Classroom Routines for Real Learning

Classroom routines are the sequence and the order that students are asked to follow, be it walking in line though the hall, raising hands to sharpen pencils, or answering "present" when their name is called for attendance. Established routines run themselves; they are the well-oiled machines that can make a classroom function.

But routines can also provide the groundwork for a learning environment that nourishes student-driven learning. Simple structured routines can help maximize learning by providing stability, consistency, and time management skills—for teachers and students. Thoughtfully implemented and used, routines can build classroom community, foster independent work, and encourage collaboration.

Classroom Routines for Real Learning addresses the modern emphasis on differentiation that requires teachers to be more flexible and in tune with the individual needs of their students. Well-structured routines can increase active student engagement, promote individual accountability, and establish a positive classroom climate that reflects student recognition of their role in how a classroom runs.

From starting the school day to building classroom community, the practical routines in this remarkable book show teachers how to establish task expectations that can be completed with little or no teacher guidance. An ideal resource that will help teachers devote every minute in the school day to effective learning.