Is that even a word? Oh well. I am all about the Responsive Classroom this year. I have always been an "affective teacher," as you probably know if you follow my blog. This year, I am learning even more about the components of a Responsive Classroom.
A Responsive Classroom:
1. Values each individual in the classroom. That means teachers, staff members, and students.
2. Has Morning Meeting every day.
3. Uses language such as: " I notice that half of the students are making a smooth transition. I'm waiting for the other half," as to not single anyone out.
4. Takes the time to build the classroom community.
5. Has class meetings when needed.
6. Is built around mutual respect.
Having a Responsive Classroom is not as simple as reading the book and doing the activities. It takes passion, desire, and time. It may not be perfect right away. It may never be perfect. But, with that passion, desire, and time, I can guarantee you will be pretty impressed by the results.
This year, I am continuing to incorporate Character Education Lessons into my Responsive Classroom. The combination of the two is essential to create my close-to-ideal classroom.
Take a brief look at the greeting portion of my Morning Meeting. My kids love it!
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Productivity!
Hello Blogosphere! It's been too long since I've blogged, but I swear, I have good excuses! I went on two vacations (plus two weekend trips), took two classes, and tutored. This has been by far, my most productive summer...hence the title of this post.
Productivity also describes how the beginning of the school year has been and will continue to be for me. I reorganized all my closets at school. This was no easy feat. They are very deep and much of the stuff all the way in the back was from the teacher who used to be in my room. (Little embarrassed that I didn't deal with this a teeny bit sooner, but I'm moving on) What matters is, now my closets are organized with current material. Very productive.
Tomorrow is our first building in-service, where the morning's focus will be on Morning Meeting. Any Morning Meeting fans out there? I have been doing Morning Meeting since I began teaching and the impact it has had on my students has been large. This year, I will make more changes and update what I've been doing, which does provide me with excitement. Seriously.
So, stay tuned...
Happy New School Year!
Productivity also describes how the beginning of the school year has been and will continue to be for me. I reorganized all my closets at school. This was no easy feat. They are very deep and much of the stuff all the way in the back was from the teacher who used to be in my room. (Little embarrassed that I didn't deal with this a teeny bit sooner, but I'm moving on) What matters is, now my closets are organized with current material. Very productive.
Tomorrow is our first building in-service, where the morning's focus will be on Morning Meeting. Any Morning Meeting fans out there? I have been doing Morning Meeting since I began teaching and the impact it has had on my students has been large. This year, I will make more changes and update what I've been doing, which does provide me with excitement. Seriously.
So, stay tuned...
Happy New School Year!
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