Elementary Routines and Procedures Abbie Joyner NCSU BTI 2016

Before school starts... Label desks, cubbies, door with student names Label supply bins Organize classroom library Establish meeting area Have items ready for first week Ask colleagues about schoolwide procedures

Teaching Routines and Procedures Explain and model procedure Rehearse and practice routine with students Reinforce routine or procedure until it becomes a habit

Day 1 Procedures to Teach and Practice Arrival and unpacking Attention getters/quiet sign Using the restroom Coming to the meeting area Lining up Walking in the hallway Cafeteria and Recess Procedures Packing up and dismissal

Week 1 Establish code of cooperation - everyone signs Continue teaching and practicing school wide procedures: hallway, restroom, cafeteria, dismissal Classroom jobs to build responsibility Transitions Turning in classwork and homework Daily communication folder, agenda, binder, etc. Partnerships Cleaning up and using supplies Classroom library

Schedule Should be consistent and posted daily Share with parents and office Morning and/or afternoon flowcharts Managing time - using timers Transitions between places and activities

Behavior Communicate rewards and consequences to students and parents Reflection sheets Managing questions and interruptions Explicit modeling and consistent expectations Students model correct and incorrect way Attention signals Signs for bathroom, water, etc.

Supplies Practice using and putting away correctly Supply locations labeled Desk or table organization Taking care of classroom items Sharpening pencils, throwing away trash Passing out/collecting materials

Staying Organized Recording grades and homework Student info - binder or tab with locator sheet Assessments Interventions Behavior Lesson plans Strategy and small group plans Field trips and money Parent communication

Other things to consider... Parent volunteers Birthdays/classroom celebrations Centers/workstations Classroom library Sub plans Conferences

Links and Resources Morning Routines Procedures to teach Building Classroom Community Parent Communication Log Starting the Year off Right Classroom Setup Pictures Teacher Binder