In this interactive day you will learn a proven framework for teaching behaviors, and we will explore the topics of self-regulation, relationships, lesson length, stress, emotional space, caregiver communication, conversation, and storytelling. Get ready for a day full of aha moments and ideas for engaging students!
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Align your teachers by learning the Prepared Classroom practices in one of these schoolwide training formats.
Relationships First
We start with relationships because if a child doesn’t trust and respect us, they certainly won’t want to learn from us! A positive teacher-student relationship affects behavior and academics.
Independent Reading
Independent reading time is the most important time in a student’s day. Providing time for reading, giving students the tools they need to select their own good-fit books, and working with them to build their reading stamina gives students the support they need as they become independent lifelong readers. And, establishing these behaviors will give you time to confer one-on-one and meet with small groups so that you meet the needs of every student.
Getting Started with Conferring
Knowing your students on a deep level as learners is critical to making sure they are on the right path for their learning success.
Start by using independent reading time for quick checks. Ask targeted questions, record the information, and keep track of meetings and student progress in a conferring notebook. You will be well on your way to the Assessment and Goal Setting course.
Independent Writing
The ability to write independently is a skill that students will use throughout their lives.
It is our responsibility for students to see themselves as writers, and when we give them the tools to begin, persevere and finish a writing piece, they will.
Assessment and Goal Setting
Assessment is an integral part of instruction. It affects decisions about instructional needs and goals, and it gives us feedback on our teaching. Discovering what students know helps us determine if we are teaching what we need to be teaching and if they are learning what they need to be learning.