Do you use Whole Brain teaching as a classroom management approach with your students? Use these active, fun classroom rules! Head here for FREE printable posters!
These rules come from Whole Brain Teaching at www.wholebrainteaching.com. They feature each rule number and its description with matching clip art. These coordinate with my other WBT signs and will add a cute flair to your classroom :) For more information, visit my blog: 3rd Grade Thoughts
Back to School Brain 28 comments Back to School, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Classroom Rules School is still a month away for me, but I can't lie, I've got back to school brain. Big time back to school brain. I keep tackling things on my to do list to make sure I'm all set and ready to go for next month. Most of what I've been working on is super boring like cutting reward coupons. Some things have been a little more exciting, like gluing bows to a few storage containers. Yes, that is fun to me. Some of what I've been working on is so dang exciting, that I'm sharing them with you today! I made some new class rules posters. And, I think that's pretty exciting! I have used the Whole Brain Teaching rules for the past several years, and I really can't imagine using any other set of rules. These five rules cover it all! My previous set had a polka dot background, but I was kind of tired of that and wanted a cleaner look. If you like these and can use them, I'd love for you to grab them {here} for FREE! I'm also pretty excited about my newly updated Editable Back to School Power Point freebie on TPT. I was working on the content for my presentation this year, and realized that my old slide set up was just too much. The old slides were cluttered with polka dots, and let's be honest, when you're trying to give a presentation, that can be a little distracting. But, I'm loving the cleaned up version and this year's presentation is ready to go! Are you loving it too? Great! Then head on over to TPT by clicking {HERE} and grab a FREE copy for yourself! Alrighty friends, I'm off to tackle more of those little projects on my to do list, but I do hope that you are able to use one, or both, of the freebies! DON'T FORGET IT, PIN IT! Toodles! Share It:
Do you use Whole Brain teaching as a classroom management approach with your students? Use these active, fun classroom rules! Head here for FREE printable posters!
It's so exciting to hear that so many of you are going to be trying Whole Brain Teaching this year! I know I am not alone in saying this, but when you do, you will love it and want to try more and more from this great program :) If you want to read all of my posts about it, you can by clicking HERE. Having received a lot of questions about how to start using WBT in your classroom, I want to share with you the top four principles of WBT, also known as the "Core 4". The Core 4 The Core 4 are, simply put, the four main things you can incorporate into your class to implement Whole Brain Teaching quickly, effectively, and with immediate results each and every day. They are: Class-Yes The Scoreboard Mirror Teach-Okay They are meant to: Bring the class together (Class-Yes) Keep them motivated (Scoreboard) Get them active (Mirror) Build community and be accountable for their learning (Teach-Okay) Class-Yes This is a wonderful call & response management technique that I am sure you have used in the past using different words, but with the same premise. As the teacher, I say, "Class?" and my students stop what they are doing, fold their hands and look at me, giving me their undivided attention, but not before replying, "Yes!". They key is they say "Yes!" in the exact same voice/style that I said "Class?". This can include, but is not limited to: whisper robot singing voice "Classity Class- Yessity Yes" "Classadoodle Doo- Yesadoodle Doo" "Ohhh Class? Ohh Yes!" and TONS more! I have posted more about this HERE, so head over for some additional ideas as well as a helpful video! The Scoreboard [source] While Class-Yes is a quick and fantastic way to get the class together, there needs to be some motivation to ensure that this is done super quick and you aren't having to call out Class-Yes more than two to three times to get their attention. This is where the Scoreboard comes in VERY HANDY! The setup is simple- a T-chart with a smiley on one side and a frown on the other. As you use Class-Yes, you reward kids with a smiley or a frown for how well they came back together. The celebrations or moans are quick in response to the point on either side of the chart. The key to keep up motivation is to keep the tallies within three points! This will ensure that kids are still trying to get the goodie at the end of the day (which is a fun Brain Break, a free minute of music playing, packing up one minute early, one extra minute of recess.... you get the idea!) I have posted more about the Scoreboard HERE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Disclaimer: The third and fourth part of the Core 4 are meant for use during your teaching. Don't feel the need to do all of these on the very first day! As with everything, do what you are comfortable doing. It took me a while to use Mirror and Teach-Okay. I used Class-Yes and the Scoreboard for weeks before I felt confident enough to introduce them!!! Mirror Now that I am more confident with Whole Brain Teaching, I am LOVING the Mirror!! I admit, when I first started, I was not doing so well because it was hard for me to think of gestures to teach concepts. BUT, that changed when I started getting into the flow of WBT and there were times I even had the kids help! Mirror allows the kids to repeat your gestures as if they are your mirror as you teach a new concept. You teach a little with gestures, they gesture along with you. One thing to remember- mirrors don't talk!