Step 1: Teaching Procedures

What is a procedure? Step-by-step process for getting things done in the classroom Specific to that time and place Different from RULES – which are behaviors used all the time (we will learn about rules next week) Go over CAFÉ Menu handout – there is one for each grade

Examples of Procedures Arriving in the morning Raising hands to speak Lining up Going to the bathroom Transitioning from rug to desks

Teaching Procedures Interactive Modeling: 1. You explain why the procedure is important. 2. Students observe the model. 3. Students describe what's happening. 4. Students practice and get immediate feedback Handout – Coaching toward a target

Examples: Talking to a Partner

Example: Sitting at Meeting Circle

Example: Using Scissors

Re-teaching Procedures- Putting away Markers

Attention-Getting Signals Develop a quiet signal Bells or chimes work best Use it frequently and practice it if children do not immediately respond Praise the children who respond appropriately Conferring Form for older students. Handouts Promise Cards and Personal Café Menu

Example: Attention Getting Signal Handouts: Reading Conferring Sheet with Icons

Example: Attention Getting Signal One Spot

Example: Attention Getting Signal Practicing the Signal

Example: Attention Getting Signal Practicing the Signal

Transitions Most difficult time of the day Need to be planned carefully Give warnings Use music cues Actively supervise Allow enough time Transition children gradually Handout – Chart. Have teachers actually make their list of students

Transition Example – Word of the Day

Example: Tight Transitions

Learning During Transitions: Chants

Visual Reminders of Procedures Reading Data handout

Visual Signals: Sign Language

Review Well-taught procedures lead to a smooth-running classroom Well-taught procedures prevent behavior problems Use modeling to teach procedures and practice them Create a plan for what procedures you will teach and when Spend first 6 weeks on turning your procedures into routines