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Welcome to Second
Grade!

Miss Haley Janssen
Classroom Management Procedures



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Contents


Classroom Organization

Physical Classroom

Student Learning

Basic Features
Classroom Operations

Student Records

New Students

Orderly Classroom

Displaying Student Work

First Day of School

Substitute Teachers

Disciplinary Policies & Professional Ethics
Disciplinary Procedures

Initial Rules/Expectations

Infractions

Lack of Motivation

Disrespect: Compliment Jar

Bullying

Cheating

Principal Involvement

Parent/Guardian Involvement
Professionalism & Ethics

Personal Behavior & Getting Along with Colleagues

Professional Disagreements

Classroom Routines & Procedures
Routines

Room Helpers: All Hands on Deck!

Free Time

Field Trips

S.A.I.L Folder

Handing in Assignments

Bathroom Procedures/Getting a Drink


Differentiation
Parents
Resources



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Physical Classroom
Student Learning

I chose a number of different things for my classroom design. I am very
passionate about collaboration in the classroom, even at the younger levels. For that
reason, I decided to put four children to a desk, facing each other. I located them there
so that no one could possibly have their back to the whiteboard, which also has a long
pink rug in front of it for kids to sit on. Additionally, the whiteboard works as a smart
board, with the projector right behind the rug.

On the other side of the room, I have a reading corner with bookcases, comfy
seating, and a large rug. This would be ideal for a classroom library as well as read aloud
time each day, which I think is crucial for second graders. Next to the reading corner, I
have a large table with chairs all around it. My idea is that it could work as a large group
worktable, or split into two tables for even smaller groups. The big green run might be
an area for kids to sit and work, or an area for dancing/acting/music.


Basic Features

Along with the bottom wall, I have a sink and water
fountain in the corner for clean up, a chest that is called
the “Resource Center” for all supplies. Paper, markers,
pencil sharpener, etc. can be found there, along with both
trash and recycling bins, with signs emphasizing a “Green”
classroom! I also included two computer desks for
computer practice.

The bottom right is the teacher’s corner, complete
with a few filing cabinets, a desk, and a classroom plant.
Additionally, there is a phone and intercom to the office





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located by the teachers desk for quick communication if necessary. Right in front of the
teacher’s desk is a literacy table for extra focus on reading with kids.

Near the door, I have placed a coat rack for coats and backpacks along with
mailboxes for each child. There are numerous windows along the back wall, as well as
bulletin boards and posters to add additional color to the room and encourage
creativity. I love natural light and firmly believe that the outdoors can inspire some of
the greatest imagination, so many windows, as well as a ton of color, was so important
to include.


Classroom Operations

Daily functions and routine are a crucial part to classroom management.
The following are ways that I plan to maintain a strong operating system in
my class.

Student Records

I think that keeping records is one of the most important aspects of being a

teacher. While I am not all about giving out grades, especially at the second grade level,
I do firmly believe that every child needs to be evaluated frequently and given the right
amount of feedback. More importantly, as a teacher I need to be able to have academic
conferences with parents on any given day/time, and having consistent up to date
records will allow me to do so effectively. Each parent deserves to know the current
academic standing of their student whenever they want, so I want to make sure that I
am staying on task and updating any record books as often as possible. I firmly believe in
having both a hard copy as well as an electronic copy of the grade book. Excel is
wonderful for this type of thing, as different classrooms can be color coded to represent
different assignments or tasks. However, in the off chance that there is a computer
crash or technology outage, I think that things as important as student progress should
be written down as well. I would do this by using a simple spreadsheet as shown, having
written down all of the grades taken so their progress is very easily accessible.

Particularly at the second grade level, record keeping is much more than just on
assignments. It is important for teachers to have a binder or folder that is full of
student’s information. This can include anything from parent contact information to
students IEP goals for the semester. It is crucial to be organized and efficient in handling
all of this information, as it will be a constant reference point for a teacher to check in
on.


