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Classroom Community Builders

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Lesson Plan

Classroom Community Builders

Classroom expectations, school engagement

This lesson focuses on building a sense of community and understanding classroom expectations among 4th graders. Through a combination of discussion, video, and activities, students will explore the importance of respect, kindness, and engagement in their school environment. This lesson is crucial for fostering a positive classroom atmosphere and encouraging students to actively participate and collaborate with their peers.

Audience

4th graders, small group or individual

Time

30 mins

Approach

Restorative Practices, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Markers, crayons, colored pencils, Worksheet: Classroom Expectations, Discussion: Building Our Classroom Community, Video: Story: Our Class is a Family, and Activity: Classroom Mural

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what makes a classroom feel like a family.
  • Ask students to share one thing they like about their classroom.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video and classroom expectations.
  • Focus on themes of respect, kindness, and engagement.

Step 4

Activity: Classroom Mural

10 mins

  • Provide students with markers, crayons, and colored pencils.
  • Have them create a mural that represents their classroom as a family.
  • Encourage collaboration and sharing of ideas.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet on classroom expectations.
  • Allow students to complete it individually or in pairs, providing support as needed.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students to share their murals and discuss what they learned about being part of a classroom community.
  • Reinforce the importance of respect and engagement in maintaining a positive classroom environment.
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Worksheet

Classroom Expectations Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on and understand classroom expectations. It includes questions that encourage students to think about how they can contribute to a positive classroom environment.

What does respect look like in our classroom?

Think about how you treat your classmates and teachers.







How can you show kindness to others at school?

Consider actions you can take to help others feel included.







Why is it important to be engaged in class activities?

Reflect on how participation helps you and your classmates learn.







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Discussion

Building Our Classroom Community

This discussion focuses on exploring the concept of a classroom as a family and understanding the importance of respect, kindness, and engagement.

What does it mean for our classroom to be like a family?

Encourage students to think about support, care, and teamwork.







How can we show respect to each other in class?

Discuss examples of respectful behavior and its impact.







Why is it important to be engaged in our school community?

Explore how engagement benefits both individual students and the class as a whole.







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Worksheet

Hoja de Trabajo de Expectativas del Aula

Esta hoja de trabajo ayuda a los estudiantes a reflexionar y comprender las expectativas del aula. Incluye preguntas que animan a los estudiantes a pensar en cómo pueden contribuir a un ambiente positivo en el aula.

¿Cómo se ve el respeto en nuestro salón de clases?

Piensa en cómo tratas a tus compañeros y maestros.







¿Cómo puedes mostrar amabilidad a los demás en la escuela?

Considera acciones que puedes tomar para ayudar a otros a sentirse incluidos.







¿Por qué es importante participar en las actividades de clase?

Reflexiona sobre cómo la participación te ayuda a ti y a tus compañeros a aprender.







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Discussion

Construyendo Nuestra Comunidad de Aula

Esta discusión se centra en explorar el concepto de un aula como una familia y comprender la importancia del respeto, la amabilidad y el compromiso.

¿Qué significa que nuestro salón de clases sea como una familia?

Anime a los estudiantes a pensar en el apoyo, el cuidado y el trabajo en equipo.







¿Cómo podemos mostrar respeto a los demás en clase?

Discuta ejemplos de comportamiento respetuoso y su impacto.







¿Por qué es importante estar comprometido con nuestra comunidad escolar?

Explore cómo el compromiso beneficia tanto a los estudiantes individuales como a toda la clase.







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Reading

Parent Summary Handout

This handout provides parents with an overview of the classroom community building lesson and offers suggestions on how they can reinforce these concepts at home.

Classroom Community Building: Parent Overview

Objective:

  • To help students understand and practice respect, kindness, and engagement in their classroom.

Activities:

  • Students watched a video about classroom community.
  • They participated in discussions and created a classroom mural.
  • They completed a worksheet on classroom expectations.

How You Can Help at Home:

  • Discuss with your child what they learned about being part of a classroom community.
  • Encourage them to share examples of respect and kindness they can practice at home.
  • Reinforce the importance of being engaged in family activities and discussions.

Construcción de la Comunidad del Aula: Resumen para Padres

Objetivo:

  • Ayudar a los estudiantes a comprender y practicar el respeto, la amabilidad y el compromiso en su aula.

Actividades:

  • Los estudiantes vieron un video sobre la comunidad del aula.
  • Participaron en discusiones y crearon un mural del aula.
  • Completaron una hoja de trabajo sobre las expectativas del aula.

Cómo Puede Ayudar en Casa:

  • Hable con su hijo sobre lo que aprendieron acerca de ser parte de una comunidad de aula.
  • Anímelos a compartir ejemplos de respeto y amabilidad que pueden practicar en casa.
  • Refuerce la importancia de participar en actividades y discusiones familiares.
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