63. Classroom Routines & Procedures in a Student-Centered Classroom

<p dir="ltr">Today I’m sharing a quick run down of tips to keep in mind as you plan your class procedures and how you will introduce them during that very busy first week of school. </p> <p dir="ltr">The short version:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Pre-teach things that are essential to starting a task</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Mention that you may pause their work mid-activity to briefly introduce the next system they need to know</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Layer the teaching into activities that use it - don’t separate a full time block to teach a million systems, introduce them as you need them and review next time they come up</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Keep things short and sweet - our brains will all be a bit mushy, and long explanations mean everyone tunes out and the systems don’t stick!</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Lastly, have a checklist for you and a checklist for them to see!</p> </li> </ul> <p>Resources & Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://pod.link/1521899794/episode/c2df3e08f72c9855e0b80e51fbea7cf8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode 62</a> - Setting your classroom norms in a student-centered way</li> <li>3rd Grade <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17914053310906487/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">First Week of School Highlight</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/appleblossomteachers/guide/back-to-school/17966960237535139/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Back to School Instagram Guide</a> </li> </ul> <p> </p>