Building Classroom Culture, Part 3: Student Feedback Forms
by Monte Syrie | 9.20.19
I believe teachers are creators of culture. We’re not just managers of classrooms or students; we’re builders and curators of our classroom cultures.
About the Author
Monte Syrie
Monte Syrie is a teacher in Washington. Follow him on Twitter @MonteSyrie.
Author Archive:
Building Classroom Culture, Part 2: Lifelines
by Monte Syrie | 9.16.19
As the first days and weeks of school unfold, I’m making sure my students know how much honesty matters in my classroom.
Building Classroom Culture, Part 1: Smiles and Frowns
by Monte Syrie | 9.12.19
My biggest back-to-school priority is building community with my students. I’m purposeful about it, because I believe that every class, every day, should start with connection.
How I Build Community with ‘Smiles and Frowns’
by Monte Syrie | 5.16.19
I wanted a daily way to check in with kids, so I started a practice called ‘smiles and frowns.’ I started off this year telling kids, ‘There’s nothing more important than the humans in the room, so we start with the humans in the room.’
