62. First Week of School Activities to Prevent Student-centered Learning Challenges Apple Blossom Teachers

With student ownership over their learning comes a need for shared responibility over the space and systems. Today I'm sharing 3 activities you can do within the first few days of school to support positive classroom management and gain student buy-in.
Anchor charts to open dialogue about our shared vision for a succesful learning environment. Class commitments that will bring that shared vision to life. Family connections - sharing our vision and asking for support from our families. These 3 things can be circled back to all year as you and your students reflect on what is and is not working in your classroom, what everyone wants or needs in order to feel successful, and how every member of the community - grown ups and students alike - are essential to helping that vision come to fruition. 
Need some visuals? Check out the charts I mentioned on Instagram (@AppleBlossomTeachers):
Shared visions and class commitments Back to School Night charts And if you missed last week's episode, definitely catch a listen as you plan your classroom design for the upcoming school year! Listen HERE.