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Angelina Pina Kindergarten Classroom Management Philosophy: The basis of my classroom management philosophy is positive reinforcement and redirection. I really believe in focusing on the positive behaviors (do’s) rather than the negative behaviors (don’ts) in the classroom. I think it makes a much bigger impact when you give praise to a student that is doing the right things and use him or her as an example rather than pointing out a bad behavior and wasting valuable learning time on students that are not making good choices. I believe every child is capable of making the right choices and capable of success. If you believe they will fail, they more than likely will fail. I choose to hold very high expectations for each and every one of my students regardless of race, gender, special needs, etc. My students will be successful because I believe in them! J  It is my job to do the best that I can in supporting them to become successful academically and helping to shape the person they will become socially, emotionally, etc. I have come up with rules and expectations, consequences and rewards, and classroom procedures that I will share with my students on the very first day of school and we will revisit from time to time. I feel that all children need a plan and the most important thing as a teacher is to stay consistent with that plan. Consistency is key!!! I also feel that all students no matter their grade level or age need to learn how to set long term and short term goals to work towards. I think it helps build self-efficacy and will help them as they grow into adulthood. I am so excited to take my students on this wonderful journey and guide towards success every step of the way!