Christi Fultz

teacher resources • blog design • branding •

  • Home
  • Blog
    • Holiday Ideas
    • Decor
    • Early Learning
    • Literacy
    • Math
    • Tech Tips
    • Archive
  • About
    • Hello, Christi Fultz
    • Beauty
    • Wellness
    • Completely Christi
  • Teacher Shop
    • TeachersPayTeachers
    • Favorite Resources
  • Design Services
    • Website + Logos
    • How to Start a WordPress Blog
    • Apparel
  • Contact
  • Legal
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
You are here: Home / classroom organization / Classroom Makeover: Management
classroom organization, decor, management

Classroom Makeover: Management

June 21, 2012

I know I’ve been showing you sneaks along the way, but
our classroom is finally complete so it’s time to give you the full
tour. You can see our entire room at once in our Classroom Makeover Facebook album. On my blog, I’m going to break the posts apart to show you similar parts of
our room, how they’re used, and point you to places where I found some of the sources. I’m hoping you’ll pick up a few ideas
along the way and I’d love to hear any suggestions you have too. I’m starting with
classroom management tips.

Our class motto this year will be Dare to dream it, work to achieve it. I tell my students every year that they are very lucky to be in our classroom. I reinforce this throughout the year and encourage them to work hard, respect each other, and live up to our classroom expectations. Third grade is hard work but everyone can do it when we all work together and do our best every day.

This ties in with our classroom expectation to make good choices at all times. I stress that my students are responsible for their own actions. We brainstorm our classroom expectations at the beginning of the year and I post them on this behavior board. I also have my students sign a classroom promise on a big piece of paper and hang it in the hallway outside of our room. Our consequences vary depending on the expectation that wasn’t met. Students may miss recess time, have to clean up after others, etc. This is something we decide together on a case-by-case basis. I track student behavior using color-coded sticks. For example, if an assignment isn’t turned in, the student must pull a green stick. If it’s a respect issue, the student pulls a blue stick. I communicate this behavior to parents through a weekly report.

Fultzopoly is another part of my management system. I wrote about it earlier on my blog. It’s my modified version of Homeworkopoly. We play every Friday afternoon, but students are only allowed to roll if they have completed all of their work for the week.You can download your free copy of the board here. There are also free Brain Binders here that go with it.

I’ll be back with organizational tips and classroom time savers next. Until then, do you have any management tips to share? Let’s talk over on my Facebook page.

behavior resources
by Christi Fultz 

About Christi Fultz

wife • mom • teacher • writer • tech obsessed • sometime crafter • beach lover | Empowering entrepreneurs through branding & website design

View all posts by Christi Fultz

Related Posts

  • Classroom Highlights Subscription, Say What?!
  • FarFaria Review and Giveaway
  • Reading and Writing Workshop Resources
  • Fancy, but Free, Slideshow Maker!

I MAKE STARTING YOUR OWN BLOG EASY…

previous post: Curriculum Mapping
next post: Classroom Makeover: Organization and Time Savers

Comments

  1. Mission Control says: June 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    We aren't allowed to work in our classrooms until August. I'm jealous. Can't wait to see the rest of you room.

  2. Ms.Smith says: June 21, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    LOVE that quote!

    Ms. Smith
    Adventures of Ms. Smith

  3. Heather Mathews says: June 21, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Holy Moly! I l-o-o-O-O-O-V-E that monopoly game!! CRAZY fun!! I am in the process of taking over a new classroom and will be watching the changed you make as I do my own. Fun stuff!!

    Heather
    Peacocks and Penguins – 4th Grade

  4. Jessica Heeren says: June 21, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    VERY cute!! Love your ideas and decorating! (Sheeze….my room is a shoebox compared to the size of yours!) 🙂

    Jessica
    Mrs. Heeren's Happenings

  5. Pat's Paper Passion says: June 21, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Love what you have so far…but I'm not ready to think about school quite yet. When do you start? August 13 here!

    Question on your lettering. Did you use a cricut to make the large letters? If so, which cartridge?

    When do you start school. My room is only window air conditioned, so working on my room now would be a disaster and nothing would stay looking nice.
    ❤Pat

    A Time to Share & Create

    ♬ MY WEBSITE

    Fabulous 4th Grade

    • Christi at Ms. Fultz's Corner says: June 21, 2012 at 10:04 pm

      I cut them on a Silhouette Cameo. It's a lot like the Cricut, but you get to use images and fonts on your computer instead of cartridges. We go back August 13th too!

  6. April Kreitzer Wolfe says: June 21, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Wow!! I can't believe you already have your room complete. I am so jealous. When you do you start school?

    APril
    Wolfelicious

  7. Aimee V. says: June 21, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Your classroom looks wonderful! Thanks for posting pictures!

    Aimee
    Pencils, Books, and Dirty Looks

  8. mjfavre says: June 21, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    Love your dare to dream it, work to achieve it. I might have to go fire up my Silhouette!!

    Megan
    I Teach. What's Your Super Power?

  9. Christi at Ms. Fultz's Corner says: June 21, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    I always hear that our room is so big. It's funny because when I walked into it for the very first time I thought the same thing. I remember wondering how I was ever going to fill it up. Now, I wish I had just a bit more room. haha. Class sizes keep going up so I've had to get creative with desk arrangement.

    We start school August 13th. I usually don't get my room ready so early, but I had to move rooms this year. In order for the new teacher to get in, I had to get OUT. This just means I can relax a little longer come August. =)

  10. lvrana says: June 27, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Looks great! We have to completely pack up our rooms at the end of each year and start all over at the beginning of August. It only gives us about a week and a half to get ready. So jealous of teachers who have access all summer..,,

  11. Heather's Heart says: June 27, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Your room looks great…and HUGE! =)

    I love the quote! =)

    Way to go for getting it all set up!

