Student Contributor: A. Turner This tool is something to incorporate into a morning meeting with the class. Each student takes a turn being greeted by their peers at the beginning of the meeting. I think this is a great tool to use with young students in order to build a strong and positive classroom community.This tool should be introduced at the beginning of the school year. It’s a great way to get students in a classroom routine and help build a … [Read more...] about Morning Class Greeting
Student Directed & Collaborative
Light Up Ready Buttons
Student Contributor: S. Kendrick This tool is a light up button that when pressed you can turn it on and off. This could be used in a group setting where each group gets a button that they will have to press to turn on when they are finished with their task or assignment. This could also be used in an individual setting where the students would press the button to light it up when to indicate that they are finished with their work.The tool should be used … [Read more...] about Light Up Ready Buttons
Stop and Reflect
Student Contributor: C. Glanville This tool is for after something has happened, and a student needs to Stop and Reflect on the situation. This gives students the opportunity to explain how they are feeling and what they could've done differently to change the situation for the better.Stop and Reflect is for when an incident or student altercation has occurred in your classroom and one or more students needs to assess the situation and reflect on how it … [Read more...] about Stop and Reflect
Weekly Classroom Jobs
Student Contributor: C. Glanville Pick a variety of classroom jobs, where students can contribute to your classroom and be responsible for something. For example, Teachers Assistant, Paper Collector, Line Leader, Caboose, Lights, etc. These class jobs rotate weekly so that everyone gets a chance to do them.This tool is supportive because it gives students the opportunity to have responsibilities. Students also help regulate each other and hold each other … [Read more...] about Weekly Classroom Jobs
Google It Box
Student Contributor: Drake Johnson The Google It Box is a box that is set up to allow for students to ask questions and get them answered later when there is time to address them. This box is helpful because if there is a time when students are getting off-topic we can put it in the Google It Box so we can come back to it later and students trust they will have their question addressed.The Google It Box can be used in many ways, it can be used during … [Read more...] about Google It Box
My Favorite Mistake
Student Contributor: H. Rayburn My Favorite Mistakes help encourage the mindset that it is more than okay to make mistakes. This tool, best used in community circle, will help students see that we grow and learn from our mistakes.In community circle each week, ask students a mistake they may have made this week and how they can learn from it. Keep in mind that anyone always has the right to pass, but I highly suggest that the teacher never passes and … [Read more...] about My Favorite Mistake
Mindset Journal
Student Contributor: H. Rayburn This tool will help students work on growth mindset and eventually be more confident in their work.In students' notebook, they will take the mindset growth quiz at the start of each quarter. Overtime, students will be able to see how their mindset has changed and their improvement in the class. At the end of each week, students will have a mini self-reflection about their mind set and productivity in the class. My mentor … [Read more...] about Mindset Journal
Classroom Flexible Seating
Student Contributor: A. Goo The classroom environment is very important when taking into account how students are learning and what you are wanting when planning the lay out and materials in your room. Students can feel more attentive when learning and have a sense of enjoyment in being able to feel engaged and excited to be in the class community.There are various forms of ways to have flexible seating within your classroom. This could be through … [Read more...] about Classroom Flexible Seating
Fidget Tools
Student Contributor: A. Goo A wide range of students may struggle with anxiety and or adhd among other things within the classroom. Fidget tools when appropriately used are helpful for many students to relieve stress and aid focus in the classroom.When planning the use of fidget tools it is important to be aware of which tools will be helpful and not a distraction in the classroom. After choosing a variety of fidget tools it is crucial to introduce along … [Read more...] about Fidget Tools
Popsicle Stick Count
Student Contributor: H. Ellis This tool is helpful for not only the students but for the teacher as well. Each student will have their name on a popsicle stick at the front of the classroom, beside two mason jars labeled hot and cold.This tool should be introduced at the beginning of the year and used at the beginning of each day for the entire year. The students will walk to the front of the classroom and pick up the stick with their name on it and place … [Read more...] about Popsicle Stick Count