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USD 259 GAMMON ELEMENTARY

Ms. Dutton In my classroom


Kindergarten 1. I know that parents are busy so I will send
home a form for you to fill out so I know
when it’s best for me to contact you and/or
anything else you need or want me to know.
2. We all need a break sometimes, so in my
classroom I have a tent with pillows, books,
and sensory toys to help the students learn
self regulation.
3. Consent is very important to me! If students
want to give hugs to visitors or fellow
classmates, they must ask for that
individual's permission.
4. Each morning when the students arrive, they
are given the option of a hug, high-five, or a
thumbs up. This helps the students have a
fresh start the second they walk into class,
no matter how the day started.
5. It is never too early to introduce life skills.
We will have multiple “jobs” in the classroom
such as line-leader, greeter, etc. The
students will have to fill out a mock resume
to earn positions which will rotate every
month.
6. I love the diversity and adversity that walks
I into my classroom, so I want to embrace it! If
you and/or your student has non-traditional
practices, holidays, or standards please let
What we know matters, but who we are me know so I can respect and embrace them.
matters more. 7. I take a lot of pictures in my classroom, but
-Berne Brown no photos of your child will be kept or
dispersed unless you wish to receive them. If
so, please inform me so I can share them
with you, outside of this they will be deleted!
8. According to the George Lucas Educational
Foundation, “Flexible classrooms give
students a choice in what kind of learning
space works best for them, and help them to
work collaboratively, communicate, and
engage in critical thinking.” I use flexible
seating in my classroom, because it creates a
healthy working environment that is
comfortable for students learning.

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