{"id":18476,"date":"2020-09-02T13:05:13","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T13:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/?p=18476"},"modified":"2020-10-19T20:13:45","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T20:13:45","slug":"create-unity-amongst-students-with-a-classroom-charter-chant-teacherpd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/es\/latest-news\/blog\/create-unity-amongst-students-with-a-classroom-charter-chant-teacherpd\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Unity Amongst Students with a Classroom Chant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Social-emotional learning happens in countless moments throughout the school day. Sometimes it\u2019s as simple as checking in on your students to see how they\u2019re feeling before the lesson starts. Other times, it\u2019s leading larger activities\u00a0 like creating a classroom charter\/chant that encourages students to co-create the classroom culture they show up in every day.<\/p>\n

This year we\u2019ve been utilizing Conscious Discipline\u2019s* \u201cBrain Smart Start\u201d<\/a> program in our classrooms. As part of this, students created a Classroom Charter* that\u2019s used to inspire them before each school day and reinforce the classroom values the teacher and students want to bring to life. This unifying activity allows students to build community and belonging amongst one another. It also allows a class to grow together as a community with a shared purpose.<\/p>\n

What this looks like in the classroom:<\/h4>\n

At the beginning of the year, each class or cohort creates its own charter. If you\u2019re reading this well into this school, try it out at the beginning of the month or after the return of winter or spring break! This charter holds the values, feelings, and actions teachers and students want to be true of their class. Then, each day the class choral sings, chants, popcorn reads, or sola reads the charter. This is meant to be energizing and fun so get creative and make it your own.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example of a classroom charter to get inspired!<\/h4>\n