New Students

One of the first things I would do when a new student is entering the classroom

is talk to my current students about what is happening. Especially at second grade,
students can fail to understand what it might feel like to be coming to a new school all
alone. I would be sure that I have a discussion with my students before his/her arrival so
that we can all be aware of what the student might be feeling. Secondly, I would pick a



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mentor student for the new student. It could be an incentive for really positive behavior,
as I would choose a child that has shown consistent strong behavior, as well as a student
that is in very good academic standing, and lastly, a student who consistently shows
kindness to all others in the classroom. The student must be inviting and excited to
make a new friend in the new student at school. I believe this student mentor idea to be
a good thing because often times, students at such a young age can become friends so
easily if they are just given time to spend together. I would encourage the mentor
students to show the new child around, tell them about our classroom, and be sure to
sit with them at lunchtime.


Orderly Classroom

Having an orderly classroom is another large key to success. I think that one of

the most important things to do is to make sure that all students have an organized desk
that leaves them ready to learn. I would like to have each student have a yellow folder
that is designated as the homework folder. This folder will be brought back and forth
from school each day with any type of homework or spelling words to look over. The
rest of the materials will have their own spot on the bookshelves of the classroom. Each
student should have a folder for each subject, color-coded together. When it is time to
start a new subject for the day, a classroom volunteer will pick up and distribute the
new set of folders for the next subject. That way, the only thing that should be kept in
the student’s desk is their homework folder, their planner, and a personal reading book.
This will help keep the clutter level low. Additionally, I will have one of my student jobs
be called the “Ship Cleaner” that will tidy up our classroom every now and then,
meaning they might adjust the pillows at the reading area or pick up trash around the
floor. I’ll discuss student jobs later on in this plan.


Displaying Student Work

First Day of School

It is absolutely imperative that student are
recognized for their hard work in my classroom. Student
should be given the opportunity to show off work that
they are proud of or that they receive a good grade on.
While praise can also come at home with a spelling test on
the refrigerator, it means even more to students when
placed in the classroom for their friends to see. Giving
students ownership of their work will help to build
confidence and give students extra motivation to do their
best on each task. I think it creates a welcoming
environment when student work is hanging on the walls or
even in the hallway (if allowed).


More than just preparing students for success in the area of discipline, which I
will mention a little later under disciplinary procedures, the first day of school is all



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about motivating students for the year ahead. I want to be sure that students feel
welcomed, excited and ready to learn in the classroom environment. To do this, I will
be waiting for each student to enter the classroom with excitement, greet them by
name, and show them to their own classroom space. The way the classroom is
decorated is so important. Each student should have a spot where their name is posted
and a place that they can share a fun fact about themselves. Having a theme is a really
great way to have students excited about what is to come, which is why I chose the
nautical theme. Having anything related to pirates, sailors, anchors, etc., can grab
student's attention and make them excited about what is next in store!


Substitute Teachers

Inevitably, I will have to have a substitute teach at some point. As routine is so
important in a lower-grade elementary classroom, I will be sure to have a full binder
that includes all of my rules/procedures/expectations listed. The binder will be used for
each time I have a substitute, but changed slightly to accommodate for the specific day
or week. There are a few things I plan to include in my substitute binder:

1. Emergency Procedures: It is crucial that the substitute understands what to
do or where to go in case of a tornado, lock-down, etc.

2. Class Roster & Attendance: I would include a picture of each student
alongside their name to make it very easy for the substitute to take attendance.
Additionally, I would put a sticky note that says if that student has a classroom job for
the week, so that way the substitute knows exactly whom she should be asking for help
with certain things.

3. Daily Schedule: The substitute must have a full schedule of the exact times of
the day's activities. I think it is even important to include times when students have allclass bathroom breaks, etc. to avoid discrepancy between students idea of "normal" and
what the sub is thinking is right to do.

4. Expectations: There needs to be expectations set up for every area of the
classroom, and those should be shared with the substitute. For example; students
should always be silent reading when lying the in the reading area, or students may only
sharpen their pencil during group work time. Again, this will help with the discrepancies
between the student's word and the teachers.

