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Growth Plan

According to teacher Ben Johnson, classroom management boils down to having a structured learning environment  with clear rules that promote learning as well as consequences that diminish or eliminate behaviors that get in the way of learning.   At the moment I do not have a classroom. However, one thing I do with my son is to have a picture that we made a drawing that we made together of our home.  On the extra space of the poster my son and I had come along with some rules that need to be fallow, expectations, consequences with positive reinforcement; his participation helps a lot because he feels that he has been part of the process.  We add new things when I see my son is struggling to follow directions and we take away things that he has shown they are now a good habit o a routine that we may have been working at home, like brush tee, make the bed.  For a classroom, I would fallow the same idea with some steps that ...

Classroom Upgrade

Understanding the importance of clear communication with the parents is an essential piece on the puzzle of Education; is paramount in education.  Whether it is a teacher to student, student to student, teacher to teacher, teacher to parent, teacher to administration or administration to parent, communication needs it to make sure students are successful. The best way to avoid misunderstandings with parents and caregivers is to establish clear lines of communication from day one.  The more I share the news about the classroom; by including parents on school activities, they will feel part of the team.  On  Scholastic , I found five steps for successful parent-teacher communication. Begin the year by explaining how and when I will keep in touch with them. Never feel pressured to make an important decision, evaluation, or assessment during a parent conference or conversation. Let the parent know they can trust me. Assure parents that I will info...