Classroom

Management Culture
Team Activity
Purpose of our Toolkit (To view in paper format, click on the title)
Toolkit
Resources
Resource 1: Student Interest Survey
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Resource 1: Student Interest Survey
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Resource 2: Positive Framing
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Resource 2: Positive Framing
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 Resource 3: Classroom Contracts
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Resource 3: Classroom Contracts
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This is the classroom contract Sheri Fisher’s (married

name is Sharwarko) students developed after
completing the suggested beginning of the year lessons.
 Resource 3: Classroom Contracts
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Resource 4: Choice
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Resource 4: Choice
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This is an academic menu from Sheri Fisher’s math

classroom that provides choice, under the “May Do”
heading, in what activities students can choose for
mastering objectives. Some activities require partners
and others can be done alone which also provides
choice in collaboration.
Resource 4: Choice
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 Resource 5: Mindfulness Practice
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(Kaz, n.d.)
 Resource 5: Mindfulness Practice
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Resource 6: Restorative Justice Circles
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(Clipart Panda, n.d.)

Resource 6: Restorative Justice Circles
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 Resource 6: Restorative Justice Circles
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 Resource 7: Class Dojo
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 Resource 8: Habits of Mind
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Resource 9: Classroom Jobs
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Resource 9: Classroom Jobs
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Resource 10: Shared Classroom Dialogue
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Resource 10: Shared Classroom Dialogue
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References
Ackerman, C. (2017, March 6). The 23 amazing health benefits of mindfulness for body and brain. Retrieved from
https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/benefits-of-mindfulness/
Center for Responsive Schools, Inc. (2017). Responsive classroom course for elementary educators: Resource book. Turners Falls, MA:
Center for Responsive Schools, Inc.
ClassDojo. (2014). Learn all about ClassDojo. Retrieved from https://www.classdojo.com
Clipart Panda. (n.d.). Meeting clipart: or morning meeting until I [gif]. Retrieved from
http://www.clipartpanda.com/clipart_images/or-morning-meeting-until-i-6892236
Costa, A. L., & Kallick, B. (Eds.). (2009). Habits of Mind across the curriculum: Practical and creative strategies for teachers.
Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
DePasquale, J. (2010, July 21). Student interest surveys: Getting to know you. Retrieved from
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/john-depasquale/2017/Student-Interest-Surveys-Getting-to-Know-You/
Fay, D. & Funk, D. (1995). Teaching with love and logic: Taking control of the classroom. Retrieved from
https://catalyst.library.jhu.edu/catalog/bib_4078712
References
Hopkins, B. (2002). Restorative Justice in Schools. Support for Learning, 17: 144–149. doi: 10.1111/1467-9604.00254
Kaz. (n.d.). Meditation-meditating-black-163586 [jpg]. Retrieved from https://pixabay.com/en/meditation-meditating-black-163586
Lemov, D. (2010). Teach like a champion: 49 techniques that put students on the path to college. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub.
Metropolitan Center for Urban Education. (n.d.). Culturally responsive classroom management strategies. Retrieved from
http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/scmsAdmin/uploads/005/121/Culturally%20Responsive%20Classroom%20Mgmt%20Strat2.pdf
Mugurussa, T. (2013). Creating classroom jobs. Retrieved from
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/tiffani-mugurussa/creating-classroom-jobs/
Rothstein-Fisch, C. & Trumbull, E. (2008). Managing diverse classrooms: Chapter 1 - A new way of thinking about classroom
management. Retrieved from
http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/107014/chapters/A-New-Way-of-Thinking-About-Classroom-Management.aspx
Teaching Tolerance. (n.d.). Classroom culture. Retrieved from http://www.tolerance.org/publication/classroom-culture