Action Plan

Action Plan

My belief: every student should have a positive learning experience and should above all feel confident and comfortable every time they enter the classroom.

class at a glance: My kids will learn to express themsleves, develop discipline, and represent themseleves and their creative ideas. 

Mock schedule:

8:00 - 8:30 = breakfast

Prep studio for first class

8:30 - 9:15 = teaching 5th graders a stretching and technqiue class

Prep studio for next class

9:30 - 10:15 = teaching 1st graders hip-hop

Prep studio for next class

10:30 - 11:15 = teaching Pre-K students Jazz

11:30 - 12:00 = Lunch

Prep studio for next class

12:15 - 1:00 = teaching 4th graders a stretching and technqiue class

Prep studio for next class

1:15 - 2:00 = teaching 3rd graders ballet class/ mixed with technique class

Prep studio for next class

2:15 - 3:00 = teaching 2nd graders hip-hop (more advanced, than grade 1) 

END OF DAY

Classroom Procedures: 

Entering the classroom — Enter quietly and politely; remove your hat if you’re wearing one; don’t interrupt other students; follow the appropriate procedures for each time of day (e.g., morning, after lunch, after a special class).

Exiting the room — Tell me where you are going; take the correct hall pass; do not run or play in the hallways or restrooms.

Signals for attention — When I need your attention, I will ring the chimes (or sound the rain stick, open the music box, etc.); as soon as you hear the signal, stop what you are doing, look at me, and listen for directions.

Using the drinking fountain or sink — When I am not teaching the whole group, you may get a drink; take only a three-second drink; you may bring a water bottle to keep on your desk; if you need to wash your hands, use only a little soap; wipe up any water you spill.

Using the school bathroom — If I am not teaching the whole group, stand by the classroom door with your hand raised; if I say “no,” wait for a better class time to go; if I nod, leave the room quietly; do not play in the restroom; return to class before two minutes have passed (promptly).

Fire drill — Stop everything; stand up and head for the door quickly, but without running or pushing; do not cover your ears; do not make any side trips; the classroom “fire chief” takes the fire drill packet and leads the line outside; the second person in line holds the classroom door for the rest of the class; the third person in line holds the outside door only for our class, then becomes the last person in line; wait patiently, calmly, and quietly in line outside until we are allowed to go back to what we were doing.

Guests in the classroom — When guests enter the room, let the designated classroom “host” or “hostess” greet them; when the host or hostess rings the chimes, get ready to listen to and look at the visitor — a smile is great!; when the host or hostess introduces the visitor, say, “Welcome to our class, __________”; remember, most guests are here to watch you learn, so be ready to explain what you are working on; treat guests respectfully.

Getting into work groups — Take all the materials you will need; greet each other; complete the task doing your personal best; make sure each person signs the project; thank the others in your group.

Preparing for lunch  — Wait quietly at your desk; when your lunch number is called, get your lunch or lunch money and line up in order; take everything with you, as you will not be allowed to come back to the classroom after we leave for lunch; while you’re waiting in line, think about the way you need to behave in the lunchroom and on the playground; while you’re at lunch and at recess, find one person who is behaving responsibly and be prepared to tell the class what you noticed.

End of the day — Clean off your desk; leave out your work notebook; pick up any trash within three feet of your desk; stack your chair; collect your mail; wait quietly to be dismissed.

Minute by minute class example: 45 min Hip-Hop class for 1st grade students 

Warm-Up 

0-3 minutes: Begin with a simple head-to-toe warm-up to upbeat music, including head nods, shoulder rolls, arm circles, and hip rotations.

4-6 minutes: Incorporate dynamic stretches like arm swings and gentle leg kicks, encouraging the kids to keep their movements fluid.

Introduction to Hip-Hop Basics (10 minutes)

11-15 minutes: Teach the basic hip-hop stance (feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent) and introduce simple steps like the two-step, showing them how to move to the rhythm.

16-20 minutes: Progress to teaching a simple four-count move, like a basic body wave or a simple slide, emphasizing the importance of staying on beat.

Learning a Short Choreography (15 minutes)

21-25 minutes: Break down a simple 8-count choreography, step by step, ensuring each child can follow along. Use moves that they've just learned.

26-30 minutes: Add on another 8 counts to the choreography, making sure to review the first part several times before adding more.

31-35 minutes: Practice the entire 16-count choreography multiple times, first slowly, then gradually increasing the speed as the kids become more comfortable.

Practice and Performance (5 minutes)

36-40 minutes: Split the class into small groups and let them practice the choreography together. Walk around to give individual feedback and encouragement.

41-45 minutes: Bring the class back together for a final performance of the choreography. Play the music and let them perform as one group, cheering them on, and celebrating their hard work.

Correcting behaviors:

"The look" -- giving a look to students so they can change their behavior

If there is continuous off-task behavior explain that what they're doing is wrong

Call the student's parents

Have parents come in and sign a form and discuss the child's behavior in class.