Classroom Culture & Environment
Culture > Responsibilities
Sample Lesson - Introducing the Power of Three
Use this sample lesson as a guide to introduce the Power of Three in your classroom.
Power of Three Mini-Lessons
Use these mini-lesson ideas as a jumping off point to create responsibilities with your children.
Culture > Language
Culture > Procedures
Checklist of Classroom Procedures
Use this checklist to reflect on the procedures in your classroom.
Sample Lesson - Promoting Independence
This sample lesson helps children work independently in the classroom.
Sample Lesson - Library Responsibilities
This sample lesson teaches library responsibilities in the classroom.
Sample Lesson - Think, Turn, and Talk
This sample lesson helps teach children to talk with a partner.
Responsibilities and Procedures Planning Template
Use this template to guide your lesson planning when you are teaching procedures.
Responsibilities and Procedures Planning Template (Spanish)
Use this template to guide your lesson planning when you are teaching procedures.
Procedure Planning Template with Notes
This annotated version of our planning template explains each step of the lesson planning process.
Procedure Planning Template with Notes (Spanish)
This annotated version of our planning template explains each step of the lesson planning process.
Environment
Environment > Space
Checklist for Designing Space
Use the following checklist to create child-friendly, warm, and purposeful spaces.
Checklist for Working through Clutter
Use this checklist to help you identify ways to declutter your classroom.
Environment > Books
Checklist for Building a Balanced Book Collection
Use this checklist to create a varied and engaging book collection.
Reading Level Correlation Chart
Use this correlation chart to level the books in your library.
Family Tips for Using Books from the Home Lending Library
Share this tip sheet with families so they understand how to use the books from the home lending library.
Environment > Print
Dolch Word List
The Dolch word list includes 220 of the most common words encountered in children's books.
Fry Word List
The Fry word list includes the most commonly used words in English ranked in order of frequency.
Environment > Time
Checklist for Maximizing Time
Use this reflection sheet to assess your use of instructional time.
Sample Kindergarten Literacy Block
Use this sample literacy block to help you create one that fits the needs of your children and your district.
Sample 1st Grade Literacy Block
Use this sample literacy block to help you create one that fits the needs of your children and your district.
Sample 2nd Grade Literacy Block
Use this sample literacy block to help you create one that fits the needs of your children and your district.
Sample 3rd Grade Literacy Block
Use this sample literacy block to help you create one that fits the needs of your children and your district.