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1) Creating a class promise is a great way to set expectations for the classroom community and hold students accountable all year long. You can find out more about how to create one in your classroom by reading this blog post.
2) Here's an anchor chart that sets expectations for math talk. Students have clear guidelines for their conversations. Again, this is a way to hold them accountable.
3) Need a way to remind students how they can be good friends? Work together to create this anchor chart.
4) Teach your students how to disagree respectfully with this awesome chart.
5) Set your expectations and keep the noise level under control by creating this visual reminder.
6) Encourage meaningful apologies. Some students have never been taught how to apologize.
7) Teach students what it means to be a good classmate. Brainstorm ideas with your class, so that they take ownership.
8) Make classroom procedures a daily habit.
9) Lots of procedures make for a happy classroom!
10) Create a classroom full of bucket-fillers! You'll want to create this chart after reading one of the Bucket-Filler books by Carol McCloud. Have You Filled a Bucket Today? is my favorite!
11) Establish expectations for small groups.
12) Develop self-directed learners!
13) Encourage a growth mindset.
If you love creating and using anchor charts in your classroom, make sure you follow my Pinterest board.
If you need more information on how to create and use anchor charts with your students, I recommend Smarter Charts by Marjorie Martinelli and Kristine Mraz.
What do you do to help build your classroom community? Please share in the comments.
Until next time,