5. Lesson Plan: The substitute should be left with a lesson plan that is crystal
clear, including the amount of time that each part should take as well as the location of
any materials that are not already laid out in preparation. If grouping students at any
point, the groups should be listed very clearly so students are working together in a
beneficial manner. I will make sure that the lesson plan is clear as day, and I will leave
my contact information if I am going to be available to reach with any questions. If I
know who my substitute is ahead of time, I will send an email attachment with the
lesson plan at least 24 hours in advance so they can look it over and go into the day
feeling confident and comfortable.

6. Lastly, I will include a sub report. This will allow the substitute to give me
detail on every aspect of the day. I would like him/her to be as thorough as possible so I



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know how I can better prepare my students for the next time I might be out of the
classroom. I want to be sure that we are constantly improving, as I know it is often
difficult for students to trust and work alongside a new teacher, especially for just a
short time period.


Disciplinary Policies and Professional Ethics

Although it is not the most fun part of being a teacher, having procedures set in place
for disciplinary action is key to the success of the classroom. My philosophy regarding
discipline is that rather than punishment, students should constantly be guided into a
different direction. I believe it is so important to remember that any time a student is
upset or acting out, they likely have valid reasons for doing so. As their teacher, it is
crucial to care enough to ask about these reasons and validate their feelings. In my
experience with kids, it makes a world of difference when teachers relate to them on
some level, even just a "that would have upset me also."


Disciplinary Policies

Initial Rules/Expectations
The first day of school is arguably the most6 important day of the year. Setting
students up for success is the best thing I can do for myself as a teacher. Setting Limits
in the Classroom provided a lot of ideas to introduce to students on that first day.
"Cooperate with your teacher and classmates, respect the rights and property of others,
and carry out your basic student responsibilities" (2010). This quote basically covers the
three main areas I would like to address to my students. Under the big scheme of things
and character counts, respect, responsibility, and caring are the most important values
one can uphold within the class.

Respect: Respect can go numerous different ways. Primarily, it can go toward
other people. When others are talking, students should be listeners. It can also mean
respecting others property, which involves asking before borrowing and taking care of
each other's things. Next, respect for the earth. In my classroom, we will be very
involved in nature. I believe that kids should be outside often, so utilizing outdoor space
is crucial for the adventure I want to incorporate in my lessons.

Responsibility: I want students to know the very first day that they will have
responsibility for different things in the classroom. I want them to have an
understanding for the importance of taking the best possible care of our classroom
belongings, as well as make sure they know that they are responsible for themselves.
This means if they aren't feeling well or need to use the restroom, they need to
acknowledge that.

Caring: Cooperating with teachers and other students is all a part of having a
caring attitude. Explaining to students the traits that represent a caring attitude
(listening ears, eagerness to learn, sitting criss cross on the carpet, giving the teacher
your eyes) and representing them myself will be crucial to setting them up in this way.

One idea for talking to students about being caring to others and always using
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about examples of hurtful comments by squirting out the toothpaste, and then show
the students how the toothpaste isn't about to go back in. This will help them to see
how when they say mean comments, it will always be with the person they said it too,
even if they forgive you.

All of my main expectations will be posted throughout the room. I find it
beneficial to have explanations of "What it looks like" and "What it sounds like" for each
action. For example, for walking through the hallway, the "What it looks like" would
describe a child walking single file with hands at their side. Then the "What it sounds
like" would describe mouth closed for silence. Giving them a title, like the 4s line, can
help students to remember each day.


