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[mrslutterman]

Editable classroom management plan!

I have linked this in my TPT (it’s FREE) store and Instagram account but also wanted to share it here. This is an editable version of my own classroom management plan. I have annotated each heading with questions that will hopefully guide your thinking and help you plan out each and every second of your day. I hope this brings you success in your classroom and I encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas with me!

[studentcenteredworld]

Love this.... #Repost @griffin_edu with @repostsaveapp · · · I must admit that I have become a lot better at this fact of life recently. I also haven’t used this as an excuse not to work on my flaws. . . . . . . #iteachfifth #iteachsixth #teachingideas #preserviceteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachergram #teachertribe #teacherblogger #primary #primaryschool #primaryteaching #australianteachers #igteachers #teacherstyle #aussieteacher #aussieteachertribe #teachersdownunder #iteach #perthteachersofinstagram #perthteachers #perthteacher #teacherquotes #teachertips #teacherlife #nzteachers #ukteachers #canadianteachers #wateachers https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2KDXgBxi5/?igshid=ysb4x5kfqf5i

[sweetladyjess]

#Repost @ateacherswonderland ・・・ I’m ready for summer. I know that’s months away but let me tell you...there have been so many nights where I feel sad 😢 or drained. It doesn’t make me a bad teacher. It makes me human. ⁣ #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iteachtoo #iteachfifth #teacherspayteachers #iteach #fifthgrade #tpt #teacherlife #teachermommy #iteach5th #upperelementary #iteach456 #iteachupperelementary #teachertribe #teachersofig #iteachfourth #ateacherswonderland #teachershare #weareteachers #teacherblogger #teacherproblems https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsjysyzn_z3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eoa6je9jij7g

[kayceecruz]

The hair is so on point. ❤❤❤ #iteachfifth #teacherslife🍎

[theloveofmugsco-blog]

🤣🤣🤣 We love this Mug! @mrscessac5th ・・・ Happy Friday! Whether it's been a week filled with awesomeness or a week where you are just surviving, your kids learned and grew! My was a little bit of both! I look forward to taking some time today to just talk to my kiddos about their weekend plans and the latest video games. These conversations matter! What are your students totally into right now?? Thanks @misskubbaskiddos for spotting this awesome mug, I went out and got it the next day! . . #teachersofinstagram #teachers #teachersfollowteachers #iteach345 #iteachfifth #iteachelementary #iteachtoo #teachersofinsta #teachersofig #instateacher #teachermug #teacherlife #teacherinspiration #readingteacher #teacher #teachermom #teacherstyle #weekendteacherloop22 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQHNdFDnLY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sjlv95igf0ri

[tyratop13-blog]

My class picture. #iteachfifth #teachersofinstagram #idomarketing #idobookings #todayisnotthedayandiamnottheone

[theteachery-blog]

Valentines trail mix #partpartwhole #teachersofinstagram the best quote of the day was “Mrs. R why do you have to make everything so educational?” ... well darling because you used the word educational it means I’m winning! #iteachfifth #snacks #snackandwork

[theadventtruth]

#Repost @teaching4eternity ・・・ 1MCP 365.1 #egw #mindbodycharacter #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iloveteaching #teachingforeternity #iteachsixth #iteachseventh #iteachfifth #iteachtoo #leadstudentstothinkforthemselves

[mrslutterman]

Classroom Management- I’m working on that

As I continue to look at my OWN biases and how I might influence what I teach, I’m continuously struggling to make sure my own opinions don’t fall into what I’m teaching. I don’t know if other educators struggle with this, but I know I do. I’ve always thought that I was a pretty translucent teacher and that I approached things with all sides of the story- But I am now realizing that I tend to lean towards subjects that are more comfortable for me to teach and ideals that match my own. I don’t always like to push the envelope. I’m working on empathy and understanding. I’m working on patience and creating a culture where my students WANT to come to school. Classroom management? I’m working on that.

I’m actually reading a book by Dr. Dee Bell Williams called “Culture-Focused Teaching.” And it talks about how to manage the classroom in an effective way. Something that resonated with me in particular is in chapter 11 titled “creating a culture of vulnerability.” It discusses how an educator needs to create a classroom in which children feel safe so they can share their emotions. I’ve always believed that relationships are the most important part of teaching students and that if they feel comfortable with you they will explain the emotions behind the actions. Classroom management is a huge component of maintaining a CFC (culture focused classroom), and Dr. Dee continues to explain that through the three Key Components listed in her book, you can create a space students feel comfortable In. I’m working on that.

SIDE NOTE: This concept of creating vulnerability made me realize that educators also need to do this with each other. I think sometimes teachers have a difficult time becoming vulnerable with one another because it seems like it’s such a “cut-throat” system. I don’t think teachers have realized how beneficial it can be to work together. This is not something that comes easily, especially when you work with others who might not embrace team work, but it’s worth the effort. I’m working on that.

I’ve always been fairly good at classroom management, but it never occurred to me that the systems I have in place could be encouraging a negative approach rather then an opportunity to grow and learn. That belief of oppressing the situation rather then addressing it really bothered me. I know that when I’m in the heat of the moment, there really isn’t always time to hash out the actions behind the behavior. But I feel like the shifting of thinking and the changing of our educational systems might enable me to spend that time really getting down to the root of what’s going on with my students.Why are we always trying to “fix” or stop situations rather then discuss them? I realized that my classroom management plan might be enabling the latter and I’m not okay with that. Of course I never went into designing my management plan with suppression in mind-However as I study systematic racism I’m learning some of the procedures that are in place are in fact geared towards silencing children rather than understanding them. I’m working on that.

