I'm so excited to link up with other bloggers at Jasmine McClain's blog, Buzzing with Mrs. McClain, for my very first blog hop!
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My Classroom!
I strive to run an organized and efficient Kindergarten classroom. (With room for play and fun, of course!) This summer I added a few things to my management system that have made a big difference!
1. My whiteboard is the hub of communication and information in my classroom (aside from the Smart Board). My "CHAMP" icons and schedule cards are on magnets so that I can easily adjust them each day or each learning block. My Daily 5 posters are kinder-friendly and easy to understand. (Grab them for free here!) I also have a set of mini posters just for me, "The 7 C's of Teaching," to remind me of my responsibilities to these 21st Century kiddos! (Grab them for free here.) The small red pocket chart is used to spotlight our learning targets as they change throughout the day.
2. I also have a bulletin board that runs the length of the room. The largest section is for learning targets. Small pocket charts hold the target/standard cards for the week (or unit) so that I can readily access and display them as we transition throughout the day. Beyond the word wall and birthday displays is the job chart. I have 24 students and 24 jobs. (Sounds crazy, I know!) Students have one job per week and we rotate throughout the year. Giving each student a job has had such an impact on our classroom community! Some jobs are small and others are more popular, but when all students have ownership over the way the classroom runs they learn to work together and take responsibility for the good of the group!
3. My favorite bulletin board is the one next to my desk! I created this tree a couple of years ago and have added to it each year. It serves as a place to post important information, student gifts and drawings, and words of inspiration about education.
Plus, it's super cute (if I do say so myself)!
I can't wait to share more about my classroom and look forward to hearing about what you have added to your classroom to make it more efficient, more organized, and more fun!
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