Infractions

My classroom will be run in a very democratic manner, keeping firm and
respectful guidelines for my rules and following through with what I will do. Because
the real purpose of why I'm there is to teach and support children, I find it very
important that student's stay within the classroom in most cases. In most cases, I
believe that warnings are always a good way to start. Every6 day is a new day, and I
think that each student deserves a clean slate each day. Warnings for small infractions
would consist of a personal side chat, on the student's level, that involves me explaining
why I am not happy with what happened and what might happen if it happens again.
As expected, I know that students will have times where they do push the limits and
cause bigger infractions in the rules. I plan on having a "safe seat" in my classroom.
This will be a seat where students might need to move that is separated from other
students and distractions, but still in a place where the student can learn. I think that
this is a way to support the student, because when they are misbehaving, they aren't
really learning. Providing a spot for them to take away those factors that make a child
misbehave can help them to be successful. The student will stay in the safe seat until
they prove that they are ready to move back to their normal seat by working diligently
and respectfully for at least an hour in the safe seat.
Another step further, if a student continues their misbehavior in the safe seat, I will
have to have them take a seat in the very back of the classroom, behind all of the
students, and write out a reflection. The reflection could ask something like this:

1. What was my behavior?

2. Why wasn't it good?

3. How can I do better next time?
These reflection questions will allow me to evaluate if my student understands why I
was not happy with the way they acted. After this step, if they student is still not being
receptive to my disciplinary procedures, I will be in contact with the school counselor or
administration.


Lack of Motivation

There will always be a least one student that is going through a phase of not
being motivated to do schoolwork. Maybe something is bothering them, they don't



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understand, or they just don't want to do it. This can be one of the biggest challenges a
teacher faces, but can be combated by a few things. First I will be sure to cater to my
student's interests. I believe that lessons can nearly always be altered to a way that will
cater to what a student would like to learn about, or how they would like to learn it. I
will be sure to have an understanding for each of my students and the things they are
interested in so that way I can make the lessons more lively and exciting for them to
participate in. Having a variety of books, providing options in assignments, and giving
students some autonomy over their learning is really important.


Disrespect: Compliment Jar

As I mentioned earlier, I will have no room for disrespect in my classroom. I
believe that for every disrespectful comment made, a student should have to give out
two compliments. To avoid calling the student out for making the comment in front of
everyone, I think a compliment jar would be a good idea. It would be simple to just ask
a student to go over to the compliment jar upon seeing/hearing something
disrespectful, allow them to write their two compliments to friends in the class
(particularly the one they said the hurtful comment to), and then go back to their seat.
It is a very subtle way of making sure students are lifting others up with their words
instead of bringing them down. In some cases, remarkably disrespectful comments
could result in the safe seat. However, I think that having students double the bad
comments with good ones is a reasonable expectation.


Bullying


My classroom will have a zero tolerance policy for any kind of bullying. If I
observe bullying, the consequences will be straight to the safe seat, no warning given. I
will make it very clear what bullying looks like and why it is not acceptable in my
classroom, or anywhere in the world. Whether it is physical, emotional, cyber, or
verbal, it is all taken the same and not tolerated. In my classroom, I will have an
anonymous box. This will be a place where students can write
little notes about things going on that the teacher might not be
able to see. This way, all student concerns can be addressed.
Even if I don't immediately act upon one of these requests, I can
still keep a closer eye on the prospective bullying.


Cheating

I will work with students from the very beginning to
explain what cheating and plagiarism look like. To help prevent
the situation, I will give students access to folders they can put
up at their desk during any kind of test so that way they can be
sure their neighbor isn't copying. If I do see a student copying another students work, I
will give a warning, explaining that the next time it happens, they will be redoing the
assignment or test and a call will be made home explaining the situation to mom and
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Principal Involvement
Depending on administration policies at my school, I will use the principal or
school counselors to aid in student misbehavior as needed. Interventions can be put in
place for students that continually misbehave, which would be a great task in the role of
the counselor. Because the principal is so often associated with discipline, I want to e
sure to invite him/her into the classroom on occasion to look at what we are doing,
spend time with the kids, and give them an opportunity to see that they really aren't
scary or mean, despite what their stigma might say.


Parent/Guardian Involvement
Regarding discipline, I think it is important that parents are consistently
informed. I would make it a priority to call a parent whenever their child gets in some
type of noticeable trouble, such as the safe seat. I find it a hug priority to have
discussions with parents so that we are all on the same page as the child's behavior and
that way, any intervention or discussion that needs to take place won't come as a
surprise.


