001: Revisiting Routines, Procedures, & Agreements

As teachers, we all know the feeling: your students return to the classroom after a long break, and it seems like they’ve forgotten everything you’ve ever taught them. It can be frustrating to feel a loss of routine or a disregard for procedures in your classroom, but it’s not uncommon. Often, students just need a refresher on how to interact with one another and their learning environment.In this episode, we’re talking about how to return from a long break and get your students back into the swing of things. We’ll explain why students might “forget” classroom procedures over the break and the best ways to gently remind them upon their return.What’s in this episode:Why students might struggle with executive function and routines after a long breakHow Montessori environments differ from traditional classrooms during these adjustment periodsSystems you should give extra attention after breaksHow to gently remind students of classroom procedures they may have forgottenHow to guide students through conflict resolution after a breakModeling courtesy for your students to inspire them to practice it as wellWhy you should revisit your classroom agreements after a long breakFor full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit trilliummontessori.org/podcastResources Mentioned in This EpisodeExplore the Montessori Principles to Practice Webinar LibrariesConnect With UsVisit our websiteFollow us on InstagramConnect with us on FacebookThe Montessori Classroom Bootcamps will be open for enrollment July 21-29. Classes begin August 1.Elementary Classroom Planning Bootcamp for 6-12 with Letty RisingClassroom Setup Bootcamp for 3-6 with Seemi Abdullah