Safe, Kind, and Responsible Classroom Job Chart
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Safe, Kind, and Responsible Classroom Job Chart

KindergartenSocial StudiesEnglishArt5 days
In this project, Kindergarten students create a classroom job chart to promote a safe, kind, and responsible learning environment. Students brainstorm classroom jobs, connect them to PBIS rules, and design a job chart. They then reflect on their responsibilities and contributions to the classroom community.
Classroom JobsPBIS RulesResponsibilityKindnessSafetyJob ChartKindergarten
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we create a classroom job chart that shows how we can be safe, kind, and responsible at school?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How can we show we are safe at school?
  • How can we show we are kind at school?
  • How can we show we are responsible at school?
  • What jobs can we do in the classroom?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will be able to identify and describe classroom jobs.
  • Students will be able to explain how different classroom jobs relate to the PBIS rules of being safe, kind, and responsible.
  • Students will collaborate to design and create a classroom job chart.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of responsibility and contributing to the classroom community.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

A Very Important Guest

Invite a 'guest speaker' (another teacher, a parent) who has an important job to talk about their responsibilities and how their job helps others. After the presentation, the students discuss what jobs are important in their own classroom and brainstorm ways they can contribute to a safe, kind, and responsible learning environment. This introduces the concept of jobs in a broader context and encourages students to think about the impact of their actions.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Classroom Jobs Brainstorm

Students brainstorm and list different classroom jobs that help maintain a positive classroom environment.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Begin by reviewing the PBIS rules: Safe, Kind, and Responsible.
2. Ask students to think about tasks that need to be done in the classroom to keep it running smoothly.
3. Facilitate a brainstorming session to list all possible classroom jobs.
4. For each job, discuss how it relates to being safe, kind, or responsible.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive list of classroom jobs with brief descriptions of their responsibilities.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with the learning goals of identifying classroom jobs and understanding their relation to PBIS rules (safe, kind, responsible).
Activity 2

Classroom Job Chart Creation

Students design and create a physical classroom job chart using the illustrated job cards.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Display all the illustrated job cards created in the previous activity.
2. Discuss different ways to organize the job chart (e.g., by PBIS rule, by area of the classroom).
3. As a class, decide on the layout of the job chart.
4. Create the chart using poster board or a large sheet of paper, and attach the job cards in their designated spots.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA complete classroom job chart displayed in the classroom, ready for use.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports the learning goals of designing a classroom job chart and understanding responsibility. This incorporates art by designing the chart.
Activity 3

Reflecting on Responsibility

Students participate in a reflective discussion about their experiences with classroom jobs and the importance of responsibility.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Once the job chart is in use, dedicate time for students to reflect on their experiences.
2. Facilitate a class discussion about what they have learned about responsibility and contributing to the classroom community.
3. Have students draw a picture of themselves doing a classroom job and write a sentence about how they are being safe, kind, or responsible.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA class reflection journal entry summarizing the key takeaways from the project and individual commitments to fulfilling their classroom jobs.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with the learning goal of demonstrating an understanding of responsibility. It reinforces English language arts through reflection and discussion.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Classroom Job Chart Rubric (Kindergarten)

Category 1

Brainstorming and Linking Jobs to PBIS

This category assesses the students' ability to brainstorm relevant classroom jobs and connect them to the PBIS rules.
Criterion 1

Identification of Classroom Jobs

The ability to brainstorm and list a variety of classroom jobs relevant to maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Exemplary
4 Points

Generates an extensive list of diverse classroom jobs, demonstrating a deep understanding of classroom needs.

Proficient
3 Points

Generates a comprehensive list of classroom jobs, covering most essential tasks.

Developing
2 Points

Generates a limited list of classroom jobs, with some essential tasks missing.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to generate a list of classroom jobs, with very few relevant tasks identified.

Criterion 2

Connection to PBIS Rules

The capacity to articulate how classroom jobs relate to the PBIS rules of being safe, kind, and responsible.

Exemplary
4 Points

Clearly and insightfully explains the connection between each classroom job and all three PBIS rules (safe, kind, responsible).

Proficient
3 Points

Clearly explains the connection between each classroom job and at least two PBIS rules.

Developing
2 Points

Attempts to explain the connection between classroom jobs and PBIS rules, but explanations are vague or incomplete.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to explain the connection between classroom jobs and PBIS rules.

Category 2

Job Chart Creation

This category focuses on the students' ability to collaboratively design and create a visually appealing and functional classroom job chart.
Criterion 1

Job Chart Design and Creation

The ability to contribute to the design and creation of a classroom job chart that is organized and visually appealing.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates leadership in the design process, creating a visually appealing and highly organized job chart that effectively represents all jobs.

Proficient
3 Points

Actively participates in the design process, contributing to a well-organized and visually appealing job chart.

Developing
2 Points

Participates in the design process, but the job chart lacks organization or visual appeal.

Beginning
1 Points

Shows limited participation in the design process, resulting in a poorly organized and unappealing job chart.

Criterion 2

Artistic Integration

The extent to which the classroom job chart incorporates art and visual elements to enhance understanding and engagement.

Exemplary
4 Points

The job chart demonstrates exceptional creativity and artistic skill, significantly enhancing understanding and engagement.

Proficient
3 Points

The job chart incorporates art and visual elements effectively, enhancing understanding and engagement.

Developing
2 Points

The job chart includes some art and visual elements, but their impact on understanding and engagement is limited.

Beginning
1 Points

The job chart lacks art and visual elements, hindering understanding and engagement.

Category 3

Reflection on Responsibility

This category evaluates the students' ability to reflect on their experiences with classroom jobs and demonstrate an understanding of responsibility through written and verbal communication.
Criterion 1

Depth of Reflection

The depth of reflection on personal experiences with classroom jobs and their connection to responsibility.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides insightful and detailed reflections, demonstrating a profound understanding of responsibility and its impact on the classroom community. Actively seeks ways to improve and refine their approach to classroom jobs.

Proficient
3 Points

Provides thoughtful reflections, demonstrating a clear understanding of responsibility and its importance to the classroom community.

Developing
2 Points

Provides basic reflections, demonstrating some understanding of responsibility, but lacking depth and detail.

Beginning
1 Points

Provides minimal reflections, demonstrating limited understanding of responsibility.

Criterion 2

Written Reflection

The clarity and coherence of the written sentence about how they are being safe, kind, or responsible while performing a classroom job.

Exemplary
4 Points

Writes a clear, concise, and insightful sentence that effectively captures the essence of being safe, kind, or responsible.

Proficient
3 Points

Writes a clear and coherent sentence that describes how they are being safe, kind, or responsible.

Developing
2 Points

Writes a sentence that attempts to describe how they are being safe, kind, or responsible, but lacks clarity or coherence.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to write a sentence that describes how they are being safe, kind, or responsible.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

What classroom job did you do, and how did it help our class?

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Question 2

On a scale of 1 to 5, how much did you enjoy doing your classroom job?

Scale
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Question 3

Which of these best describes how your classroom job helped you be a good classmate?

Multiple choice
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Options
It helped me be more responsible.
It helped me be more kind.
It helped me be more safe.
It helped me in all of these ways.