The idea of managing time and materials within the classroom can seem overwhelming, however, a teacher must know how to do this effectively in order to be a successful educator.
Time Management
Time Management
- The teacher will have a schedule posted on the easel prior to the start of class. Along with this, there will be a class schedule at each student table. Students will be able to use dry-erase makers to change the schedule daily. This is for the students to simply look at their table, if they have a question about what will be going on next.
- The teacher will give the students time, at the beginning of the day to share with the class, how they will manage their time throughout the day. The students will share what they are most excited for as well as the activity that interests them least that day. This gives students the opportunity to voice their opinion to the teacher for future instruction. Their opinion could shape a future lesson based on their excitement level. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.8 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.7
- There are various activities that the teacher will do with the students prior to the start of class. Along with sharing their ideas about the day, the teacher will use activities, similar to the ones found here, to teach children about what time management is.
- As mentioned in the routines and procedures page, there will be classroom jobs that students will have to do during the week. One job will be for a student to keep track of classroom materials. The student will have a checklist to complete that keeps track of the items each table has as well as how organized the bookshelf is and how neat the reading area is.
- Students keep track of their own materials, and are held accountable for having the materials that they will need throughout the day. Group mates at a specific table, are to keep "tabs" of their material. This gives the students more self management skills that are necessary for the rest of their schooling experience.
- At the end of each day, the students group will put in an "order" to the teacher for materials that they will need for the next day. For example, if the students are running low on sharpened pencils, they will order more for the next day, if they need more loose leaf paper or crayons, they will order more for the next day. This gives students complete control over their necessities for the school day.