Ep 62: Build Positive Classroom Culture with a Social Contract

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In today’s episode, Kristen Moore breaks down the essentials of creating a positive classroom culture. From setting clear expectations to co-creating norms and establishing a social contract, this episode is packed with tips to help you foster a supportive, respectful, and collaborative environment in your classroom.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Setting and sharing your classroom non-negotiables.
• Co-creating class norms for increased student ownership.
• The power of a social contract in building a strong classroom community.
• Practical strategies for keeping norms alive all year.
• Resources to help you implement these ideas in your classroom.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Capturing Kids Hearts
• Class + Social Contract Activity + Posters
• Whole Class Behavior Management Bundle

💬 Join the Conversation: What are your go-to strategies for building a positive classroom culture? Share your thoughts in the comments below or join our Facebook group, The Modern Math Teachers.

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!
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