Classroom Picture 3 (Circle Time)
This is a picture of part of my circle time board. On the right I have reading strategies and genre information cards. On the main board there is a calendar, two maps (U.S.A. and World), a weather chart, a 100 chart, reading questions (who, what, where, why, when, and how), sign language alphabet (see Hellen Keller post), classroom rules, and the behavior management stoplight. Down at the bottom I have the following charts: ow are you feeling, days of the week, months of the year, and birthdays. On the table is a mini pocket chart for managing Daily 5 centers as well as the radio. I tried to include important information that we will refer to frequently throughout the year. I placed the calendar where the children can reach it to write on it. I love Regie Routman's I do, We do, You do learning model. At the beginning of the year I do the calendar during circle time. As the year progresses I guide the helpers in the process. By the...