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Lesson Plans


Re: structured classroom

From: jane mary (mjart49)
Date: Thu Feb 10 2000 - 16:58:09 PST

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    I teach elem 1-4. Here are some of my ways of structure. My tables are
    labeled by signs hanging over them of a color. Example: Red Table,
    Orange,etc. In the center of each table is a water proof sign(11/2" x
    2")that assigns each seat a number- 1,2,3,4. These colors and numbers come
    in handy when I am passing out supplies. I can call a table color or as the
    number 1's at each table to do a certain job for their table. For cleanup I
    do a clean-up count down. I start at 5 and by the time I get to 1, everyone
    should be cleaned up and ready to line up. I always hold up my hand and
    count down with my fingers as a visual. Sometimes I say the numbers but not
    always as this can be a noisy time. We line up by table colors. The quietest
    table goes first. #1 from each table will call the next table. Next class we
    progress to #2 and so on. I keep track of this by writing down who does
    what. The kids love this. Works for me! mjart

    >From: Pablo90512
    >Reply-To: "ArtsEdNet Talk" <artsednet>
    >To: "ArtsEdNet Talk" <artsednet>
    >Subject: Re: structured classroom
    >Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 19:30:34 EST
    >
    >Depending on what age you teach....at the 5th and 6th grade level...I have
    >seating charts, expectations posted and my projects are very
    >structured...with very clear objectives. I do allow some socializing but
    >My
    >ex- partner really didn't allow talking at all....the art work was very
    >good...kids weren't distracted and really concentrated. They still seemed
    >to
    >enjoy the class.
    >Laurie
    >
    >---
    >

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