Classroom Routines

Having routines in your classroom is of the utmost importance! When students are aware of what is going on in the classroom, and what will happen next, they are able to learn better.  I know that I like to know the schedule. I like to know what happens next, so that I can concentrate on the task at hand instead of what is going to happen next.  When you have established routines in your classroom, you foster an environment of productivity rather than chaos.  In order for routines to work, you have to train your students on all procedures until the students know exactly what they are supposed to be doing.  This creates a high level of successful autonomy.  You can't be available to all of your students all the time, so that is why this is so important.  Autonomy is a great skill for everyone to learn, and if students can create autonomy for their learning then they will be much more successful.  I know that I want to create routines in my classroom, so that I am free to do my guided reading and other small group activities.  I want to create leaders in my classroom!