Finally, my classroom is ready to go! I have been to the beach twice this summer, and I am having withdraw symptoms. Thus, the theme for my classroom--the BEACH. I have a huge mural of the sand, palm trees, and the blue ocean water. In addition, I have a lounge chair for the students to sit in. But this privilege has to be earned. The students that do not earn any check-marks for talking will earn a ticket. I will draw a ticket every day for each class. The student that is drawn will be allowed to sit in the lounge chair. This is a more immediate reward for good behavior. Don't worry, I will still bring treats from home for the students without any marks.
I have also created more bulletin boards to display the students' work. I hope to have some work up soon!
I am also utilizing interactive notebooks this year. Students will create pages to help study different concepts for reading and writing better. We will begin the very first week working on these notebooks. That is why it is so important to have the composition notebooks. I will have a few in school for students to purchase.
I am excited about the new school year. I hope the students are too!!!!
I have also created more bulletin boards to display the students' work. I hope to have some work up soon!
I am also utilizing interactive notebooks this year. Students will create pages to help study different concepts for reading and writing better. We will begin the very first week working on these notebooks. That is why it is so important to have the composition notebooks. I will have a few in school for students to purchase.
I am excited about the new school year. I hope the students are too!!!!