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As teachers, we all know this, but how do we reach the highest level of a successful classroom community? As individual and talented teachers we all have our different strategies, tips, and tricks. Most of these are activities done in the beginning of the school year. Laying out expectations, norms, routines, and practicing character building skills. However, building a strong classroom community is a year long process, it never stops.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOne thing that has helped the community in my classroom is taking part in a community garden. My class and I are fortunate enough to be at a school that has this as a resource.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6Iaj2z3_18/WAOfhfr93CI/AAAAAAAABjk/jTudP7VqGWwxr7-cQ98-fUUhXy6Ry33LACLcB/s1600/Slide3.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nVisiting the community garden provides an opportunity for our class to work together in a real life situation, plus it gives us an opportunity to be outside! Working in the garden allowed students to work with their hands to produce something tangible such as vegetables and fruits.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eEX5-pwEvHI/WAOjcgcHHvI/AAAAAAAABkk/Fa8NsfnyBeUISylJSIbj5zdNKGTkkqF7gCLcB/s1600/Slide2.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nStudents always brought out their \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Journals\u003c/a\u003e each time we visited the garden to record progress of their plants. (Yay for informative writing!)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SswNviafBWo/WAOfCuy7kBI/AAAAAAAABjc/Yl5TfW7wHtA8Zm63YsmReUE-0tXCXrjggCLcB/s1600/Slide3.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\nYou can find this\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Journals by clicking here\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;or on any of the pictures.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThese \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Journals\u003c/a\u003e helped students understand the different stages plants go through while growing and having a deeper understanding of the plant life cycle. Students loved seeing and feeling the differences from week to week. They were able to work together and share what observations they made. Ah... students working together.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3eECZXhYUto/WAOiCrorqrI/AAAAAAAABkA/r3h7AqFRUAw8QEmN9xtgVK0zya8Ns6LIwCLcB/s1600/Slide2.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ksEGgo02JCI/WAOiEdAUtqI/AAAAAAAABkE/FwqRl_cfXTkTBXJ1IxbU9OOpJ6831T4sQCLcB/s1600/Slide6.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mlmNbYjUeN8/WAOiAHhXoRI/AAAAAAAABj4/h0KxBlg2dJsh6OUd7W1GOeKiZipocfqHwCLcB/s1600/Slide5.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\nYou can find this\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Journals by clicking here\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;or on any of the pictures.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSeeing progress in a project students worked on together gave my classroom a feeling of accomplishment. Students were proud not only of themselves, but of each other also.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4fX-tQuBbiU/WAOijNfXxXI/AAAAAAAABkQ/S3uujRQ5g5Mq1mWtoJqIDfUHc5FgL6pigCLcB/s1600/Slide1.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nNot only did students study plant life cycles, but we had to work together to decide where each vegetable would be planted and how to go about planting. This was good review for plant parts and needs. After making a plan, students were able to draw out a map of our garden bed.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G8JeUkpls_Q/WAOiirQ9nyI/AAAAAAAABkM/4LDnjl71HfoyVxg-n6qHFmZ69-Eojb-fQCLcB/s1600/Slide4.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G8JeUkpls_Q/WAOiirQ9nyI/AAAAAAAABkM/4LDnjl71HfoyVxg-n6qHFmZ69-Eojb-fQCLcB/s1600/Slide4.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\nYou can find this\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Journals by clicking here\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;or on any of the pictures.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nStudents were able to record observations at their level. Some students drew all pictures, some wrote phrases, while other students used complete sentences. Again, this was \u0026nbsp;time students were able to work together and help one another.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VGyMgv6msS4/WAOilV2STwI/AAAAAAAABkU/4ZPiJCos_Zshcr56rQEp8InH6wkkPZaSQCLcB/s1600/Slide5.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sAxWWybnsD0/WAOinkBCxRI/AAAAAAAABkY/CRKeYWiXzS4qIupEvlVTTSRIILK5Dm50QCLcB/s1600/Slide6.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gUsu5CgO8sg/WAOioDkMMxI/AAAAAAAABkc/F6obPOxYxUgJmOLgHYX0pLfJqYx-7j-EgCLcB/s1600/Slide7.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\nYou can find this \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Journal-2461298\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Journals by clicking here\u003c/a\u003e or on any of the pictures.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nAfter a week or two of having our gardening routine I noticed a different energy in our classroom. I saw students helping one another, I heard students using words of praise, and I noticed less playground issues. \u0026nbsp;I attribute this to students being able to successfully work together on a project that was their own.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI would love to hear from you about how you keep classroom community strong through the school year!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHappy Gardening!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/8149448605399120566/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2016/10/how-gardening-changed-our-classroom.