- so the focus is on your motor & visual cortexes and linking movement to their learning. If you do want your kids to repeat words and gestures, you would say "Mirror Words" and this time, kids would repeat what you said and your movements. This engages their motor and visual cortex as well as their Broca's and Wernicke's Areas. The gesture for mirror is holding up both hands, palms facing out and saying "Mirror". The kids repeat only using their hands, palms out. If you are using Mirror Words, you say "Mirror Words" and have one hand up and the other hand start at your mouth and them go to the regular Mirror position. Teach-Okay! How many of you have used Turn & Talk? This is similar, but instead of always using open-ended prompts, students are repeating the gestures and the teaching points to their partners. One will speak first while they both use gestures, then two will talk while they both use gestures, and this will continue until you call them back with Class-Yes. As the lesson continues, there will be times they will need to explain their thinking with examples use the word "because", but it's important that both students are taking turns talking and always gesturing during this time. The gestures for starting Teach-Ok is clapping and saying "Teach" while the students clap and reply "Okay". Just as you did with Class-Yes, mix it up to keep it fresh & fun!! Putting It All Together Remember this WONDERFUL video? It's what got me hooked on WBT :) Watch it again for the Core 4 (Class-Yes, Scoreboard, Mirror & Teach-Okay) and think about how you would incorporate them into your class this year. Don't you just LOVE WBT in action? And, I totally would LOVE to have this teacher, she's amazing!! As I stated above, it took me WEEKS to feel confident enough to incorporate all of these steps into my classroom, so don't feel you have to do even the Core 4 from the very beginning. I started with Class-Yes and the Scoreboard and went from there. The best part is that the kids are engaged, you are all having fun, and as a teacher, you are in Teacher Heaven :) If you are interested in my WBT Signs, you can find them in my TpT Store for free! They also match a set of WBT Classroom Rules. Let me know if you have any questions! As always, remember to check out the Whole Brain Teaching website for TONS of free information: http://www.wholebrainteaching.com/ I look forward to reading about your experiences with Whole Brain Teaching :)
I just finished making myself a new mini-poster to use during carpet time this year. I thought it turned out pretty adorably (how could it not with those cute kiddos!) so thought I would share it with you. Just click on the picture below to download a copy. Well, must run ... tomorrow I am back to work ... oh where, oh where did summer go?!?!
Here is a Whole Brain Teaching set of posters that will be FREE in our store. Right now they come in two styles, but we may add others! We wanted to share them with you! Please head over to our store to grab your set. While you’re there, please follow us for updates on more freebies and fun products to use in your classroom. Also, check out some of the other items we have in our store. Click on the picture below: We hope you have a great day! Happy Summer! Karen & Alison
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After using Whole-Brain Teaching rules for 8 years I gave up them up and here’s why. Like many of you I fell in love with Whole Brain Teaching. It is engaging and aligns so easily with who I am as a teacher. Like all teachers however, we need to stay fresh. We need to be continuously reflecting on our practice. As I began planning last year I started
Elevate classroom management with this resource designed to reinforce rules and expectations in multiple ways. Perfect for educators looking to create a positive learning environment. This behavior management resource offers a variety of activities, including brain breaks, pocket chart sorts, and writing extensions. Select the activities that best suit your student's needs and learning styles to transform your classroom rules and expectations review into an exciting part of the day. Included Materials: Brain Break Slides (PowerPoint and Google Slides) Pocket Chart Sort (Headers & 24 Behavior Picture Cards) "This or That" Wall Cards Drawing/Writing Papers Cut & Paste Behavior Sort Rules & Expectations Activities: Brain Break Display the slides on the screen/interactive whiteboard Look at the behavior image Complete movement pictured to show if a behavior is expected/unexpected Pocket Chart Sort Display headers in the pocket chart Pick a card and sort under the correct header Movement Activity Hang headers in 2 locations in the room Pick a behavior card, and students move to the matching header Extensions Drawing and writing prompts to share students' thinking Cut & Paste behavior sort This resource's color components are also available in black and white. Various wording options, such as "Good Choice/Poor Choice," "Unexpected Behavior/Expected Behavior," and "Bucket Filler/Bucket Dipper," ensure flexibility to match your classroom's specific needs. These classroom rules and expectations activities are ideal for back-to-school, a mid-year refresher, or whenever classroom dynamics need a boost. Let this resource be your go-to solution for effective classroom management. Are you looking for additional classroom management resources? Check out Classroom Management Reward Coupons - Bucket Filler Behavior Management
My school is doing a book club on Whole Brain Teaching. To go along with the book I put together these rule cards to use in my classroom. I haven't finished reading the book yet, but I'm trying to int
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Hey everyone. Sorry I didn't post the last couple of days. We have been out of town visiting this guy , and doing mom stuff with him like shopping, laundry, apartment hunting for Fall semester etc. It was great! Today, I feel like I need a nap! We are also in the process of pulling out some things to put in a neighborhood yard sale. But, I still need a nap! Anyway, here is Freebie #5. Click here to download and print. We also have a winner for the GIVEAWAY! Congratulations Kelly, I have sent you an email. :) Thanks to everyone who entered. Have a good afternoon. . .