Looking closely at my past discipline logs, putting student relationships first is likely why I don’t have as many issues in the classroom, but there are always those students that you just don’t “click” with. Sometimes discipline has to be done and as I look at my classroom management plan, although I don’t feel it is set in oppression, I do feel that there are places where I could ensure more empathy and discussions rather than punishment. I think I could create more opportunities to learn and discuss. I’m working on that.

So as I continue to read and grow, so do my classroom philosophies. I actually have created a physical as well as a virtual classroom management plan that I plan to release on my teacher pay teacher store for free. It’s a resource that I gathered from a Google classroom opportunity that was provided through my district and the template is not mine but rather from a program called CHAMPS. Randy Sprick has a fantastic training called Safe and Civil Schools and I highly recommend attending if you ever have the chance. His philosophy also encompasses the philosophy of relationships and routines over punishment and ostracizing students. I actually wrote a post about attending this program last year in Portland, Oregon and I think if I can combine all of the different philosophies I’ve come across I will be able to create a really fantastic culture for my own classroom and like I stated above, this is a project that is continuous and fluid- it will always change and I’m ok with continuing to work on that.

[studentcenteredworld]

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[hashtag-teached-blog]

What inspires you every day? Edit it and share! . . . #iteach #iteachbecause #iteachtoo #tpt #teached #teachers #teach #hashtagteached #teacherlife #inspiration #school #students #teachersforteachers #teacherspayteachers #tpt #teachersofig #teacherproblems #teaching #iteachfifth #iteach5th #teachersfollowteachers #edit #share #students #tesresources #tes #tesusa #educate #educatorsrock #education

[dualingdunn-blog]

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and safe New Year! Enjoy 20% off my entire store until January 1! ⭐️2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣7️⃣🎊#TpT link in my Bio! Dualing-Dunn #teachersfollowteachers #teacherspayteachers #iteachhighschool #iteachmiddleschool #teachersofinstagram #iteachk #iteachthird #iteachfourth #iteachfirst #iteachprek #iteachpreschool #Bilingual #iteachfifth #ENL #ESL #EFL #Education #Sale #NYE

[something-so-dividedd]

No one tells you that teaching is being up at midnight on a Sunday of a long weekend worrying about your students' various problems

[tyratop13-blog]

Today was fun! #iteachfifth

[mrslutterman]

Day 8- Opening The Door

I’m tired of looking at the world with rose colored glasses. The world is going through a metamorphosis of change and it’s SO important to talk about it.

I have recently gained a following of students from my community which I think is awesome! I love maintaining those relationships and my students are the future of our nation. However, because of this, I often find myself thinking about what I’m posting and what my intentions are for what I post. I censor myself because I don’t want to offend anyone. And sometimes I don’t always speak up and say what should be said- and I’m sorry for that. I’m sorry for that passive thinking. But today I’m making the decision to post what I feel in my gut, needs to be said. I don’t know why I didn’t think like this before, but I know that people watch and see what I say and do. And I take that as an honor. I take that seriously. I want to make sure I’m influencing the important causes and using my platform well.

The year 2020 has been absolutely insane, the emotional upheaval that has come upon our nation is overbearing but essential. In someways, I feel the pandemic was a blessing in disguise. I feel like everyone was stripped down to their emotional cores. We were raw and then George Floyd happened. The proverbial bottle had been shaken and the damn thing exploded! How could it not? 400 years. Let that sink in FOUR HUNDRED years of oppression, abuse and god knows what else. Protesting and what some are saying a rebellion has begun. This will be written in history. We will talk about this for many years to come and we SHOULD! Today is day 8 and we continue to preach: Black lives DO matter. I think it’s important that we have the conversation, we join the organizations, we march when we can, and we stand up for what we we believe in. We shift our thinking. As a teacher I have a platform and I need to use it. Some will say I’m pushing an agenda. The answer is yes- I AM. If that’s a problem, let’s talk about it. I’m here to listen too.

I see my students posting black squares but no actions- they may not even know what their options for action are. I see them using the wrong hashtags, and I see the confusion and misunderstanding is across Instagram. I want to help, but I don’t want to overstep. I also don’t and REFUSE to sit back, but I want to HELP educate. And the best way for me to do that is to educate myself. I’ve started that process already-

As far as helping others, this is what I can offer right now. A place to discuss, advocate, call to action, etc. mi casa es su casa-So this is me opening the door. My classroom has an open door policy and so does my blog. If someone wants to talk, then please drop me a comment or email. If you have a resource or idea, share it with me. Let’s not forget how we feel right now. Let’s use this as fuel. And as a white person, we need to use our voices to speak for those who are not heard. We need to vote. We need to email. We need to do more then sit behind the screen. We can do this. I can do this.

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[studentcenteredworld]

Now THIS is an amazing idea! . #Repost @learning.to.learn with @repostsaveapp · · · Love this @teaching6 !!! Thanks for posting 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I do this too haphazardly - time to make it ingrained in my practice! . . . . . #iteachfifth #iteachsixth #middleschool #iteachtoo #teacher #teachersofinstagram #teachingresources #teach #teachersfollowteachers #teachergoals #learning #aussieteachers #aussieteachertribe #teacherlife #teachersofinsta #teachersofig https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu8tnNJhbIt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bd9szfqh2l8x