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/7228079125721694173/posts/default/8149448605399120566"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/posts/default/8149448605399120566"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2016/10/how-gardening-changed-our-classroom.html","title":"How Gardening Changed our Classroom Community "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Classroom Confetti"},"uri":{"$t":"https://draft.blogger.com/profile/13154427623291685993"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kNZZsRbQf3g/WAOc2gkGVWI/AAAAAAAABjQ/_W7zDN0s0WYAhsdU8tndJVVgkfAWKrDlwCLcB/s72-c/Slide1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228079125721694173.post-2750872699183837172"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-18T07:52:00.003-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-11T05:52:35.753-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"back to school"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"organization"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"management"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The (Before) Back to School List"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YY08lkNBd7M/V4wvVUiN3uI/AAAAAAAABas/Uvy2wnAhzVMeJyPfAK2s__tYEPlEs8g4wCEw/s1600/Slide01.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIt's that hectic time of year again; the before back to school blues feeling overwhelmed with everything you need to get done. I have broke done a simple list to help prepare you for that first week back.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8D7VQn3M1C4/V4wvWCG4r7I/AAAAAAAABas/wHgxdS86xtcb_gFVVGB7fBavKoPQBf2rACEw/s1600/Slide02.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFirst, breathe. It will all get done, I promise! During this hectic time remember to take a moment for yourself. Do not overwork yourself otherwise you will become unproductive. So remember, breathe!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WI5hGwLH2k0/V4wzd9gatmI/AAAAAAAABbM/2CE7zHEvWeUi1L7xNPnpoU8L9bTxTVpUACLcB/s1600/Before%2BBTS%2BList%2BHoriz.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis is usually the first thing I do before the school starts. Having your bulletin boards, borders, and color scheme done shows progress. It also makes a comfortable place for you to do the rest of your before school year work. Having your bulletin boards up also sets the mood for the rest of your classroom and allows you to work in a comfortable space.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-2252617\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5YcHNMIwJgE/V4wviN20MYI/AAAAAAAABas/IyYIXOBoDL0f9k2JS6izgm0Ao9dvanRYACEw/s1600/Slide15.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nAfter creating this comfortable reading space I felt a load off my shoulders. Now all I had to worry about was the rest of my to do list. ;)\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ug9hfsR8qy4/V4wvWIfc2II/AAAAAAAABas/ATaRmhFe03gm9Yjvix3sUKeIv4eRjt6UQCEw/s1600/Slide03.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you are returning to your old classroom and you like the way things are, skip this. If you are a new teacher, in a new classroom, or need a change, play around with classroom layout. Where are your main areas like read alouds, calendar, and your whiteboard going to be? How would you like student desks arranged? \u003cb style\u003d\"color: #a64d79;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2014/08/seating-arrangements.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out tips on seating arrangements here!\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003ePlay around with different ideas to see what you like best. And remember, you can always change it during the school year if you particular layout isn't working for your group of kiddos.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Scientific-Method-Posters-1262661\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uf2mic_Y68U/V4wwMsFO_7I/AAAAAAAABbI/eZwkO9JrYdsSFX2bkO-PSyKrbpYFNeV6gCEw/s1600/slide%2B2.png\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nReading, writing, and math are always my main priorities. Science and Social studies I have to be more creative with where I put this space. You can find these \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Scientific-Method-Posters-1262661\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFREE Scientific Process Posters\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/b\u003eby clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Scientific-Method-Posters-1262661\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2Px80uztBho/V4wvXSdOQeI/AAAAAAAABas/1M6t3QDt5kc9CbcodZKTT6trUBb_WJr6gCEw/s1600/Slide04.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOnce you have you have your general layout done, start thinking about smaller spaces.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWere will mailboxes and/or backpacks be located? (Think about your packing up procedures!)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere will you store extra supplies and student supplies?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is your library going to be organized and how will students know how to find books?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are reading, writing, and math centers going to be laid out? Where will you keep supplies for these centers and how will students be able to access them?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalendar and/or morning message? Find a comfortable open area where students will focus on learning.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Labels-2029912\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FiYfmrQvFBs/V4wvbUbLWsI/AAAAAAAABas/UiEB_P6sKugFD0aLc4gYIgfAGvD8c6lbwCEw/s1600/Slide10.