63. Classroom Routines & Procedures in a Student-Centered Classroom

Today I’m sharing a quick run down of tips to keep in mind as you plan your class procedures and how you will introduce them during that very busy first week of school. 

The short version:

• Pre-teach things that are essential to starting a task

• Mention that you may pause their work mid-activity to briefly introduce the next system they need to know

• Layer the teaching into activities that use it - don’t separate a full time block to teach a million systems, introduce them as you need them and review next time they come up

• Keep things short and sweet - our brains will all be a bit mushy, and long explanations mean everyone tunes out and the systems don’t stick!

• Lastly, have a checklist for you and a checklist for them to see!

Resources & Links:

• Episode 62 - Setting your classroom norms in a student-centered way
• 3rd Grade First Week of School Highlight
• Back to School Instagram Guide