Monica's Classroom Practices and Materials

Mónica Brasas, a third-grade teacher in Washington, shares her classroom setup and organization strategies. She introduces her classroom library, detailing the types of books available, and explains her classroom management tools, including language partners and agreements. Mónica also discusses the importance of daily messages and organizing student materials. She highlights the organization of math materials and the setup of a small group area, aiming to inspire other teachers with practical ideas for their classrooms.

What is Monica's profession?

• Doctor

• Artist

• Engineer

• Teacher

Where does Monica like to keep books for her students?

• At home

• Both in the school library and her classroom

• In her classroom only

• In the school library only

What type of books does Monica have in the second shelf of her classroom library?

• Science books

• Math books

• Biographies

• Fiction books

What is one of the favorite books of Monica's students?

• The Treehouse

• The Prediction Notebook

• Diary of an Owl

• All of the above

What does Monica use to help students communicate without speaking?

• None of the above

• Hand signals

• Written notes

• Gestures

What does Monica plan to put on the board every morning?

• A list of tasks

• A daily message

• A drawing

• A quote

Where do students place their notebooks in Monica's classroom?

• In the teacher's desk

• In a designated area

• In their bags

• On their desks

What materials does Monica have for teaching place value?

• Geometric shapes

• Counters

• All of the above

• Clocks

What does Monica use the small table for?

• Group activities

• Storage

• Decorations

• Personal work

Why did Monica choose a small desk for her personal workspace?

• It matches the decor

• To save space

• It was cheaper

• It was a gift