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003cb\u003el\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Labels-2029912\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eibrary labels\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e by clicking \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Labels-2029912\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e or on the picture!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-Supplies-Labels-2027886\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TARdgmJ-Gjk/V4wvrfJ9TxI/AAAAAAAABbA/mhfzlQ-MR6wGE9dM9a-7d--2W2clGdFUQCEw/s1600/Slide1.png\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-Supplies-Labels-2027886\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eSchool Supply Labels\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-Supplies-Labels-2027886\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/b\u003eor by clicking on the picture!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p0_KSkrAUO8/V4wvj4JQi2I/AAAAAAAABas/9BV-AHegDXkGAEMc6KINQNIewzsFIY5PgCEw/s1600/Slide17.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p0_KSkrAUO8/V4wvj4JQi2I/AAAAAAAABas/9BV-AHegDXkGAEMc6KINQNIewzsFIY5PgCEw/s1600/Slide17.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSmall decisions made before school starts will affect the rest of your year. \u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2014/07/supply-organization-for-centers.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead about how I organize some mom my centers supplies here!\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;Be organized! You will thank yourself later.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CizCCW91z64/V4wvYb2wemI/AAAAAAAABas/ilBMN6jCHaIlPfmXVMAJo1YJrtUKSBZ9wCEw/s1600/Slide05.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThink about what procedures and routines your students will need to know for a successful classroom. \u0026nbsp;Place items students need for these routines in strategic places in your classroom.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBathroom log? Put it near the exit of the classroom so students don't need to interrupt the class.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp pencils? Will this be a classroom job or will students sharpen pencil themselves? If students are sharpening during class, you may want to place the pencil sharpener in a location away from where students are working because it can be noisy!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper bins, supplies, an turn-in bins? Put this in an area easily accessible to students where they won't interrupt other working students.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip chart for management or attendance? A good location for this would be towards the back of the classroom so it can be discrete.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom jobs? Put this in an area that students can find quickly but isn't the main focus.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KNEz4kJAhN4/V4wvexnd7dI/AAAAAAAABas/yAmWtc6itHMO2scVox6tdHjsjGNaS1oHQCEw/s1600/Slide12.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFREE Classroom Jobs\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/b\u003eby clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003eor on the picture!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\nThese are just a handful of things you need to think about. Every teacher uses different routines and procedures. Having a strategic and well thought out layout will help your classroom management later on.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8DvNJQLs6uI/V4wvYr-tuOI/AAAAAAAABas/Nff2uMyl_GUtCqQ0WnaTkb7QavQhZeiwQCEw/s1600/Slide06.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI always like to have a bulletin board or area dedicated to writing, reading, math, science/social studies, and learning objectives. Before school starts, I plan where each of these areas will be and label that area. It is important not to put up every anchor chart and referral poster you will be using during the school year. Students need to help create the classroom community and build these ideas together. However, there are some basics that need to be ready for students on the first day. Think about the layout and the smaller spaces in your classroom to place appropriate referral charts.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlphabets and Numbers - Put these at the from of the classroom so students can refer to theme easily.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject Walls (Reading, Writing, Math) - These can be on secondary walls in your classroom. Students can turn or walk to them when they need to access that specific information.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about grammar and/or word walls can be in your writing area or on a writing wall. Keep in mind, with a word wall or grammar wall, you want students to help build.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaning Objectives - \u0026nbsp;Put these at the from of the classroom so students can always access them.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-Speech-Posters-1261047\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ9Z_QkGUnE/V4wvep9Qr1I/AAAAAAAABas/UuXXmKxuZgkdCweNkf6V_v5RojsM5XmVQCEw/s1600/Slide11.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-Speech-Posters-1261047\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE Grammar Charts\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-Speech-Posters-1261047\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-2252617\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yZXhp0saSLU/V4wve3c59EI/AAAAAAAABas/6GKzWa-O_7YO-LPC3buhKqsI3FQQODitACEw/s1600/Slide13.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind this \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-2252617\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlphabet\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in my store by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-2252617\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Numbers-1-10-Anchor-Chart-Freebie-1986497\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EfLKDcGNix0/V4wvhyeKzWI/AAAAAAAABas/wwo87zjJnp0bma7gAzpEqzgF0mMxtiOCgCEw/s1600/Slide14.