Classroom Procedures and

Diversity
Latoya S. Wharton
GCU: ELM-510
October 27, 2021
INTRODUCTIONS!
• Teacher: Mrs. Latoya Wharton
• Grade: 1st
• Students: Our Class is filled with 19 beautiful kiddos!
• Let’s make this the best year yet!
It’s time to SHINE!

*Students need to be prepared and

ready to start the day.

*I need listening ears and eyes on me

or whoever the teacher/speaker is at
the time.

*Make you come in, get unpacked, and

SHINE while your teacher gives
directions
How’s your day going?
Let’s Get to Know You!
• Will we all come together (while practicing social distancing) to
complete this group ice breaker.

• Each student will get a turn to roll the die. What ever the die falls on
is the question that need to answer.

• This sheet will be displayed on the board so we can see our

questions!
ATTENTION
GRABBERS!
•Attention grabbers are a great
way to get the students
attention when you’re ready for
them to listen and get prepared
for the next activity
 Homework
Homework assignments will be given Monday-Thursday. Most
nights your child will have Math homework. It is our goal to
complete both sides of the Phonics worksheet during class.
However, there will be times when they will have phonics
homework. Please encourage your child to do the work
independently, offering assistance as needed. Please make sure to
initial the completed assignments and your child’s agenda.
Restroom Rules
Students may use the We will have class
restroom as needed as bathroom breaks
long as they’re not periodically, and as
disturbing the rest of the needed throughout the
class. day.

Students need to go into

Use it
the restroom

Wash their hands And return to class

Transitions

Use response prompts (Teacher:

Visual and Auditory schedules
Hands on Top Students: That
and signals is an important
means Stop). This allows
concept of warning the children
students to stop what they’re
when a transition is about to
doing, and get ready to listen and
happen
transition to the next activity

Brain Breaks Transitioning Music

Technology
 Please keep all cell phones,
smart watches, and other
electronic devices on silent and
in your backpack unless stated
otherwise.
 We will use laptops and IPads
throughout the week in class
 Please be respectful and
respectful to the school’s
property, and keep your
property safely tucked away
Diverse Needs
• Our classroom will be organized in a way to
allow mobility for all students
• Visuals such as videos and audible stories will
be played to help students develop a better
understanding. This will help our ELL students
who are just starting to learn our language
• Students will be allowed to choose an activity
during guided practice or independent work
• Modifications and accommodations to my
students will be incorporated into each day of
instruction as needed
Collaborative Relationships

• Communication between
myself and parents is
encouraged
• I strive to build and maintain a
positive rapport with families
• Resources and services will be
offered and practiced between
both school and home
• We are all in this together.
Parents will always have a safe
place to talk and ask questions
within the walls of my
classroom