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Responsive Classroom

is the teaching approach I use to create a safe learning environment for the children.  Through this approach the children learn how to care for themselves, others, materials, and their work.  They learn how to be independent learners who are intrinsically motivated to learn.  I am a certified Responsive Classroom Consulting Teacher teaching Responsive Classroom across the country.

More about Responsive Classroom
Alicia & Megan (2009) initiated a school - wide "Let's Talk" campaign.

The Peace Table

The Peace Table is an ideal spot in the classroom for the children to be assertive about their needs.  This is a designated area in the classroom where the children can talk to each other about difficulties they may be having.  There are numerous tools in this area to assist the children.  You can often see them listening to each other, taking responsibility for their actions, and cooperating to resolve the issue.

The Peace Table is also a place for the children to Take - A - Break or regain self-control.  They go there when they are feeling overwhelmed, need to calm down, or think.