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Numbers-1-10-Anchor-Chart-Freebie-1986497\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE Number Representation Posters\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Numbers-1-10-Anchor-Chart-Freebie-1986497\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vdbDvqtN_KM/V4wvZEhQCKI/AAAAAAAABas/4nqbQt3xdDIEvL-4G1ICkt6-FleR5jigACEw/s1600/Slide07.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nPlan this out carefully. The first week of school is the most important because you are setting the stage for the rest of the year! This week (along with the first month to two months,) should be management practice and building a strong learning community in your classroom. Introduce students to daily routines such as morning message and calendar to help with classroom management.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nCarefully plan activities that get students familiar with their surroundings (classroom and school.)\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScavenger hunt around the school. This is a great reminder for returning students and helps new students feel at ease in their new community\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScavenger hunt in the classroom to help students know where supplies are, where their back pack goes, etc.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice following directions with Simon Says.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLot and Lots of read alouds!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftivities are great for teaching procedures about using glue, scissors, and crayons. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce subject areas one at a time and use a review activity to practice procedures during that time.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames to teach procedures during centers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Bingo-Addition-and-Subtraction-within-10-2610287\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sbJQr8t5Kq0/V4wviQq9m-I/AAAAAAAABas/wnDPfwqPXTUxXXT-ctMMcC3wcXZehuY6ACEw/s1600/Slide16.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nYou can find this \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Bingo-Addition-and-Subtraction-within-10-2610287\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack to School Bingo\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Bingo-Addition-and-Subtraction-within-10-2610287\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aWWvecyeRO4/V4wvbH2EryI/AAAAAAAABas/Xh45nTB0my0th8NdPoWguxmYkw9iwKZKACEw/s1600/Slide08.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nNow that your classroom is ready for students, take a moment to get some things ready for yourself.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurriculum maps\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweekly planner\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereading binder, math binder, writing binder\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent information sheets, health forms, and parent contact information sheets\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteacher desk area (pictures of family, vases, personal touches, etc.)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nI like to take this time to organize things I will need for the first few weeks. Getting together my reading binder, assessments, math games, etc is important for me to feel calm during those first few weeks.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Binder-2563899\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6SRu6J2PVM/V4wwMrI6U0I/AAAAAAAABbI/6C-HSJD4FOEyc6Ke1uosXRxjII4iWu19wCEw/s1600/slide%2B3.png\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nFind this \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Binder-2563899\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eReading Binder\u003c/a\u003e by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Binder-2563899\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qYxmE1eycaE/V4wvbBP__lI/AAAAAAAABas/npXCJdykgxwa3wSf34patti8VjP75bbvQCEw/s1600/Slide09.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nAh! You are ready! Great job! As the first few weeks go on feel free to change things in your classroom. We all know things don't always go as panned so differentiate your classroom to your group of kiddos. Enjoy the first weeks of school!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHappy Teaching!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/2750872699183837172/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2016/07/the-before-back-to-school-list.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/7228079125721694173/posts/default/2750872699183837172"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/posts/default/2750872699183837172"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2016/07/the-before-back-to-school-list.html","title":"The (Before) Back to School List"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Classroom Confetti"},"uri":{"$t":"https://draft.blogger.com/profile/13154427623291685993"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YY08lkNBd7M/V4wvVUiN3uI/AAAAAAAABas/Uvy2wnAhzVMeJyPfAK2s__tYEPlEs8g4wCEw/s72-c/Slide01.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228079125721694173.post-2331397643871188105"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-11T08:03:00.004-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-07-23T07:55:35.858-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"freebie"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"management"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"\"Mystery\" Workers, Readers, and Walkers plus a FREEBIE! "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Awards-Free-2576979\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bs8qbe04pPY/V1Li6xhxleI/AAAAAAAABYs/aq1XCp6LxTM-2xSyepJA9shjn1U43n_TACLcB/s1600/Slide2.