Classroom

Management Plan

By: Victoria Windham

 Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Philosophical Statement

3. First Day of School

4. First Day Schedule
5. Community Building Puzzle

6. “What Should You Do If?” Activity

7. Classroom Environment
8. Classroom Layout

9. Classroom Procedures

10. Discipline Systems

11. Progressive Discipline

12. Class Constitution

13. Cool Down Corner

14. Student Motivation

15. Classroom Engagement
















 Introduction


This classroom management plan is a preview of what I aspire for
my classroom to be like. It addresses a multitude of topics that will

greatly influence the way in which my class is run and my students


learn. While this plan contains strategies that could be used for
various grade levels, my current target is second grade. This CMP
is not a final product, as I am sure that I will make adjustments as I
learn more about my individual classes, but I have done a great
deal of work to create a plan that I will enjoy using in my own
class.


































 Philosophical Statement

I believe that a classroom is a place for students to explore, not only

knowledge, but also their potential, in a safe, caring, and nurturing
environment. I believe that a teacher is the person who facilitates this
environment and makes it possible for all of this to take place.
However, this type of environment is not possible without the aspect
of community, and my desire is to help create that. I want to build a
place that is held together by strong relationships with one another.
My vision is similar to what Jerome Freiberg expressed when he
writes about transitioning from tourists to citizens. Compared to the
rest of their academic career, students will be in my class for a very
short time, and I can choose to use this time merely to get through
my lesson plans or to help build relationships. Every child desires to
fit in, to feel important, and to belong. Belonging makes all the
difference, and if I can make a child feel like they have a place where
they are accepted and cared for, even for just the time that they are in
my class, that is what I want to do. Of course I believe that the
academic material is important, and I would not become a teacher if I
did not think that learning is invaluable. My point is, that these things
can either be forced on a student, or they can be devoured by a
hungry mind because the student is in a place where they are
encouraged to grow and to prosper. I strive for the latter.























First Day of School
























 First Day Schedule



• I will greet each student as they enter the classroom
• Students will be instructed to find their seats by locating their
names on their desks and then start coloring their puzzle piece.


8:00-8:15 am Student will color their puzzle piece
8:15-9:00 am Introduction to Classroom

• About me (5 min)

• Classroom Procedures (40 min)

9:00-9:15 am “What Should You Do If?” Activity
9:15-9:30 am Classroom Constitution

9:30-10:00 am Assembling the Community Puzzle


• This is a brief portion of the schedule for the morning. The rest
of the day will include class content and setting up supplies.























 What Should You Do If?

This activity is great for the first day of school because it not only
encourages students to work in groups, but also allows them to
come up with solutions for important issues that sometimes go
forgotten in the classroom.




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 Community Building Puzzle





























This is a great community building activity for the first day of school. Each
student gets their own puzzle piece to decorate at the beginning of class.
Later in the day they work together to put the pieces together and create this
community puzzle.

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Classroom Environment
























 Classroom Layout

I want my classroom to feel very bright and open. I want all of my
students to be able to see the board from their desks without straining
their necks. I also want them to have other areas to work, read, and
spend free time. I will make it a priority to have a nice classroom library
where students can check out books, as well as areas with flexible
seating so that they are not at their desks all day. The layout will be
open to allow for smooth transitions. I would also like to have my own
teacher area so that I can have an organized space to get work done
when I am not working with my students.

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Classroom Procedures






















 Procedures

Class Dojo
• Class Dojo will be used for tracking behavior points.
The points can be added or taken away based upon each
child’s behavior.

Remind 101
• Remind 101 will be used as a way to keep an open line
of communication with parents. It can be used to send
reminders and parents can reply with any questions they
might have.

Classroom Managers
• Classroom managers will be established during the
second week of school. Managers will be chosen
randomly using Class Dojo or Popsicle sticks. Job
positions will be changed every 9 weeks and will include
positions such as:
o Lunch Kit Managers
o Lunch Count Manager
o Library Manager
o Librarian
o Electrician
o Paper Passer

Procedures for Packing Up (Begins 20 minutes before

dismissal)
• Have students clean up around their desks (5 min)
• Review homework and pass out any papers that need to
go home.
• Have students pack up 10 minutes before dismissal

 Procedures




Bell Ringers
• These are warm-ups that the students will do when they
enter the classroom in the mornings. The activities might
include anything from reviewing material from the
previous lesson or writing a creative story based upon a

given prompt. The purpose of this activity is to get the

students thinking before the lesson for that day begins.

Reading for 10 Minutes
• The first thing students will do when they get in the
classroom is get their supplies ready and read for 10
minutes. This will encourage independent reading and
enable us to start class together.


