of expectation for themselves and their peers. We want our classmates to act this way, in order for our whole class reward system for positive behavior. If a peace breaker is in the room, I will refer back to the Accountability chart and allow the student to determine what they can do to modify their behavior in order to contribute to positive behavior rewards once again.]]> 2022-06-04 17:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2210995887 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2210995972 I think having small posters around the room can be great reminders for students whose eyes wander when they are not paying attention to the task at hand. Hopefully by having these non-verbal cues around the classroom, it can allow students to reach that level of accountability where posters like this can help them before they move into making any choices that would lead to making poor decisions. By 4th grade, I believe students know the difference between a good choice and a not-so-good choice. ]]> 2022-06-04 17:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2210995972 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2210996667 I believe we all have the choice to be kind. Even as teachers, we do not know what our students experienced the night before they came to class. Having kindness take a front seat in driving our classroom behavior, will hopefully, build a deeper sense of compassion and empathy for others.]]> 2022-06-04 17:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2210996667 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2213860163 When building a classroom community, it is important that students act as a community. Showing respect, choosing kindness, encouraging one another, appreciating differences and working together will take precedence in our room. I want students to TRY. This is HUGE for me. Sometimes, we may not feel like trying, and this is where I want to ensure a safe classroom, in case a student is having a bad day. Take a breather, come back and try your best. You might surprise yourself. ]]> 2022-06-07 16:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2213860163 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2217780575 Learning rules and procedures are not always fun. I would like to add a Game Show feature in for solidifying our procedures together as a class with a bit of fun!]]> 2022-06-10 19:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2217780575 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2217781571 I will have music playing quietly while students enter the classroom after our Greeting at the door. Students will become familiar with the morning procedures. There will be a morning slide on the board that is customized each day. ]]> 2022-06-10 19:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2217781571 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2217783648 My classroom tables will be color coded, and for lining up procedures, tables will be dismissed one at a time by color. Students will line up facing forward and will be quiet. We will walk through the halls this way as well. Student jobs will include a line leader, door opener & closer (the only student who will move their place in line), and peacekeeper, who will silently (with hand peace signals) remind the class to remain quiet if they are not following expectations.]]> 2022-06-10 19:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2217783648 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2217786743 I want students to feel involved in our classroom. Classroom jobs are a big part of this. Without just issuing a job, I would utilize these fantastic "Job Applications" where students can apply for the jobs that they wish to have in the classroom. We will rotate responsibilities every few weeks, so that students are able to get settled into their roles and try new jobs every month.]]> 2022-06-10 19:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2217786743 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2222358797 2022-06-15 21:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2222358797 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2224242641 Students may need a refresher on what it means to be responsible and accountable. By using short and sweet graphics, I will occasionally ensure these pop up throughout learning as reminders.]]> 2022-06-17 19:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2224242641 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2228108834 The statistics of students with ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) are mindblowing, at around 30% of children having experienced 1 ACE in their lives already. With this in mind, we can re-structure existing biases and beliefs that students may misbehave "just because." There is always an underlying reason, and in recognizing trauma may be the culprit, we can progress in a healthier, meaningful way with our classrooms.]]> 2022-06-22 18:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2228108834 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2228142618 It is hard not to put an imaginary bubble in your mouth. I hope this technique will not outgrow my students, because I truly feel that it is such a simple and easy to understand concept that all students (ELL, ESE, etc.) can cooperate when it is time to have a bubble.]]> 2022-06-22 19:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2228142618 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2229167968 2022-06-23 20:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2229167968 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2230032959 I believe in children having a voice. I want my students to know that their contributions matter, and we will have a playlist that consists of easygoing music that we all agree upon, along with a song suggested by each student. This playlist will be ours throughout the school year, and maybe we will sprinkle in some seasonal music where applicable.]]> 2022-06-24 20:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2230032959 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2252121057 2022-07-30 17:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2252121057 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2256241928 After having worked in Early Childhood Education, I am not unfamiliar with mandated reporting. Having the checklist handy is especially useful for elementary grades, as students may be more inclined to speak out compared to younger students.]]> 2022-08-07 22:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2256241928 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2256245206 Whether using a ticket/raffle system or rewards through classroom motivated behavior, I feel the personal achievement of students' positive behavior is where I am most comfortable in kicking off my classroom as an educator.]]> 2022-08-07 22:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2256245206 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2256245516 This chart allows me to understand behaviors with more knowledge of how to better resolve. Am I feeding the function? ]]> 2022-08-07 22:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2256245516 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2258399607 I enjoyed creating this website and blog. I will strive to maintain and keep this as a part of my future classroom.]]> 2022-08-10 18:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2258399607 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2258425736 Some of the anti-bullying resources involved coordination with other grade level teachers, which added to the success of lessons in anti-bullying for students. I appreciate the activities that involve students in participating with what bullying and certain trigger words mean to them; on full white-board writing throughout the lessons of the week. This is an emotional approach, which may indeed lead to some bigger discussions in the classroom.]]> 2022-08-10 18:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2258425736 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2258427119 My district contributes to classroom communication with families by providing Remind to educators. I enjoy the ability to have parents easily access information, text messages and weekly communications or reminders. 

]]> 2022-08-10 18:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2258427119 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2258428434 Teaching students how to recognize their "upstairs brain" vs. their "downstairs brain" may seem like a big ask, but when you can show students the science behind the emotion, the ability to do this together as a class is groundbreaking. We are all victim to stressors, but how we choose to deal with them is what makes us emotionally intelligent. We can work to accomplish this together when we recognize our upstairs and downstairs, breathe, focus, and restart.]]> 2022-08-10 18:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2258428434 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2259269058 2022-08-11 18:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2259269058 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2259290244 Learning what motivation is behind a behavior is key to resolving to avoid in the future. In recognizing through data collection, we are able to streamline our responses, or even better, prevent the antecedents that cause particular reactions and behaviors. ]]> 2022-08-11 18:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2259290244 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2259296674 Taking advantage of technological tools to assist in communicating with non-native speaking families is useful in the classroom. Microsoft Translator can further assist in parent-teacher conferences, which I will absolutely take advantage of for communication. I have used phone apps for this in my personal life, such as with parents of my daughter's friends, and where it was useful, I feel it may be too casual for a conference. I appreciate that Microsoft have tools like this. Video tips on learning shows just how simple it is.]]> 2022-08-11 19:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2259296674 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2259306230 I found this website to be extremely useful in furthering our research in ensuring we are not rewarding negative behaviors. I will come back to this site for the videos and strive to achieve the zenith of teaching styles.]]> 2022-08-11 19:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2259306230 AlexCalabro https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2262747448 2022-08-17 00:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexCalabro/ClassroomManagement/wish/2262747448