As students start to transition from distance learning back to the classroom, what does classroom management look like after weeks or even months of distance learning? These classroom management techniques help you transition all learners back into the classroom.
Reset: Start the First Day Back Like the First Day of School
To begin, online expectations are different than in-person. First, start the first day as you normally would. Also, share your classroom routines and expectations with Classroom Routine Slides. Although some routines will be familiar for your students, there are also some things to add.
For example, you may also need to discuss the expectations for wearing masks and social distancing.
In addition, other headings are included on the Classroom Routine Slides to get your students back to in-person learning.
- Entering/exiting the classroom
- Attendance
- Putting away backpacks
- Walking in a line
- Lining up
- Arrival procedures
- Starting the day
- Sitting on the carpet
- Working independently
- Turning in work
- Bathroom procedures
- Emergency procedures
- Classroom procedures
- Taking out materials
- Putting away materials
- Sharpening pencils
- Classroom Library
- Walking around campus
- Walking in a line
- Recess procedures
- Centers
- Speaking in the classroom
- Voice levels
- Technology
- Working in groups
- Asking for help
- Raising your hand
- Sharing ideas
- Being a classroom helper
- Throwing away trash
- Doing seat work
- Dismissal procedures
- Cleaning up
- Ending the day
Overall, these routines and procedures may change as safety protocols change.
Discuss Routines and Procedures Scenarios
Next, have your students practice specific scenarios with routine and procedures discussion slides! First, share situations that relate to the procedures outlined on your Classroom Routine Slides.
For example, review what students need to do when other members of their group leave a mess. In addition, give examples of what students need to do if they find something that doesn’t belong to them. Overall, students should provide their own answers to facilitate discussion. Begin by using these routine and procedures discussion slides during the first few days back in the classroom.
In addition, these slides are also excellent to revisit for reteaching or whole class discussion throughout the year.
Have a Morning Meeting
Morning Meetings are a perfect day to start your day. First, start the day by letting your students know everything they need for the day. One thing I love about using Morning Meeting Slides is having assignments, materials, and expectations written and available at all times.
First, Morning Meeting Slides include Hello Class, Good Morning, and Good Afternoon slides. This is a perfect way to start the day and transition to the afternoon.
Next, the slides also include space for materials, instructions, and assignments for each subject. Overall, you will receive the following slides for content areas.
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Science
- Math
- Physical Education
- Art
- Specials
- Writing
- Writer’s Workshop
- Other slides are included with the Morning Meeting Slides to help throughout the day.
- Warm Up
- Dismissal
- Centers
- Rotations
- Homework
- Agenda
Overall, classroom management after distance learning may look a little different. Use these classroom management tips to help you transition all learners back into the classroom!
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