The teacher implements an effective discipline policy and fosters a safe, orderly, positive environment for students.
Involves students in establishing classroom rules and procedures:
At the beginning of the year, I encourage my students to create five rules for our class to work follow. These rules are also posted on our website for parents to review. We also have a poster in our class for students to refer to them all year. In addition, these five rules are posted on the top of our behavior plan sheets. The rules are: Be kind, Be safe, Be a thinker, Be prepared, Be respectful.
Assists students in developing self-discipline and conflict resolution skills.
After Ms. Booth teaches Kelso's choice, our class reinforce these conflict resolution skills all year. Please look at the link below for more information.
http://www.mykindergartenfriends.blogspot.com/search/label/guidance
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Showing posts with label Standard 3. Show all posts
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Standard 3 (2)
The teacher manages classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time.
Begin lessons promptly
My students are in the routine to begin writing in their journals promptly when they arrive and when finished, then making a daily five choice independently. This allows for a routine to start the day promptly.
Establish effective routines for distributing materials that involve students.
In our classroom all of our literacy centers and word study assignments are organized and stored so students can independently get their own supplies and clean up.
Prepare purposeful assignments for teacher assistants to ensure continuous student engagement in learning.
I collaboratively arranged with my grade level for assistants to work together to reinforce various concepts with students struggling. This small group intervention continued for five months and the group of struggling students made excellent strides with their academics. I also write lesson plans for my assisatnt for small group instruction and reinforcement.
Begin lessons promptly
My students are in the routine to begin writing in their journals promptly when they arrive and when finished, then making a daily five choice independently. This allows for a routine to start the day promptly.
Establish effective routines for distributing materials that involve students.
In our classroom all of our literacy centers and word study assignments are organized and stored so students can independently get their own supplies and clean up.
I collaboratively arranged with my grade level for assistants to work together to reinforce various concepts with students struggling. This small group intervention continued for five months and the group of struggling students made excellent strides with their academics. I also write lesson plans for my assisatnt for small group instruction and reinforcement.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Standard 3 (3)
The teacher creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages group interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.
Provides students with choices for learning opportunities and enables students to contribute to the menu of choices.
Each day my students get to choose a daily five choice including writing, reading to self, word work, big books, library books, fridge magnets, and listening to reading. Below are pictures of students after they have made their choices.
In our class we do a variety of group and partner activity in addition flexible guided reading groups. We also have partner math and word study buddies.
Provides students with choices for learning opportunities and enables students to contribute to the menu of choices.
In addition, students also make choices with math buckets. Below is a video of students doing a math bucket activity that they chose.
Each day my students get to choose a daily five choice including writing, reading to self, word work, big books, library books, fridge magnets, and listening to reading. Below are pictures of students after they have made their choices.
Intentionally organizes a variety of flexible groups to encourage student interactions.
In our class we do a variety of group and partner activity in addition flexible guided reading groups. We also have partner math and word study buddies.
Each week our class also meets with Mrs. Lister's second grade class to do book buddies to promote student friendships and group work.
Ensure student accomplishments are broadcast in a variety of mediums and locations.
Below are examples of student accomplishments.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Standard 3 (4)
The teacher demonstrates effective organizational skills to achieve classroom, school, community, and division goals.
Develops innovative processes for the completion of assigned tasks.
I keep my classroom extremely well organized for a smooth, productive environment for both my students and my coworkers. I have my classroom set up so all teachers and staff can come and use any of my supplies. In addition, I make all of our materials and supplies accessible in an organized way so class activities can continue even if I am in a meeting or I am absent.
Develops innovative processes for the completion of assigned tasks.
I keep my classroom extremely well organized for a smooth, productive environment for both my students and my coworkers. I have my classroom set up so all teachers and staff can come and use any of my supplies. In addition, I make all of our materials and supplies accessible in an organized way so class activities can continue even if I am in a meeting or I am absent.
Word Study Sheets
In the container above each drawer has supplies for each monthly journal.
Performs record keeping in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.
Through my kindergarten blog I keep parents and co-workers informed of our daily activities daily. I usually update my blog five times a week. I also provide my co-workers with all of my activities and materials online either through sharepoint or on my online portfolio so they can receive what they need instantly. I also use twitter to get information to parents, blog followers, and colleagues instantly.