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\nI love using \u003ci style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003e\"Mysterys\"\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;to hold students accountable for their \u003ci style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003ebehavior. \u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003eIt has been a great management tool that I have used through the years.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eI use popsicle sticks with student names on them. When it is time to pick the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Awards-Free-2576979\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #a64d79;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Mystery Walker\"\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Awards-Free-2576979\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #a64d79;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Mystery Worker,\"\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI will pick students from the popsicle sticks at random. I do not show students which sticks were picked out, they will find out later! After a given amount of time or walk to specials or lunch, I reveal who the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Awards-Free-2576979\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #a64d79;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Mystery Walker\"\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or \u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Awards-Free-2576979\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #a64d79;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Mystery Worker\"\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e is. If that students has followed all procedures and routines, they will get a small reward. This is a fun way to get students excited about following procedures and routines.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Awards-Free-2576979\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-joe4wXiKQLY/V1Li9amI1lI/AAAAAAAABZQ/zk0SfSZpTgYdM0vZWMyrt5eWuxu-NpttACKgB/s1600/Slide5.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI use \"Mystery Walker\" when our class is moving from the classroom to another place in the building such as recess, lunch, or specials. This has helped our line behaviors a great deal. Students love to find out who the \"Mystery Walker\" is when we get back from recess, lunch, or specials.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Awards-Free-2576979\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V4FLV9hkdpY/V1Li7LfA7FI/AAAAAAAABZQ/rXZYZ04K5AoogFwI4zZsHVUxXLtLL0wdQCKgB/s1600/Slide1.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI use \"Mystery Worker\" mostly during independent activities such as \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #a64d79;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2016/05/11-tips-to-start-conferring-during-your.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ereading centers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e or math centers. I will pick three sticks (students) and not show the class. After our reading block or math block I will reveal who the \"Mystery Workers\" are.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Awards-Free-2576979\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FHIG6oFL9Wo/V1Lkj3nc0nI/AAAAAAAABZU/mGAhdKUFfA4KcwkO5j_88UwgClnkAYEtwCLcB/s1600/Mystery%2BWorker%2BVertical%2B1.png\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\nI hope this idea helps out your classroom! I would love to hear from you in the comments below!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHappy Mystering!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 33px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 36px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 33px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 36px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/2331397643871188105/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2016/06/mystery-workers-readers-and-walkers.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/7228079125721694173/posts/default/2331397643871188105"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/posts/default/2331397643871188105"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2016/06/mystery-workers-readers-and-walkers.html","title":"\"Mystery\" Workers, Readers, and Walkers plus a FREEBIE! "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Classroom Confetti"},"uri":{"$t":"https://draft.blogger.com/profile/13154427623291685993"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bs8qbe04pPY/V1Li6xhxleI/AAAAAAAABYs/aq1XCp6LxTM-2xSyepJA9shjn1U43n_TACLcB/s72-c/Slide2.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228079125721694173.post-8934421701641952806"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-28T10:47:00.003-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-28T10:48:18.019-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"management"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Rock as a New Teacher!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7CDJ4Nqy0o4/VZAyjnB-VII/AAAAAAAAAs4/_0NjlZEIfAQ/s1600/Slide1.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7CDJ4Nqy0o4/VZAyjnB-VII/AAAAAAAAAs4/_0NjlZEIfAQ/s640/Slide1.JPG\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI am so excited to link up with Chandra at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.teachingwithcrayonsandcurls.