We know and use each others’ names.

Class or Team Mascot

Greeted at the Door

MOTTO

Given a VOICE

Pledge of Allegiance

Ice Breakers

Team Building

Class Norms

Class Meetings

Team T-Shirts

Team Coat of Arms

Team Colors

Recognition

Honor Roll

Celebrate Accomplishments

Class Stories

Work and Play Together

Classroom Rituals

Module 2, Lesson 3, A-D

Program Goals for Participants

To provide an extra layer of support in the development of the inductees’ professional knowledge and skills through the…

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1. cultivation of a professional attitude toward teaching and learning;
2. nurturing of strong working relationships and communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues;
3. creation of a safe physical and emotional classroom environment;
4. promotion of equitable access to the curriculum with high expectations for all students;
5. engagement of students in relevant and rigorous standards-based instruction; and
6. use of a wide range of assessments in order to define and refine student learning goals and by differentiating instruction.

Learning Target(s)

• I am learning how rituals help build classroom culture and community.

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• I am learning that rituals build student identity and foster a sense of belonging.

• I am learning about a variety of activities such as class songs, inside jokes, chants, and celebrations, classroom rituals that support the greater classroom community.

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• I am learning there are rituals that can help teachers assess their students’ social-emotional functioning and help students self-assess their emotional state.

• I can incorporate rituals that build a positive classroom culture for learning.
• I can foster relationships where respect and learning are valued so students feel safe in taking risks that are associated with learning.
• I can treat students fairly and respectfully, prevent situations in which a student loses peer respect, and create situations for all students to succeed.

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Success Criteria

Bell Ringer/Do Now

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My definition:

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My word in a sentence:

Rituals

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Opposite Words:

Frayer Model

Directions: On the page labeled Module 2, Lesson 3, A, create your own definition of Ritual(s) using the Frayer Model Template.

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For our purposes, Classroom Rituals are activities that help build classroom culture and community. They help build student identity and foster a sense of belonging. Rituals include class songs, inside jokes, chants, and celebrations that support the greater classroom community.

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Fostering Belonging With Classroom Norms

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Building a Belonging Classroom

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What Makes A Great Learning Environment?

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Work Period

Directions: Click the images on the left and follow the links to three videos about rituals, classroom culture, and positive learning environments. Use the page labeled Module 2, Lesson 3, A to list/note ideas and thoughts related to creating positive, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environments.

Module 2, Lesson 3, B

Directions: Click the images on the left of this slide and the next and follow the links to six articles about rituals, classroom culture, and positive learning environments. Use the page labeled Module 2, Lesson 3, A to list/note ideas and thoughts related to creating positive, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environments.

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Positive Classroom Environment: Why is it Important?

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Help Every Student Feel Included and Engaged

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5 STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY IN THE CLASSROOM

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Work Period

Module 2, Lesson 3, C

Creating a positive classroom culture includes valuing every student, building a learning-focused environment, and promoting good behaviour, while not limiting students’ creativity, curiosity and desire to learn. It is both equally important and tricky to define (and develop).

Class culture is the foundation of a successful classroom, setting the tone while communicating and maintaining clear expectations. It also sets students up to hold each other accountable in reaching the classroom expectation and their shared goals.

A positive classroom culture is characterized by a non-threatening atmosphere where students feel that they are able to speak, offer ideas and take risks without fear of reprisal or mockery.

Work Period

Module 2, Lesson 3, C

Directions: In the Interactive Participant Notebook (IPN) on the page labeled Module 2, Lesson 3, D, use your new understanding of classroom RITUALS and brainstorm possible strategies for building a positive culture in your classroom this year. Following is a list of ideas to to get you started.

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• Greetings
• Morning meetings
• Class norms
• Birthday celebrations
• Shared goals
• Compliments/Praise
• Personal interest
• Cultural sensitivity
• Growth Mindset
• Recognizing and Celebrating Success
• Inclusivity
• Posted Work with Positive Feedback
• Emotional Check-In
• “Dad” Jokes

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Closing - Apply

Module 2, Lesson 3, D

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