Possess knowledge of and adheres to the school's Plan for Continuous Improvement and integrates the plan into daily practice. Possesses knowledge of the school division's strategic plan goals.
Through our daily activities I work hard to integrate technology into my lesson plans. I have used voicethread for writer's workshop and science concepts. I have also used Bookflix and Reading Rainbow to provide additional opportunities for my students to become engaged with the love of reading. By working collaboratively with my grade level teachers and my resource teachers, I have worked hard to instill rigor into my classroom assignments and encouraged parents to raise expectations for students in kindergarten. Below is a link for student work with the use of technology and multimedia, that integrates technology and rigor into our assignments.
Through my kindergarten blog I keep parents and co-workers informed of our daily activities daily. I usually update my blog five times a week. I also provide my co-workers with all of my activities and materials online either through sharepoint or on my online portfolio so they can receive what they need instantly. I also use twitter to get information to parents, blog followers, and colleagues instantly.
Possess knowledge of and adheres to the school's Plan for Continuous Improvement and integrates the plan into daily practice. Possesses knowledge of the school division's strategic plan goals.
Through our daily activities I work hard to integrate technology into my lesson plans. I have used voicethread for writer's workshop and science concepts. I have also used Bookflix and Reading Rainbow to provide additional opportunities for my students to become engaged with the love of reading. By working collaboratively with my grade level teachers and my resource teachers, I have worked hard to instill rigor into my classroom assignments and encouraged parents to raise expectations for students in kindergarten. Below is a link for student work with the use of technology and multimedia, that integrates technology and rigor into our assignments.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Standard 3 (5)
The teacher establishes and maintains rapport with students.
Maintains an atmosphere where students exhibit caring and respect for one another and the teacher.
I always treat my students with respect and use all positive reinforcement for behavior management.
Seeks out and uses information about the interests and opinions of students.
Please see the link below for examples of student choice in the classroom.
http://www.mykindergartenfriends.blogspot.com/search/label/Daily%20Five
Demonstrates and promotes respect for individual, cultural, religious, gender, and racial differences of individuals and groups.
I blog our activities that we do in class to celebrate diversity.
Please see the links below for examples of cultural awareness and celebrating diversity in the classroom.
http://www.mykindergartenfriends.blogspot.com/search/label/cultural%20awareness
Supports students through voluntary presence at extracurricular activities.
2010-2011 school year:
I helped organize and attended
Literacy Night
Math Night
I also attended the PTA storyteller night.
In 2011-2012
I was a team leader for JBD Destination Imagination Rising Stars Team
which consisted of six JBD students. I ran weekly meetings in preparation for the regional tournament in January 2012
I also voluntarily attended the following:
JBD Science night (2011)
JBD Literacy night (2011)
Dr. Adolf Brown PTA program (2011)
JBD Shamrock Run (2012)
JBD Science Fair (2012)
Maintains an atmosphere where students exhibit caring and respect for one another and the teacher.
I always treat my students with respect and use all positive reinforcement for behavior management.
Seeks out and uses information about the interests and opinions of students.
Please see the link below for examples of student choice in the classroom.
http://www.mykindergartenfriends.blogspot.com/search/label/Daily%20Five
Demonstrates and promotes respect for individual, cultural, religious, gender, and racial differences of individuals and groups.
I blog our activities that we do in class to celebrate diversity.
Please see the links below for examples of cultural awareness and celebrating diversity in the classroom.
http://www.mykindergartenfriends.blogspot.com/search/label/cultural%20awareness
Supports students through voluntary presence at extracurricular activities.
2010-2011 school year:
I helped organize and attended
Literacy Night
Math Night
I also attended the PTA storyteller night.
In 2011-2012
I was a team leader for JBD Destination Imagination Rising Stars Team
which consisted of six JBD students. I ran weekly meetings in preparation for the regional tournament in January 2012
I also voluntarily attended the following:
JBD Science night (2011)
JBD Literacy night (2011)
Dr. Adolf Brown PTA program (2011)
JBD Shamrock Run (2012)
JBD Science Fair (2012)