Establishing classroom rules and routines help to optimize time for instruction and allows the learning environment to operate efficiently. Students and teachers need to have pre-defined rules and routines, or procedures, to manage activities that are repeated daily creating predictability for students. The selection and implementation of rules and routines should be based on the needs of each particular class.

For this assignment, identify a grade level, pre-K-Grade 3, and create a developmentally appropriate classroom management plan. The plan must address professional dispositions, classroom expectations/rules, procedures, safety, and behavior.

Part 1: Classroom Management Plan

Create a 750-1,000 word classroom management plan to explain to students, including the following sections:

1. Classroom Culture and Relationships

Describe a cohesive foundation for your classroom, centering on the following:

• Your desired classroom culture.
• How you will regularly communicate with families regarding their student’s classroom behavior and ability to meet set expectations.
• Your role in supporting and engaging families and the community through respectful, reciprocal relationships.

1. Classroom Rules/Expectations and Procedures

Describe your classroom rules and procedures, including:

• How you want to introduce and implement your classroom rules and procedures.
• How you will discuss with students shared values and expectations to create a healthy, respectful, supportive, and inclusive classroom.
• Safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, as appropriate for young children.

III. Student Behavior

Briefly describe the following, including how you will support cognitive, social, and/or emotional development:

• How you will encourage and praise good behavior
• How you will prevent and manage misbehavior

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.