Ep 62: Build Positive Classroom Culture with a Social Contract

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 In today’s episode, Kristen Moore breaks down the essentials of creating a positive classroom culture. From setting clear expectations to co-creating norms and establishing a social contract, this episode is packed with tips to help you foster a supportive, respectful, and collaborative environment in your classroom.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Setting and sharing your classroom non-negotiables.
• Co-creating class norms for increased student ownership.
• The power of a social contract in building a strong classroom community.
• Practical strategies for keeping norms alive all year.
• Resources to help you implement these ideas in your classroom.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Capturing Kids Hearts
• Class + Social Contract Activity + Posters
• Whole Class Behavior Management Bundle

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

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