Building an engaging and thriving classroom community is the goal of every teacher. But while conventional classroom management relies on rewards and punishments to create a culture of compliance, teachers know that classroom communities and children deserve more and better. In Lessons in Community, elementary school teacher Mari Dean shares an asset-based and step-by-step process for reimagining classroom management and social-emotional learning. Whether it's helping students navigate friendship issues, identify their own emotions and learn tools and strategies to regulate, advocate for themselves, or problem solve the day-to-day issues of classroom life, Lessons in Community provides strategies, lessons and stories to get you started or help you take the next step in your journey.
Inside this book you'll find:
? 24 classroom lessons organized around themes of regulation, relationships, problem solving and agency
? Ready-to-use anchor charts, sample teacher language, role play scenarios, and read-aloud suggestions to accompany the lessons
? A process and seed ideas for creating your own responsive lessons
? Photographs, examples, humor, and humanity from a fellow classroom teacher
Grounded in the pursuit of humanizing schools and classrooms where children experience agency and joy, Mari Dean examines both the classroom management practices we must disrupt and those we must work towards to create these places in our own classrooms.
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"In the voice of a teacher, this book is a practical gem in the growing collection of resources supporting educators who want to manage their classrooms with care, dignity, decency, and reverence for children at the center of their every action."
- Carla Shalaby, author of Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom From Young Children at School
"As a classroom teacher, I appreciate that Lessons in Community offers a thoughtful and practical path to align my day-to-day teaching with the belief that all children deserve dignity and agency at school. Moving away from methods built on control and compliance can feel daunting, but this book provides clear guidance and practical lessons that show teachers how we can create a more equitable and caring classroom community."
- Jessica DiBeneditto, sixth-grade teacher
"Mari Dean captures the frustration educators are experiencing regarding the ineffectiveness of management 'tricks' in addressing the deeper challenges faced by our students. Mari's approach guides learners to observe and reflect on everyday interactions and then collaborate to find solutions that work for the classroom community. This is a must have resource for building student efficacy, collective responsibility, and enduring social and emotional skills."
- Mary Anne Buckley, author of Sharing the Blue Crayon: How to Integrate Social, Emotional, and Literacy Learning
"Lessons in Community is a much-needed and practical guide for educators who are looking to build a stronger, more connected classroom community through the lens of social-emotional learning. Mari doesn't just offer theory - she gives educators the tools they need to get started right away. The book is thoughtfully organized with ready-to-use lessons, anchor charts, and interactive read aloud ideas. The scenarios and students described in each chapter reflect real classrooms and real challenges, making it easy for teachers to connect the dots to their own practice. In a time when SEL is more critical than ever, Lessons in Community is a valuable resource that will inspire reflection, empathy, and meaningful change in your teaching."
- Catherine Giacomo, National Board Certified first-grade teacher for thirty years
"Lessons in Community is chock-full of ideas, strategies and resources for how we can support our youth. Designed specifically for teachers of elementary students, Mari incorporates research, additional resources and clear strategies for implementation and supporting our students to be at their best. I truly believe that education professionals will benefit immensely from this resource! Thank you, Mari, for your contribution to education."
- Kristin Souers, Author of Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrationen
71 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 59 farbige Tabellen, 71 farbige Abbildungen
59 Tables, color; 71 Halftones, color; 71 Illustrations, color
Maße
Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 203 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-032-85192-1 (9781032851921)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Mari Dean is an elementary school teacher in Northern Virginia. She has a passion for teaching social-emotional skills to children and helping schools reimagine systems where all kids experience agency, joy, and a deep sense of belonging.
1. Introduction 2. Laying the Foundation 3. The Process 4. Prelude to the Lessons 5. Regulation - "I Didn't Mean To!" 6. Relationships - "You're Not My Friend Anymore" 7. Problem Solving - "I Can't Do It" 8. Agency - "You're Not the Boss of Me" 9. "But What About...?": Frequently Asked Questions Around Teaching Social-Emotional Skills
