How I would like to base my teaching on when I am in the classroom.

1. 
Philosophy for my classroom
Gabriela Del Valle

2. Philosophy Statement
 Create an atmosphere were all children can feel
safe and comfortable. To have a judgment free
zone, so children can express themselves freely. To
maximize their learning experience and cater to the
interests and needs of my students.

3. How I will achieve this
 Inviting environment
 Encourage socialization
 Observe what the children are interested in
 Changing lessons
 Forming relationships

4. Inviting environment
 Children’s artwork displayed
in the class.
 Areas with couches and
comfortable seating for
children to relax.
 Let them bring in objects
from home such as pictures
or stuffed animals.

5. Encourage socialization
 Group activities
 Peer teaching
 Cooperative play
 Partner work

6. Observing Interest
 Watching what the children
play with
 Listen to their conversations
 Build on questions they have
 Listing to what they request

7. Changing lesson plans
 If children are interested in a
topic, stay on it, instead of
moving on.
 If children need more
help, give it to them by
expanding the lesson

8. Forming Relationships
 Bonding with students and
their families
 Having conversations with
them
 Building trust
 Encouraging friendship in
the classroom

9. How will I know it worked?
 If my students are excited to come to school
 If they share personal stories with me
 If I see socialization among them
 If they express their interests freely
 If they are understanding the material being taught

10. Why is teaching important?
 Children need to feel comfortable in the school
setting. They spend a good majority of their time
there. If they do not enjoy it and gain something
from it, they will eventually dread going. I want to
make sure that doesn’t happen. This is why I think
my philosophy will be an effective one.