Classroom Management Philosophy  

Schooling should teach children how to identify and regulate their emotions so that 
they are prepared to become fully autonomous. Teachers can create foundations for a 
peaceful classroom but must be ready to help students process their feelings when 
emotions are high. Punishment does not help students process their emotions. Without an 
opportunity to reflect on their internal conflicts students will never have the skills to come 
to their own emotional resolutions.  
Students must be given clear expectations to understand classroom procedures. If 
expectations are not consistent students will be confused and frustrated. Below I have 
listed some of what I hope to establish as consistent expectations for myself and students.   
 
Teacher foundations for success 
 
● Materials are distributed as needed  ● Supplement activities for early 
and put out of reach when not  finishers 
● Classroom seats are  ● Project examples are visible 
● Teachable moments are respected 
pre-determined  
● Communicate with homeroom 
● Individual station seating available   teachers 
● Lesson agenda and “I Can”  ● ELL students must be given visuals, 
statements are posted insight  patience, and access to students 
● Labeled tables and materials   who can translate if possible  
● A reward structure is in place  
 
Classroom expectations  
 
The Studio Habits Of Mind are foundational for studio procures.  
 
Develop Craft​ - Taking care of tools, materials, works, and space 
Engage and Persist​ - Finding personally meaningful projects and sticking to them 
Express​- Making works that convey personal meaning and interpreting meaning in the 
works of others 
Reflect​- Talking about what works well, what does not, and why, in works by self and 
others 
Explore​- Playing, trying new things, making mistakes, and learning from them 
Understanding Art Worlds​ - Learning to collaborate and understand that artists often 
work in groups