{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"71552896","dateCreated":"1421701075","smartDate":"Jan 19, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"TerriCooper","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/TerriCooper","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1420660256\/TerriCooper-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/lpsbookstudy2015.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/71552896"},"dateDigested":1532252532,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Predictibility","description":"The brain looks for patterns. The brain likes habits and routines. Many children who have experienced chronic stress and trauma, have very unpredictable home environments. Predictable routines can help remove the mystery from our students' days and make them feel more safe and secure. When students feel safe and secure they can relax. When they are relaxed they are more likely to be engaging their prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that supports learning, social skills, and problem solving. What do you do in your classroom to create predictable routines and schedules?<br \/>\nTerri Cooper","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"82253360","body":"In my classroom I set routines from the first day of school.  We begin by setting up rituals and routines from unpacking to transitioning for one subject to the next.  Schedules are posted and I review with students on a daily basis what to expect.  I learned from my own child that if we don't set up routines they will get off schedule and not know what to expect from one moment to the next.  After having an inclusion class this year I realized that routines are very important, and changing routines are very difficult for many children.","dateCreated":"1432598748","smartDate":"May 25, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"smjustice","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/smjustice","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82270784","body":"In my classroom I set routines for each time period the children arrive in my room.  I try to do the same types of lessons at the same time, with a similar pattern to each day and each week.  I also have students who require more detail schedules.  For these students I create a visual schedule that travels with them each day. On these schedules I can write the assignments and activities that they are expected to complete. I can also let them know when breaks in the assignments are going to come, or what changes are in store for the day.","dateCreated":"1432660483","smartDate":"May 26, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"lantzyc","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/lantzyc","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82270792","body":"In my classroom, I teach the routines beginning the first day of school. Together as a class we create the rules and expectations for the school year. We discuss what we all want our classroom environment to be like and how to achieve that type of environment. Then I have a discussion about respect and give examples and non-examples. I think it's important for my students to understand what respect looks and feels like and how to be respectful to others. From that point on, our routines, expectations, and consequences remain the same.","dateCreated":"1432660510","smartDate":"May 26, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"zettlem","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/zettlem","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82270848","body":"I spend the first few days and weeks establishing clear and simple directions that are physically practiced. Transitions (how to go from desk to floor or station to station) and hand signals (thumbs up for bathroom etc.)  are the first things. In addition, I also go over every aspect of materials &amp; tool management, from a tour on the first day to demonstrating how to go about sharpening a pencil and getting paper etc. Even something as simple as making sure the cap on a marker is clicked shut to prevent dryout. As we practice the routines, I always explain the reasons why. In addition, I build stamina for reading similar to the routine discussed in the Daily 5 books. Routine and order put students at ease and help learning take place all day.","dateCreated":"1432660638","smartDate":"May 26, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"barkera1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/barkera1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82273446","body":"As a teacher for 22 years, with 10 of those years spent teaching at risk inner city children, I realized the need for structured routines and schedules as one of the most important procedures that I put in place within my classroom. Predictable routines are important for all children to feel safe and be able to learn. From the moment my students walk into my classroom, these routines are practiced until each and every student understands my expectations and can follow them. I provide morning work that will take the same amount of time daily so that we can start phonics the same time, at the same location with the same supplies. The rest of the day throughout all instruction and center activities, my students know what to expect. Some additional activities include placing folders and work in the same place and lining up alphabetically other than our line leader, door holder, and caboose. If schedules are to be changed for any reason, I call a class meeting prior to our change, usually in the morning to explain the change and why the change is necessary.","dateCreated":"1432667060","smartDate":"May 26, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"dperez69","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/dperez69","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82274528","body":"I agree totally. Children must know expectations and routines. Knowing rewards and consequnces help children make choices. The first several weeks of school in my room are spent establishing