Classroom Conduct & Social/Emotional Learning 

Students are encouraged to be kind to others. The class will foster many discussioms on kindness, inclusion, and friendship. We will also have a kindness jar in the room, as described in motivational strategies.  

Students are expected to be responsible individuals within the classroom community. This discussion will delve into independence, allowing students to better understand their autonomy. 

Students are expected to treat others with respect. In teaching this, I will foster discussions about what respect means and how it feels to be disrespected vs. respected by others. 

In the classroom, it's important everyone feels heard. This means listening politely and respectfully while someone is speaking before taking your turn. 

Students are expected to do their best work in school, which means following the rules and procedures and being ready to learn! 

Differenitated based on students' needs and explicitly taught/modeled procedures for expected and appropriate behavior in using these tools. 

Calm Sensory Jars

This series is a recent favorite of mine! I love reading & incorporating purposeful storytimes into the school day.