Responsive Classroom for Music, Art, Pe, and Other Special Areas

Responsive Classroom practices have helped thousands of special area teachers for more than 30 years. Here you'll find practical suggestions, charts, planners, and examples from experienced special area teachers who use Responsive Classroom practices every day. You'll learn how to: Open and close each period in calm, orderly ways; Set students up for success by modeling and practicing skills and routines; Use positive teacher language; Engage students more deeply; Refocus and recharge students with quick, fun, movement breaks; Respond to misbehavior to get students back to learning.

Responsive Classroom is a research-based approach to K-8 teaching that focuses on the strong link between academic success and social-emotional skills. We believe that a high-quality education for every child is built on the foundation of a safe and joyful learning community. We provide professional development for elementary and middle schools worldwide.Center for Responsive Schools, Inc., a not-for-profit educational organization in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, is the developer of the Responsive Classroom approach.