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This is a document I made to help me score when I am completing a CLASS Observation. It also really helps me with the reliability test. I also use it when I am explaining the CLASS observation to teachers so they know what the assessment tool measures.

This is a breakdown of what you need to know to get the highest score possible on your ECERS-3 evaluation. It is broken down by area and is to be used as a quick resource, instead of flipping through the book. It states what centers are not able to be next to each other, explains ECERS-3 best teaching practices , what materials are needed, etc.. ******In order to make this one page you need to make your margins narrow. Hit "enable editing", "layout", "margins", "narrow***********

This is a cheat sheet of ideas and suggestions to incorporate more math, literacy, and meaningful conversations in your preschool classroom. It is broken down in large group, small group/free play, and displays and materials. It aligns with the ECERS-3 rating scale.

28 Pages of Visuals for the Creative Curriculum "Trees" study. It starts with Large images of trees, parts of trees, things made out of trees, etc.. to print out for around the room. Then the rest of the document is smaller pictures for you to show on a SMARTboard as question of the day or print out. Visuals range from types trees, images to help identify different kinds of trees, parts of a tree, things made out of wood, and then questions of the day about things that come from trees and anima

Best practices suggests that center sign visuals include real pictures. It also suggests that there be a picture of the number of children you allow in the center. (Math center allows 3 children, so there is a picture of three of your students represented on the sign) You will notice that the top portion of the sign states the center name and 3 visuals of items found in the center. The bottom half of the sign is blank. This is for your to insert pictures of your students to represent the num

This is a condensed version of the CLASS manual to use as a reference when coding in the classroom. This way you don’t have to flip through the manual as much. It has the definition of each dimension and also examples of all the indicators for the correlating dimension. It also summarizes the low, mid, and high rating of each dimension. Basically it took the 105 manual and condensed it to 3 pages; each page is a separate domain.

These are Preschool center signs that explain to parents and staff exactly what students are learning in the center. On the same poster there are examples of open-ended questions that are specific to each center. There are also conversation starters for mealtime which are designed to be taped right onto the table. Centers: Blocks Dramatic Play Sensory Toys and Games Science/Discovers Art Library ***Hit enable editing and make margins narrow for proper printing*****

UPDATED!!!!! This is 35 pages worth of classroom labels/pictures for your shelves and the bins the items are placed in. The updated version has about 30 new images and they are now placed in boxes for a more uniform look. All 105 images come with an identical picture (one for the shelf and one for the bin) and have a space underneath for you to WRITE the name of the item. Best practices encourages as much natural print as possible. What a great way to model real handwriting and not typing.

This is an explanation of what a natural and logical consequence is. There is also a list of behaviors and a correlating logical consequence.

This was designed to be a helpful tool when setting up your classroom centers. All the information comes straight from the Creative Curriculum Manual. It describes where centers should be located, how they are to be designed, and what to include in each center.

This is a social story to read to children that tantrum during school. It will help them to understand why tantruming is disruptive, and also coaches them through more appropriate ways to calm down or express emotions.

This is a social story to read to children when you are trying to teach them to ignore inappropriate behavior. When you suspect that the child's behavior is to obtain the attention of adults and other peers, planned ignoring is sometimes the vest strategy to implement. When you can get the other student's to assist in this, you'll see better results.

This is a condensed version of the 5 Creative Curriculum Manuals. It is all the highlights of their guidelines and suggestions. As an instructional coach, I typed this up for my teachers. I thought it would be much easier than flipping through all the manuals. It is also a great resource for teacher goals. I am going to have my teachers pick 5 things they want to incorporate from the Break Down by the end of the year. This resource is broken down into sections that describe the CC guideline

These are editable anchor charts for classroom management signs during whole class instruction. Students can sign if they have a comment, answer, or question. They also sign if they have to go to the bathroom, to throw something away, to get a tissue, and to get a drink. This way the class does not need to be disrupted.

PBIS Teacher Needs Assessment Goal Planning - A self-assessment paperwork for teachers to gauge their strength and weaknesses implementing PBIS in their classrooms. This is straight from TPOT and can be used to great coaching or supervision goals

33 Pages of Visuals for the Creative Curriculum "Buildings" study. It starts with Large images of buildings to print out for around the room. Then the rest of the document is smaller pictures for you to show on a SMARTboard or print out. Visuals range from local type buildings, to iconic buildings found around the world, and them tools and building supplies.

Instructional Coaching forms for all grades. 5 pages include An Action Plan- Identify the goal, resources needed to obtain the goal, actions steps needed to obtain the goal, and the status of each step (check mark and date accomplished) Coaching log- Identify the goal, the purpose of the visit, and notes from the visit. This can also be used as a focused observation sheet. Goal list- This is where you list the goals you and the teacher want to accomplish, the date they were started, and the dat

MAKE SURE YOU ENABLE EDITING AND MAKE MARGINS BIGGER. Hit "enable editing" on the top, "Margins" and then "narrow" or it won't print correctly. This is great for children with language delays or children who easily become overly stimulated. You can also cut these out to make your center management signs. I have laminated and turned these into necklaces the children had to wear to be in the center. The necklaces don't get lost as easily as the ticket with velcro. Directions: Laminate s

Part of PBIS is explicitly teaching each step and also the expectations of activities. These are visuals to help with that. There is one for: 1. How to use the bathroom 2. How to wash hands 3. How to ling up 4. Three different meal time ones 5. Play time- Taking name tag, playing, cleaning, bringing name tag with you 6. How to brush teeth 7. The nap time procedure

These are visuals to make a mini schedule for circle time. They can be edited and enlarged as needed.