Attention Getter
• The attention getter is an action or saying that I will
begin and the class will respond to. My attention getter is
o Teacher: “Flat tire!”
o Class: “Shhhhhh”



Raising Hand for Assistance
• When a student needs assistance, they will simply raise
their hand to get my attention.

Self-Care Kit
• Kids tend to want to go to the nurse’s office for every


little thing, which not only takes the child out of class,
but also puts a lot of unneeded stress on the nurse. The
self-care kit will be stocked with basic supplies, such as
Band-Aids, Ice Pack passes, and “ouch” lotion, so that
the student can take care of minor concerns on their
own.






 Procedures


Hand Sanitizer Restroom Pass

• I will have bottles of hand sanitizer that will be used as

restroom passes. When a student needs to go to the
restroom, they will take a bottle marked “boy” or “girl”
and put it on their desk. When they come back they will
use the sanitizer and return it to its place. This not only
serves as a pass, but also helps reduce the spread of
germs by ensuring that hands are cleaned after trips to
the restroom.



Reminder Bracelets
• There are times when a teacher tells a student to do
something that night or to bring something to school the
next day. However, these things are often forgotten.
These reminder bracelets are paper bracelets similar to
ones that you receive at an event. You put one on the
child and write a reminder on it so that they are sure to


remember.

Transition Timer
• A timer will be used, either physical or electronic, to time
activities and transitions.

Turn-In Trays

• Trays will be set up in the classroom and will be labeled
by subject. Students will use these trays to turn in their
in-class assignments and homework.

Pencil Tags
• I will provide two pencils for each student and each


pencil will have a number label on it. One will be kept in
the desk and one will be kept in the “spare pencils” box.
This will hopefully eliminate the issue of pencils
disappearing.





 Procedures



Highlight Your Name
• Before turning in papers, students must highlight their

name. There will be a sign at the turn-in tray to remind

them to do so. This will help eliminate the need for
identifying the owners of no-name papers.

Popsicle Stick Cup
• The cup of popsicle sticks will be used during class
discussion time to call on students. I will use the second

cup inside of the first to make sure that names are called


equally.





















































Discipline System























 Progressive Discipline


Minor Offenses Might Include:

• Blurting out answers

• Speaking while the teacher is speaking
• Wandering around the room
• Sharpening pencil while the teacher is speaking


• Running in the hallway
• Foul language

Major Offenses Might Include:
• Bullying


• Fighting



For minor offenses, I will be implementing a progressive
discipline system. The consequences will be as follows:
• First Offense: Warning

• Second Offense: Take away Dojo points
• Third Offense: Contact the parents and student
completes a think sheet
• Fourth Offense: Refer student to principal



Major offenses will result in an automatic note home, as well as
a meeting with the principal. Further issues will result in a
parent-teacher conference.














 Class Constitution



On the first day of school, we will be completing a classroom
constitution. This will be a measure taken in the hopes of
preventing future misbehavior. I will start the constitution and
present my own expectations to the class, and then I will allow
them to add their own expectations for the year. In the end, the

goal of the constitution is to create a sense of community,

respect, and ownership in the classroom.


Some of my personal expectations will include:
• Students listen when I speak

• Raise your hand to speak or ask a question

• Be respectful to each other
• Use kind language



























 Cool Down Corner

The Cool Down Corner provides a place for students to go when they
are feeling upset or need to think about their actions. Ideally, this
corner would be used as a place for a child to think before the
behavior occurs, but if the behavior has already happened, this area
can be used for reflection in the “think” sheet.

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Student Motivation






















 Student Motivation


Class Dojo Points

• A goal will be set stating how many Class Dojo points

students must earn in order to receive a reward. Points
will be earned for desirable behavior. Some rewards will
be given on an individual basis and others as a class.
Rewards might include:
o Lunch with the teacher
o Movie day
o Extra recess

o Pizza or ice cream party


Treasure Box
• The treasure box will be filled with fun items that can be
earned throughout the week with Class Dojo points.
Items might include pencils, notebooks, stuffed animals,
etc.



Teamwork Tables
• In order to motivate students to complete their
homework, I will have homework become a sort of team
effort. Each table will have its own homework chart and
whenever the entire table completes their homework for
the day, they receive points. At the end of the nine
weeks, the table with the most points receives a prize.





































Student Engagement

























 Student Engagement

Interest Inventories
• At the beginning of the school year, I will give my
students interest inventories. This will consist of a survey
that will help me get to know what they enjoy so that I
can provide them with resources, such as books or
lesson hooks, that grab their attention.

Learning Through Technology

• Since students are growing up in the age of technology,
they are more likely to be engaged when they are
learning through a familiar means. By presenting videos,
playing games, and using interactive websites, I can
provide them with resources that are likely to keep their
attention.