Classroom Environment
Lesson Planning
Student Growth
Reflection
Next Steps
100

What stayed consistent in the classroom even with all the changes this year?

  • Routines stayed the same
  • Expectations stayed the same
100

What instructional systems became a major strength this year?

  • Writing organizers
  • Paragraph outlines
  • Scaffolds
  • Consistent systems students could follow independently
  • Structures stayed consistent no matter who was helping in the room
100

What did reading data show this year?

20 out of 22 second years are at grade level or on track

  • The two below grade level both have reading IEPs
  • Both are still comprehending at grade level
100

What was one of the hardest parts of this year?

  • Constant staffing changes
  • Balancing planning, communication, and organization
  • Trying to keep consistency for students
  • Learning how to not take everything on independently
100

What is one goal you want to continue improving next year?

  • Quality work binders
  • More consistent reflection opportunities for students
  • Better organization systems throughout the year
200

How did the classroom support students emotionally and socially this year?

  • Safe spaces around the room
  • Students advocating for themselves
  • Students regulating emotions more independently
  • Supporting one another naturally
  • Relationships became a huge part of the classroom environment
200

What projects or activities helped students stay engaged this year?

  • Book brochures for book tastings
  • Science disaster pamphlets
  • State Fair writing organizers
  • Persuasive writing supports
  • Student choice in writing topics
200

What writing growth stood out the most?

  • Students became much more independent writers
  • Informational writing growth from January to March
  • Stronger paragraph structure and organization
  • Persuasive writing showed major growth in evidence and transitions
200

What are you most proud of this year?

  • Writing growth
  • Student independence
  • Classroom consistency despite changes
  • Relationships with students
  • Students feeling safe and supported
200

What instructional areas do you want to continue strengthening?

  • Reading instruction
  • Using assessment data more consistently
  • Student reflection and ownership
  • Collaboration with teaching partners
300

What was one of the biggest areas of personal growth for you this year?

  • Tone and consistency
  • Noticing when tone shifted too quickly
  • Rephrasing expectations more calmly
  • Circling back with students afterward
  • Maintaining expectations while keeping relationships positive
300

How did instruction become more differentiated this year?

  • Breaking work into smaller steps for some students
  • Different levels of scaffolds
  • Small groups and math rotations
  • Students working independently at different levels
  • Adjusting supports based on student needs
300

What did math data show this year?

  • 20 out of 22 second years are on the developing side for math
  • Most students consistently scored 80% or higher
  • Most lower scores were due to accuracy or computational errors
  • Midterm scores showed students understood concepts
  • Strong growth in explaining thinking and problem solving
300

What did this year teach you as a teacher?

  • Importance of consistency
  • Support should not replace expectations
  • Need for collaboration and asking for help
  • Reflection on tone and communication
  • Importance of systems students can rely on
300

What do you want next year to feel more like?

  • More balanced
  • More collaborative
  • More opportunities for fun and creativity
  • Keeping strong expectations while enjoying the classroom more
  • Continuing to build independence and confidence in students




400

Daily Double #1 What almost broke you this year but also helped you grow the most?”


  • Staffing changes
  • Independence
  • Classroom leadership
  • Consistency
  • Organization systems
400

Daily Double #2 What instructional change made the biggest difference this year?

  • Writing organizers and scaffolds
  • Student independence
  • Clear structures and routines
  • Differentiation based on student needs




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