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eTeaching with Crayons and Curls\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;to give advice about your first year (or first few years) of teaching! I remember walking into my classroom the first day of becoming an educator and being filled with excitement and nervousness. Here are some tid-bits of how I not only survived, but \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003eROCKED\u003c/span\u003e my first year of teaching.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fo3fzUiNOhc/VZAPcrrCPZI/AAAAAAAAArk/IdzVVEfDI48/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-06-14%2Bat%2B11.08.42%2BAM.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"217\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fo3fzUiNOhc/VZAPcrrCPZI/AAAAAAAAArk/IdzVVEfDI48/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-06-14%2Bat%2B11.08.42%2BAM.png\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHAVE STRONG MANAGEMENT\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nClassroom management will make or break your year, every year. Consistency in your classroom management will allow students to know your expectations. Practice, practice, practice. Allows students the chance to practice classroom routines and procedures such as lining up, sitting at the carpet, turning a paper in, etc. In general, students want to please you, and you need to give them the opportunity to learn your expectations. If something is not working with your management, don't be afraid to try something new. Each class you have will be different, what worked for one class may not work the next class.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAY ORGANIZED\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iozLHLbqlfc/U8K4ATaaLhI/AAAAAAAAAKU/QdPLcCPWEH0/s400/photo%2B2.JPG\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\nWith everything. From lesson planning, to curriculum guides, to centers supplies, to parent communications. Stay organized with\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003e EVERYTHING!\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;I am a list writer but this was not enough the first year. Be sure to find your own unique way to organize your classroom so it fits your needs. I used a lot of baskets and containers to organize my work items, student items, and classroom items. Everything has a place in the classroom so it is easy to find, use, and put away.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nEven organize the way you arrange your classroom. Be sure tools and supplies are accessible for all students. When organizing a seating arrangements, there are things to consider. You can check out my \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2014/08/seating-arrangements.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003epost about seating arrangements here.\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2014/08/seating-arrangements.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lKBjf8ww7Zw/U-ME5ovMwWI/AAAAAAAAAMU/SCbuqaKgAGY/s640/Slide3.JPG\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIt is amazing how a well organized classroom helps classroom management.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nYou will make mistakes. It is okay. Take your mistakes as learning experiences and as a way to improve your skill at being an educator.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fCMPyaS6r6I/VZAPe4UjnDI/AAAAAAAAAr8/REA7Qo_zBcw/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-06-14%2Bat%2B11.08.31%2BAM.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"217\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fCMPyaS6r6I/VZAPe4UjnDI/AAAAAAAAAr8/REA7Qo_zBcw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-06-14%2Bat%2B11.08.31%2BAM.png\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003eEXHAUST\u0026nbsp;YOURSELF\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nWith anything, it is easy to over-work yourself and become exhausted, especially as a teacher. Do not let this happen. Your students need your creative energy.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIt is easy to stay after school for three hours, bring work home during the week, or even go into your classroom on weekends. Don't. Instead, create a routine for yourself of when to get work done. There is endless work to be done in the classroom, I could spend all my time there, and still have more work to do. \u0026nbsp;I set reasonable goals of things that need to be done at certain times. Don't get me wrong, I am still guilty of bringing work home and maybe spending extra time in the classroom, just not everyday.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003eTake time to yourself, enjoy your evenings at home, and do something for yourself on weekends.\u003c/span\u003e A good balance of work and personal life in important to maintain your creative energy that you bring to your students everyday.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VNt6u8tYPdM/VZArnXGnKnI/AAAAAAAAAso/mbsslG-OMKA/s1600/riley.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VNt6u8tYPdM/VZArnXGnKnI/AAAAAAAAAso/mbsslG-OMKA/s400/riley.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMy amazing kitty that I have had since I was 13!!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X26TnvSyvHk/VZAqijmK4BI/AAAAAAAAAsk/i5zwpkHiFdE/s1600/2015-06-25%2B12.50.04.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X26TnvSyvHk/VZAqijmK4BI/AAAAAAAAAsk/i5zwpkHiFdE/s400/2015-06-25%2B12.50.04.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003eView of Mt. Hood, my new home!\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Viq4kF4wXJk/VZAqiLkqMFI/AAAAAAAAAsU/ADzYKbRwanI/s1600/2015-04-03%2B18.59.40-1.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Viq4kF4wXJk/VZAqiLkqMFI/AAAAAAAAAsU/ADzYKbRwanI/s400/2015-04-03%2B18.59.40-1.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeekend camping trip.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\nRemember to take care of yourself in every way.