Lovin' the Kindergarten Chaos in the Classroom
The 100th day of school might not be celebrated everywhere, but it should be! In my opinion, the 100th day is just as important as celebrating the winter holidays or Valentine’s day. Why? Because kids need it (and teachers do too!). We’ve made it through 100 days of school. For some children, being in Kindergarten is the first time they… Read More
Assessments Should Drive Instruction As teachers, we know that assessment drives instruction. Assessments are necessary for determining what skills a student has or still needs practice with to master. But if you have been in any education for any length of time, you know that there are some assessments that are just not valuable and/or accurate. Can I get an… Read More
Absences. Almost without exception, every student will have at least one absence during the school year. And while every school and/or school district has their own policy on what makes an absence excused, or not excused, teachers everywhere appreciate a quick note. After years of having parents ask me for paper and writing utensils the day after an absence, I… Read More
Please welcome Danielle from Carolina Teacher, who is guest posting today about Making Family Connections in the Classroom! Hey guys! I’m Danielle from Carolina Teacher. Family Connections In The Classroom I’m so excited to share today about how I build connections with my students’ families from the beginning of the year. I think it’s important for families to feel connected… Read More
YES!D E P E R S O N A L I Z E // Let’s chat about inappropriate behavior for a sec. Depersonalizing is an EMPOWERING way to work thru behavior for both you and the student.
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Let’s imagine a child has misbehaved in your class. When this happens, it’s a natural response to take this personally and assume the child is being defiant on purpose. This often leads us (the teacher) to respond emotionally with the intent to exert our control and/or punish the child.
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Taking behavior personally and being punishment-minded intensifies the situation by immediately propelling us into a power-struggle. It also damages the relationship we have built and rarely results in a learning opportunity for the student.
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Let’s flip that reaction to something that doesn’t usually come quite as naturally to us. When we assume kids need PRACTICE, not PUNISHMENT, it reminds us to focus on what we can control in the situation - ourselves. We can’t force anyone to do anything, but we CAN make it safe for the child to learn and grow by reteaching and modeling the expectations.
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Let’s commit this year to depersonalizing misbehavior and looking at it as an opportunity to reteach and model our expectations so all students can experience success. Who’s with me? 🙋🏼♀️
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Have you tried Vooks yet??
kindergartenchaos.com/using-vooks-in-the-classroom-free-printable/
This would make a super fun center!@rainbowskycreations created a DIY math game. How else could you turn this into an educational game? #targetteachers
This has some GREAT ideas!
www.tickledpinkinprimary.com/2016/09/15-free-letter-activities-to-help.html
Would you like to give a like-you for our little ones? We participate in a competition and can win an unforgettable day with Kaatje (television).
First open the link and then a thumb please 😇
The toddlers from Berlaar(Belgium) will be very grateful to you! 😘
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