"Advice from the ocean; Be shore of yourself, Come out of your shell,
Take time to coast, Avoid pier pressure, Make waves"



Professional Ethics
It is of the upmost importance that teachers are role models of professionalism,
considering we are shaping the minds of young children.


Personal Behavior & Getting along with Colleagues


I hold myself to a very high standard of professionalism. I do not believe the
teacher’s lounge is a go-to place for gossip, nor should it ever be. I am aiming to gain the
complete respect of my fellow teachers as a well-liked and thoughtful individual. I think
doing this is remembering that no matter where I am in the state or country, I am still
representing educators of the future America. It is one thing I will carry with me
everywhere I go, so I want to make sure I hold that in high regard. I will refuse to take
part in lunchroom gossip and will not tolerate it, even if I agree with what is being said.
While teachers are often best friends with the other teachers at their school, there is a
line somewhere.


Professional Disagreements


Inevitably, my co-workers and I won’t get along at times. However, I view this as
a good thing, because it means we are challenging each other. We always try to find out
what is right or wrong and why we believe the things we do. Occasionally, this can lead
to disagreements with colleagues. When in a disagreement, the first thing to do is to be
compassionate. The other person, for example a mentor teacher, has a reason for why



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they believe what they do. It is only fair that all parties are heard, respected, and
appreciated in co-worker relationships. While we may agree to disagree, it is all okay.


Classroom Routines & Procedures

It is important to have classroom routines at the second grade level so that
students can have an idea of what to expect each day. While the content
and experiences of each day will be different, it is good for students to have
some routine, especially at the younger age, so that they can be successful
for an entire school day.


Routines

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Room Helpers: All Hands on Deck!


The All Hands on Deck board, or the job board,
will give students opportunities to help out around the
classroom. Having jobs for students is so important so
that they can practice responsibility and take ownership
for part of the classroom. Here are examples of the
room helpers I would have in my classroom:
1. Line Leader: Student who shows awesome
mannerisms and keeps their voice off, hands at their
side. S/he is allowed to lead the classroom as directed
throughout the hallways.
2. Office Runner: this student would be responsible
for anything to/from the office for me throughout the
day. It will likely come up that I need something from somewhere; so having
someone to get it could be helpful.
Ship Cleaner: This person cleans up our mighty ship whenever anything is very
dirty. This could mean picking up books to helping Miss Janssen with cleaning
out some old files.
Mailboxes: The mailbox job is to put any flyers to go home or other work into
student’s mailboxes to take home.
Librarian: The classroom librarian is someone who will book talk good books to
us often, telling us about descriptions and then takes care of our classroom
reading corner, making sure everything stays clean and tidy.
Pencil Helper: someone to pass out pencils and keep them sharpened if needed.
General Help: a random helper!
Caboose: Someone who is always at the back of the line for the entire week and
is responsible for turning the lights off in the room.

Free Time

It is necessary to have a plan for students for when free time arises or they
complete and assignment and don’t have a next thing to do. It is important to make sure



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that the options are all silent choices so
students aren’t causing a distraction to
others. I think the highlight of free time
would be independent reading in the
reading corner of the classroom, but
students would also be allowed to
creative write. I like the idea of doing
some journaling as well, but I will need to monitor to make sure that students aren’t
rushing through all of their work so that they can have extra time to read or write.


Field Trips


Taking students on field trips will undoubtedly be a part of my job as a second
grade teacher. There are two keys to a successful field trip. The first one involves setting
the kids up for success so they know what to expect, they know what the rules are, and
they are aware of who will be watching them. Secondly, it is crucial to go to the location
before and come up with some kind of activity or questions for students to do while at
the location. If they have an activity to do, they are less likely to just run wild and more
likely to stay together and hear more about what they are there to learn.