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003eHAVE A BAD ATTITUDE\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis will get you nowhere. You will soon realize there is a lot to complain about being a teacher, and you will experience the long list of complaints teachers have. Don't get sucked in. Becoming a great teacher is hard work and will require you to spend more than the average forty hours per week. This is not changing. Go to work with a positive attitude, collaborate positively with colleagues, and bring a \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003epositive energy\u003c/span\u003e to your students each and every day.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf there are issues you are unhappy about, be proactive. Talk to the people responsible, contact your legislature, collaborate with others that agree with you; do not sit back with a bad attitude and complain. Again, this will get you nowhere and you will hate what you do.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nMoving forward, believe in yourself and what you do. It takes a special person to become an educator, and you chose it for a reason.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k95DPzSAlGI/VZAPe7H6qfI/AAAAAAAAAr0/xcHfyY6raVU/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-06-14%2Bat%2B11.08.20%2BAM.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"218\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k95DPzSAlGI/VZAPe7H6qfI/AAAAAAAAAr0/xcHfyY6raVU/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-06-14%2Bat%2B11.08.20%2BAM.png\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eBELIEVE IN YOURSELF\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nYou chose to become an educator for a reason. Don't forget that reason. During your first year (and really each year,) your motivational drive will be tested. Don't let outside pressures win. Yes,education is a stressful field to be part of, but at the same time, it is also one of the most rewarding. Focus on the the reasons you love educating and the reasons you became a teacher. You are a great educator, believe in yourself, and never give up.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBe sure to check out other great tips on how to rock your first year of teaching over at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.teachingwithcrayonsandcurls.com/2015/06/how-to-rock-as-new-teacher-linky-party.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eTeaching with Crayons and Curls!\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.teachingwithcrayonsandcurls.com/2015/06/how-to-rock-as-new-teacher-linky-party.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LBeply_Pd0w/VZAPfBpmtsI/AAAAAAAAArw/_FTJggCselI/s320/Slide1%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHappy First Year of Teaching!!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/8934421701641952806/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2015/06/how-to-rock-as-new-teacher.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/7228079125721694173/posts/default/8934421701641952806"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/posts/default/8934421701641952806"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2015/06/how-to-rock-as-new-teacher.html","title":"How to Rock as a New Teacher!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Classroom Confetti"},"uri":{"$t":"https://draft.blogger.com/profile/13154427623291685993"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7CDJ4Nqy0o4/VZAyjnB-VII/AAAAAAAAAs4/_0NjlZEIfAQ/s72-c/Slide1.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228079125721694173.post-4881145141549489330"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-17T09:54:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-07-23T07:44:35.991-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"freebie"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"management"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Classroom Management and How I Do It"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003eClassroom Management: Two words that will make or break your year. \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: magenta;\"\u003eHaving great classroom management will allow you to do what you are supposed to; teach.\u003c/span\u003e When students have structure and know what is expected of them they are able to learn. If students are constantly wondering or testing their behaviors, learning can become difficult. Students and teachers alike need a comfortable, organized, and respectful environment to walk into each day. The classroom becomes a second home for the next nine to ten months.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nAlthough each class of students is different, there are some basics I always incorporate into my classroom. I organize my classroom management into three different subgroups: individual, small group, and whole group. This gives students multiple chances to meet classroom expectations.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirst, individual:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis is the biggie that we spend most of our time on. Students need to be accountable for their own individual behavior. I have seen this done many different ways. My personal favorite is using a clip chart. I picked up this adorable clip chart for free from \u003ca href\u003d\"http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/2013/08/clip-it-chart-awards-freebie.