    Heather
    Heather's Heart

  12. Cindy E. says: June 29, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Hope you don't mind if I "borrow" your Dare to Dream it quote for my class this year. You have an awesome class! So organized and colorful!

  13. AnnaSophia says: August 6, 2013 at 1:33 am

    What are all of the color coded reasons that you have a student move a stick? Thanks!

Christi Fultz

wife • mom • teacher • writer • tech obsessed • sometime crafter • beach lover | Empowering entrepreneurs through branding & website design

Let’s Get Social

Search

Erin Condren Love

Click here for your $10 discount!

Follow by Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Follow on Bloglovin
Follow on Bloglovin

Instagram

christifultz

mama • teacher • business bestie | WordPress website design + virtual assistance for creative entrepreneurs. FREE digital marketing guides. ⬇️

Christi | WordPress Expert + Brand Strategist
Small Business Owners // As a reminder, I have a h Small Business Owners // As a reminder, I have a highlight bubble and website especially for creative entrepreneurs, TPT sellers, and tutors with tips to monetize and grow online! Visit the blog for TONS of free guides for beginners AND experienced small businesses. My personal favorite topic is SEO. 😎 design.christifultz.com
DIY Dollhouse // Last year we made Charlotte this DIY Dollhouse // Last year we made Charlotte this under stairs playroom and it turned out so sweet! https://completelychristi.com/2022/03/under-stair-playhouse-makeover.html

#louisvilleky #momsoflouisville #louisvillemoms #louisvillemomcollective #kentuckyblogger #kyblogger #louisvilleblogger #igerslouisville #derbycitymama #diyhomeprojects #diyhome #homedesigninspiration #homeinspo #homemakeover #diyinspo #makehomeyours #kidroomideas #childsroom #childsroomdecor #childroomdesign #kidsroom #kidsroommakeover #kidsroominspiration #kidsroomdesign
Blue // That moment when the map turns blue and yo Blue // That moment when the map turns blue and you switch into vacation mode. Thanks for another great week, Lake Erie. We’ll be back.
Memories // It’s not lost on me how quickly the Memories // It’s not lost on me how quickly the days with my kids this little will become memories. Even in the exhausting moments, I am thankful to be their mama.
Marblehead Lighthouse // This is always a favorite Marblehead Lighthouse // This is always a favorite stop when we’re at Lake Erie.
Time Passes // I shared a memory yesterday from th Time Passes // I shared a memory yesterday from the beginning of Ryan’s residency and said time passes no matter how you spend it. There were a lot of challenges in this journey, but there were a lot of sweet moments too.
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Pinterest

Visit Christi Fultz's profile on Pinterest.

Affiliates



Disclosure: Some of the links on my site are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase from one. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Categories

Holiday Ideas

Early Learning

Decor

Literacy

Math

Button Up

Other Projects

  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map

As an experienced third grade teacher with a Masters in Elementary Education and K-12 reading license, I know educational resources need to be both inviting and engaging to capture students' interests. I am passionate about creating user-friendly resources to help all students learn while saving valuable prep for teachers. Read More…

Follow by email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Blog Design by

Illustration by Lovely Tocu. ©Design by Christi. Plaid Apple Ltd.

Follow @ ChristiFultz

Small Business Owners // As a reminder, I have a h Small Business Owners // As a reminder, I have a highlight bubble and website especially for creative entrepreneurs, TPT sellers, and tutors with tips to monetize and grow online! Visit the blog for TONS of free guides for beginners AND experienced small businesses. My personal favorite topic is SEO. 😎 design.christifultz.com
DIY Dollhouse // Last year we made Charlotte this DIY Dollhouse // Last year we made Charlotte this under stairs playroom and it turned out so sweet! https://completelychristi.com/2022/03/under-stair-playhouse-makeover.html

#louisvilleky #momsoflouisville #louisvillemoms #louisvillemomcollective #kentuckyblogger #kyblogger #louisvilleblogger #igerslouisville #derbycitymama #diyhomeprojects #diyhome #homedesigninspiration #homeinspo #homemakeover #diyinspo #makehomeyours #kidroomideas #childsroom #childsroomdecor #childroomdesign #kidsroom #kidsroommakeover #kidsroominspiration #kidsroomdesign
Blue // That moment when the map turns blue and yo Blue // That moment when the map turns blue and you switch into vacation mode. Thanks for another great week, Lake Erie. We’ll be back.
Memories // It’s not lost on me how quickly the Memories // It’s not lost on me how quickly the days with my kids this little will become memories. Even in the exhausting moments, I am thankful to be their mama.
Marblehead Lighthouse // This is always a favorite Marblehead Lighthouse // This is always a favorite stop when we’re at Lake Erie.
Time Passes // I shared a memory yesterday from th Time Passes // I shared a memory yesterday from the beginning of Ryan’s residency and said time passes no matter how you spend it. There were a lot of challenges in this journey, but there were a lot of sweet moments too.
Let Them // My sink is full of dirty dishes and th Let Them // My sink is full of dirty dishes and there are chocolate fingerprints all over the counter, but they are happy and proud of their brownie Death Stars from Carter’s Star Wars cookbook. I’ll take it.
Here We Go // Carter needed his moment to shine to Here We Go // Carter needed his moment to shine too ✨

Copyright © 2023 · Christi Fultz

Copyright © 2023 · Website + Branding Design by Christi Fultz.