S.A.I.L. Folder


As mentioned earlier, all students will have a yellow folder that is for their
homework assignments. Going along with the nautical theme, I would like to call it a
S.A.I.L. folder. This stands for Students Active In Learning. While I don’t believe that
much homework should be given out at the second grade level, there will be the
occasional activity, including spelling tests, that students will work on at home. The
S.A.I.L. folder will also have a weekly checklist, put in by
me at the beginning of each week. Sort of like a planner,
students will write down the tasks they are to complete at
home as active learners. We will write down our
assignments together and then have a parent or guardian
initial to check for completion and to make sure they are
aware of what is happening in the classroom.


Handing in Assignments


To hand in assignments, I will send a folder around
that has all students name on the front. Once they put
their assignment in the folder, they will have to highlight
their name so I know I have it accounted for. Then, the
classroom helper will put the folder of completed
assignments on my desk to take for grading. I will hand back assignments promptly so
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Bathroom Procedures/Getting a drink

Hopefully I will have access to a bathroom/water fountain inside the classroom
that students can use whenever they please. However, if that is not a possible option, I
will have a bathroom checkout procedure. There will be one girl’s pass and one boy’s
pass. The students will go up to my desk, take the pass, which is actually the bottle of
hand sanitizer, put it on their desk, and then sign out of the classroom. All students will
record their time out and their time in, so I can monitor how often they’ve been using
the restroom. If one of my students needs to use the bathroom or get a drink, I will ask
them to use a nonverbal cue such as a fist in the air to get permission in case I am busy
with an individualized reading group or something. Upon returning to the classroom,
students will be sure to grab a pump of hand sanitizer and take the bottle back to the
desk.


Differentiation

There are few things more important in the role of a teacher than making sure that
every child is given access to an education that suits all of their own needs. I plan to
have a very busy classroom, filled with different learning centers and stations going on
so that each child is begin challenging to the best of my ability. Grouping students is
incredibly important. I will never be a teacher that randomly groups students for a big
learning experience, because I think students benefit best when they are able to work
alongside peers with their similar learning style and ability.

Each student should be identified as an individual with unique needs. To
differentiate properly, a teacher must know the students. I will be sure to consistently
evaluate, particularly during the first few weeks of school, so that I can accurately place
my students in learning groups that benefit them. There is a different between equal
teaching and equitable teaching. Teaching all students equally is not something I believe
in, because not each student needs the exact same tools to succeed as others. I will give
each unique student what he or she needs to be pushed to the extent of his or her
ability. Equity is giving each student a fair shot to be the best they can be, and that is
why I believe in it so strongly.


Parents


I would like my classroom to have a class newsletter. Each Friday, I will send it
home with students in their S.A.I.L. folder. It will entail what
happened during the week that went really well, what
concepts students should understand, and what will be
coming up the next week. This is also a good opportunity for
me to present some dates that I might need help in the
classroom or parent volunteers for a field trip. I would also be
willing to do this letter electronically if that is how parents
would like to receive it. I am a firm believer that parents
should have access to the classroom whenever they would
like, as long as it doesn’t get to be too often. Parents can be a



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distraction to their own child when they are visiting the classroom, so being sure that it
is handled in an appropriate manner is important.

Like I mentioned earlier, I do not want a parent to ever walk into a parentteacher conference and be completely shocked by what they hear. Communication
should be rather constant between parents and a teacher, considering how much time
of the day their child spends with the teacher. I would like to have all parents fill out
some kind of card at the beginning of the year, asking how and how often they would
like to be contacted. I understand that some parents don’t want to be called every
week, but I’m sure there are some that would love a phone call every day if the teacher
were willing. I just want to be as accommodating as possible and call to celebrate
successes of students just as often, if not more, than I call about issues.


Resources

Mackenzie, R.J. & Stanzione, L (2010). Setting Limits in the Classroom: A Complete Guide
to Effective Classroom Management with a School-Wide Discipline Plan (3rd Ed.) New
York: Three Rivers Press.

Rogers, K. B. (2006). A menu of Options for Grouping Gifted Students. Waco, TX:
Prufrock Press, Inc.

Wong, H.K., & Wong, R.T. (2009). The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective
Teacher, Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc.

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