I will be putting together procedures for many different things for my new classroom. Can you think of some things that need procedures. So far I have: Entering the room unpacking backpack/hanging it up etc notes from home procedures turning in daily folders turning in papers turning in homework turning in guided reading gathering lunch cards getting ready for lunch lunch basket procedures cleaning up before leaving room during the day specials procedures cleaning up at end of day sharpening pencils I know there are more--- Thank you very much
procedure for each center procedure for when they need help and you are meeting with guided reading groups procedure for when someone (adult) comes in the room procedure for students who leave/enter the room (think kids in reading recovery/counseling/etc...)
where to put work for students who are absent how/when to do classroom jobs (If you'll have them) how to use manipulatives where to put notes from home getting in line, standing line, walking in a line how to raise your hand and WAIT to be called on What to do if I cant call on you right away responding to my signal when I need their attention How to let me know you need help on your work. How to skip a question if I am busy working with someone else when you need help. where to put your work when you are finished what to do when you are finished (choose a book, write a friendly letter to a friend ) what noise level is appropriate at specific parts of the day bathroom Pencils - storing them, sharpening, returning the, How to use centers, rotate centers, clean up centers I might not call all of these procedures as I teach them -that can get overwhelming. But as things come up we start to realize how young they are and how much they need things spelled out: Like how to wait to be called on, or how to keep working while they are waiting for help.
Thank you everyone for responding to this. I am going to start ironing out my plans for these things. If you think of any more, please let me know.
Throwing thing into the trash - do want them to raise their hand? Getting a tissue- I use hand signals Fire drill procedures - always practice with my students Practice calendar is great because my students can now "play" teacher and supervise our morning routine!
