Muscle Memory

1. Consistent routines allow students to focus on WHAT is to be learned rather than HOW things will be learned.

2. Identify what is to be taught

3. Set a purpose & sense of urgency

4. Brainstorm desired behaviors

5. Model desired behaviors

6. Incorrect modeling

7. Practice and build stamina

8. Short intervals of repeated practice; kinesthetic learning experiences that allow children to hear and feel what they are doing

9. Repeat steps

10. Teaching and practicing routines will lead to a consistent, calm, predictable literacy block.

11. Modeling of incorrect behaviors allow students to get "recognized" for their clowning, but also for modeling the correct behavior. Everyone knows they CAN do it.

12. Quiet signal, back to group

13. Group check in

14. Teacher stays out of the way