Fifth Grade Creates Classroom Agreement

To set the tone for the year, the fifth grade spent time this week putting together a grade-wide agreement. On Tuesday, the students brainstormed a list of ways that they want their classroom to look and feel, as well as a list of things they will need in order to feel successful. To build on that, mixed-grade groups of 10 worked together to narrow down and categorize the list into 4–5 categories. After presenting their ideas to the rest of the grade, the teachers reviewed and created the Fifth Grade Classroom Agreement, which will be signed by all fifth graders.

 

“In fifth grade, as well as in many other grades at Brandeis, we use the Responsive Classroom approach to classroom management,” explains teacher Eitam Kohen. “Implementation of this program’s principles and practices is believed to increase academic performance across multiple subjects. Our hope is that this activity, as well as many others to come, will create a safe and positive environment for all students to feel successful in their learning.” MORE PHOTOS