I think it is very important to establish routines, right from the start! So important, that over the summer I have my own 2 munchkins, Kylie and Mason, come help me get "routine cards" ready in my classroom! I try to take pictures (for the visual learners) and write out simple directions for the students to follow.
I use reminders like:
Arrive at school ready to learn.
Put your lunchbox in Mrs. Mulheran's lunch bin.
Turn in any notes to the Teacher and Homework.
Move attendance stick to "hot lunch" or "brought lunch from home."
I laminate these and put magnets to the back so they can hang from the white board as the students come in to start their day. Occasionally, when we have a field trip or special convocation, I may add another "routine card" to the board to give them a new instruction for the morning!
Do you have any MUST USE Reminders for your classroom?
Please share them in the comments below!
No comments