rules, common agreements, and practicing rotiunes. I strive to make my room a place where children know what is expected. Teacher modeling, student modeling, teachable moments. I find when we have to get away from the routine, that is when poor behavior is more likely to occur. Hurleyj","dateCreated":"1432670780","smartDate":"May 26, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"Lps-sysop","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Lps-sysop","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82274538","body":"Students begin school with such high expectations and most want to inherently do good and be successful. They have rules and structure at home and come to depend on consistency. For them, following rules and procedures comes easy, But for a few, who have less structure or none at all, it is imperative that routines and rules be embedded daily, modeled, practiced and celebrated. In our classroom, we begin each day welcoming our students with a smile and enthusiasm for a brand new day. They hang up backpacks, say hello to their friends and immediately begin their daily morning work. Sharpening pencils and other morning duties are taken care of at this time as well. A written and visual schedule is displayed in the front of the room and morning announcements are shared following the morning show. For students needing more structure, a personalized and more detailed schedule is adhered to the corner of their desks for easy reference. Our classroom rules\/procedures are also clearly displayed and practiced often, especially in the first few weeks of school and following long breaks. Our days run so much smoother when our students become familiar with class expectations and when we follow through with and are consistent with our routines. This gives them a sense of ownership and increases their engagement as they see school as a safe haven where they can count on stability, fairness and consistency. Roopanid","dateCreated":"1432670809","smartDate":"May 26, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"Lps-sysop","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Lps-sysop","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82280388","body":"I agree that predictable routines can make students feel safe and secure.  Even though I didn't have my own class this year, I still took time at the beginning of each STEM class to go over the rules, procedures, and consequences with each class that entered my room.  When working with children consistency is key. I think modeling or role playing examples and non examples of the rules\/procedures is a good way to show the children what is expected.  H. Paprzycki","dateCreated":"1432689484","smartDate":"May 26, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"paprzyckih","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/paprzyckih","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82288210","body":"Routine and structure are important to persons of all ages, some more than others. In the classroom, students do best when they are familiar with their schedule and daily routine. As the teacher sets the tone in the classroom, students know what to expect and are able to put forth their best, academically and behaviorally. Often is the case that the school setting is a safe haven for children who live in an otherwise unpredictable world. CaroneD","dateCreated":"1432722504","smartDate":"May 27, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"CaroneD","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/CaroneD","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82290202","body":"I do believe that there are many children who can manage in an unstructured invironment, but I believe all children perform to a higher level when asked to follow a standard routhine of structure.  That being said, some children require structure to feel safe, secure and in order to be productive.   I have always tried to set routines and proceedures through the first midterm and stict to them as strictly as possible.  Once in a while, we require some tweaking, but I like to establish a proceedure for everything from turning in papers, to lining up, to transitioning from one subject to another, to the appropriate times to sharpen pencils and go to cubbies.  I believe that it is important that locations in the room and supplies stay consitant as well.","dateCreated":"1432731482","smartDate":"May 27, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"mommypoz","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mommypoz","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82290422","body":"Every day in my classroom, from day one, is the same.  The schedule is set, procedures are given and students learn the routine.  Students know and feel comfortable in knowing that surprises to their day are minimal at best.  The day flows smoothly, and at times I feel they could run the class without me.  Many times, when something special comes along and our schedule is altered, I see a rise in behavior issues.  I totally see that children and even adults like routines and schedules.","dateCreated":"1432732007","smartDate":"May 27, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"dusekm","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/dusekm","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"82290428","body":"Every day in my classroom, from day one, is the same.  The schedule is set, procedures are given and students learn the routine.  Students know and feel comfortable in knowing that surprises to their day are minimal at best.  The day flows smoothly, and at times I feel they could run the class without me.  Many times, when something special comes along and our schedule is altered, I see a rise in behavior issues.  I totally see that children and even adults like routines and schedules.","dateCreated":"1432732013","smartDate":"May 27, 2015","userCreated":{"username":"dusekm","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/dusekm","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":41}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}