Student Teaching Checklist by Johanna Majors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g Made with a dash of stress en-us 2017-11-29 16:26:40 UTC 2025-09-24 21:15:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png 1. Write a brief observation of each child (can be subgroups of children) johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193480132 2.7.28]]> 2017-10-03 15:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193480132 2. Use the observations (from item 1) to generate a lesson plan for differentiation/instruc-tion johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193481196 2017-10-03 15:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193481196 4. Write a positive handwritten note to a parent about something that happened that day. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193481819 9.19.17]]> 2017-10-03 15:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193481819 5. Complete an eco-map for a child (other than your portfolio child johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193482466 9.22.17]]> 2017-10-03 15:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193482466 12. Create a newsletter johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193678504 9.27.17]]> 2017-10-04 00:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193678504 13. Write a reflection after creating the newsletter about what you learned/will do to engage families regularly johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193678548 What I learned from doing this newsletter was that it is such an easy way to communicate to parents what will be happening in the week ahead. They are able to hang this on their fridge or keep it close by to always refer to. I will definitely be doing this in my own classroom. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193678548 20. Participate in a Parent/Teacher conference johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193678783 9.16.17
I participated in a parent teacher conference on this day. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193678783 21. Complete 3 running records johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193683513 9.22.17]]> 2017-10-04 01:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193683513 23. Go to an ancillary class and take anecdotal notes on two children johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193683632 9.27.17]]> 2017-10-04 01:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193683632 32. Create 3 transitions (one should include an attention getter) johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193683914 9.28.17
Attention getter includes: T: Hocus Pocus!
St: Everybody focus!]]> 2017-10-04 01:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193683914 33. Use the transitions (from item 32) regularly johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193685826 I use both of these regularly in the classroom. ]]> 2017-10-04 01:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193685826 34. Create a positive reward system in addition to what the mentor teacher is doing. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193686041 9.28.17
"Mystery Student"
-Pick a student, without them knowing, and if they act appropriate in whatever task we are doing, they get a reward! ]]> 2017-10-04 01:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193686041 35. Use the system (from item 34) during your teaching johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193686111 -I have used this regularly in the classroom]]> 2017-10-04 01:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193686111 36. Reflect on the reward system (from item 34), discussing effectiveness, changes, and alignment with your management philosophy johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193686159 In the classroom I have used all of these cups. They absolutely love them and look forward to using them. The students always ask to use them. I think it had a positive impact on our classroom. ]]> 2017-10-04 01:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193686159 56. Actively participate with a professional organization johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193686406 -I am a member of KDE]]> 2017-10-04 01:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/193686406 45. Make a take home backpack johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/194952105 This bag includes different science experiments. They are to choose 1 and do the experiment. After they are to write about what they did and how it turned out. �]]> 2017-10-08 01:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/194952105 8. Develop a lesson that incorporates 3 developmental domains. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210219573 For my TWS i incorporated a math, ELA, and science lesson but they all were focused on plants. ]]> 2017-11-26 23:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210219573 9. Develop a lesson that differentiates learning for 1-2 students based on where the child is developmentally. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210219904 2017-11-26 23:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210219904 16. Remind parents about an upcoming event. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210220977 2017-11-26 23:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210220977 22. Practice using a math checklist/anecdotal notes. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221290 11.7.17
During morning math I picked up a few of the students' work. I used a checklist to check that they were completing their morning math the correct way. They had to have the following things: Name, Teachers Name, Date, restate the question, illustrate the problem, calculate the problem, and explain how they got the answer. ]]> 2017-11-26 23:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221290 25. Participate in a school level/building level IEP. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221383 Since my class is a gifted class,each child has an IEP. Therefore, there must be a meetings held to update their IEPs and review them. I attended a couple this semester. ]]> 2017-11-26 23:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221383 27. Develop a rubric to assess content in science or social studies. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221740 2017-11-27 00:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221740 28. Use 3 strategies other than work sample, anecdotal records, video/audio johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221780 For my TWS I conducted a child interview, an interview with the ancillary teacher, and a family interview (questionnaire) ]]> 2017-11-27 00:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221780 29. Use the new strategies (from item 28) for assessment in your TWS johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221887 For my TWS I interviewed my student asking him about time lines, I asked the ancillary teacher about the gross motor skill and how Sam met it, and I also gave a questionnaire to the parents asking them to tell me more about Sam. ]]> 2017-11-27 00:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210221887 31. Create a visual bulletin board johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210224989 The students had to write a narrative writing about a pumpkin patch. They were given a prompt and wrote the rest of the story. After they were finished, we glued them on construction paper and hung them in the hall for everyone to see. ]]> 2017-11-27 00:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210224989 39. Create activities for morning routines (problem of the day, daily questions, check-in boards, etc.) johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225195 Each morning I have incorporated a question during their morning activity. It usually has to do with their weekend, something they did that they enjoyed, plans that they have coming up, or anything they'd like to share. Once they complete their morning work, we discuss their question and I let a few of them share. ]]> 2017-11-27 00:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225195 40. Use the activities (from item 39) during your teaching. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225498 I do this a couple of times every week. ]]> 2017-11-27 00:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225498 41. Create a fun shared reading lesson (characters to act out story, props, etc. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225644 2017-11-27 00:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225644 42. Use the shared reading lesson (from item 41) during your teaching johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225684 I read the story "The Gingerbread Cowboy" to the class. When they heard the word "gingerbread" everyone with a gingerbread cut-out raised their picture. When I read the word "cowboy" the ones with the cowboy hat raised their picture. When I read the word "boots" the students with the boot picture would raise that one. ]]> 2017-11-27 00:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225684 43. Make a pocket chart activity johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225906 2017-11-27 00:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225906 44. Use the pocket chart (from item 43) during your teaching johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225989 I have used this during lessons when we were learning and reviewing putting numbers in highest to lowest and lowest to highest oder. This has now been moved to be used as a center or when the kids have free time. ]]> 2017-11-27 00:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210225989 53. Attend professional development activities (offered by the school, professional organizations, etc.) johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210226358 During Fall Break I attended a professional development workshop. This workshop focused of physical therapy and how we could help children in our classroom with certain motor skills. ]]> 2017-11-27 00:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210226358 54. Share what you learned (from item 52) with someone in cohort or placement. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210226560 2017-11-27 00:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210226560 55. Implement something you learned from item 52 in your teaching or work. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210226693 There is one child in particular that has very bad handwriting. My mentor and myself have noticed it is due to his fine motor skills. We discussed how some of those things taught during the workshop could help him become a better writer. ]]> 2017-11-27 00:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210226693 60. Participate in a book club related to professional readings johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210228770 I participated ub a book club that focused on the book, The Essential Conversation.]]> 2017-11-27 01:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210228770 61. Write a reflection about what you learned from the reading johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210228851 2017-11-27 01:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210228851 62. Interview 3 teachers about classroom management approaches. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210228916 2017-11-27 01:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210228916 63. Make a video to be shown to future PK-3 students giving them advice. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210229037 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hW6v6_x_SO8gBEbfNJvLqVjCRXMiySFS/view?usp=sharing]]> 2017-11-27 01:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210229037 18.Develop and introduce a new way to include families in the classroom community johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210440963 I created a take-home back pack for the students to take home. They are instructed to do a science experiment with the help of their parents are guardians. They will then write about it and bring it back to school to share.]]> 2017-11-27 15:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/210440963 47. Create a new learning center. johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211108193 The pocket chart activity for standard #43 was turned into a learning center. ]]> 2017-11-28 19:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211108193 johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211709797 2017-11-30 05:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211709797 johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211709842 2017-11-30 05:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211709842 johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211709892 2017-11-30 05:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211709892 johannamajors https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211709951 2017-11-30 05:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/johannamajors/z72stxe0ef5g/wish/211709951