Make Positive Connections

• Build trust

• Personal connections vs. holding ground

• Student choice

• Four H’s

• Parent contacts

• Friendly vs. friends

• Structure success for students

Creating a Positive Learning Climate from P.E. Central

 http://www.pecentral.org/climate/index.html

    This site has links to other resources with suggestions on how to build positive classroom climates. The primary focus is on physical education classes, but many of the links apply to all types of classes.

Meeting and Greeting at the Start of Class from Teacher Vision

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/teaching-methods/classroom-management/6706.html

    You will find effective strategies for greeting students at the door.

Making Positive Connections with Your Students

http://www.classroom-management-success.org/classroom-climate.html

   This site explores the three main strategies in a successful classroom; quality of relationships between teacher and student, personal development of students to help them grow as learners, and smooth running of the classroom environment with high expectations.  

Making Positive Connections with Parents

http://jan-zeiger.suite101.com/communicating-with-parents-a13414

 You will find clever ways to  keep the lines of communication open with parents on this site.

Behavior Needs Road Signs

http://www.behaviourneeds.com/products/behaviour-needs-product-page/behaviour-needs-road-signs/   

Cute downloadable signs to post in your classroom.