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eA Cupcake For The Teacher\u003c/a\u003e. Using a clip chart is a quick and easy way for students to monitor their behavior, and they get to do the work for you! It is important students understand all rules and expectations at the beginning of the year. Refreshers are always helpful before and after long breaks. Using a clip chart is simple: clip up for positive behaviors and clip down for negative behaviors using a clothespin. I write students' names on the clip, but you can write their class number or any other way you use to identify students. Each day all students start at green. It is important to concentrate more on clipping up as positive reinforcement makes students strive for meeting your expectations. When students continue to not meet those expectations they will need a consequence.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/2013/08/clip-it-chart-awards-freebie.html\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VcbriZazV7o/VOoTdf2ILeI/AAAAAAAAAhU/QKbyLugr58E/s1600/clipchart%2Bpic.png\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/2013/08/clip-it-chart-awards-freebie.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFree\u0026nbsp;Clip Chart!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003eOne thing I love about using a clip chart is even when a student has to clip down, they are able to reverse their behaviors and clip up. Given the opportunity for students to clip up, they will change behaviors to meet your expectations.As the year continues and you get to know your kids better, the clip chart can become differentiated. Each student reacts differently to it, and you have to adjust as needed.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirst, again, tickets:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nI also use tickets in my classroom for rewarding great behaviors. Students are able to collect tickets and exchange them in the classroom prize store. I like to hand out tickets when students are working well independently or in small groups. It is a great quick way for me to reinforce positive behaviors while I am monitoring my students.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Printables-for-Math-and-Language-Arts-First-Grade-Edition-1647178\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i-EJFUBhiF8/VOoWpQdC64I/AAAAAAAAAh4/qh3yYA3iN6I/s1600/Slide1.JPG\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis student who is working on some \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Printables-for-Math-and-Language-Arts-First-Grade-Edition-1647178\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eWinter Printables from my store\u003c/a\u003e is earning tickets because he is completing his work neatly and quietly.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecond, small group:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\nI do this by using table points. In my classroom, each table has an assigned color. Table points are recorded at the front of the room. To help me give (and sometimes take away) table points, I assign it as a classroom job in the beginning of the year. \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eYou can grab my FREE classroom jobs here!\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;Classroom jobs are also a great way to manage students on an\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eindividual\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003epartner\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;level. When students have a job, they learn about\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eresponsibility\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;and become excited about it.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t_iiEOf-f24/Va5nmelDDuI/AAAAAAAAAvI/0kYkWfu8k_Q/s400/Slide2.JPG\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" style\u003d\"text-align: right;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-avO3liLR8Zo/Va5nmam-guI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/xSzBpfMbpoA/s400/Slide3.JPG\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nTable points are a great way for students to work together to get rewarded. It teaches students to work with other people to meet expectations. I switch table groups each quarter so students are exposed to different students throughout the year.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nTable\u0026nbsp;points\u0026nbsp;also give students who struggle with individual\u0026nbsp;praise\u0026nbsp;a chance to earn positive rewards. When that student earns positive rewards as a small group, it motivates them to ear positive rewards at an\u0026nbsp;individual\u0026nbsp;level.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003eAt the end of the week, the table with the most table points receive tickets to spend in the classroom prize store. Another way to reward small groups is to set a goal number of points. Once a table reaches that goal, they get tickets. You can try both to see which way works better for your class!\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003eThird, Whole Group:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003eThis has to be a whole class effort with each student working together to receive a big reward. I use two jars and pom poms for this one. I have a jar and the class has a jar. The pom poms start in my jar and as students are rewarded I move pom poms into their jar (I actually have a student do this for me as a classroom job.) \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePick up my free classroom jobs here!\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;The goal is simple; fill up the class pom pom jar. Once this happens, I usually have a class party of some sort. Students get so excited about earning pom poms! They work together and help one another to meet classroom expectations, which in turn, helps me! You can use any small object as a pom pom and any sized jar. As you get to know your class you may need to add more or less pom poms to your jars.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003eUsing these three elements (Individual, Small Group, \u0026amp; Whole Group) management tricks has helped my classroom community through the years. 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