Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in lists of classroom rules? The more rules you put up, the more behavior infractions you notice…which means you need to create more rules, right? And yet no matter how many rules you post, teach, and enforce…behavior doesn’t seem to improve. Stop me if this sounds familiar: If […]
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If you’re searching for ways to help students who don’t follow instructions, these practical strategies can get your class back on track without apps or complicated programs. Because even if you know why and how to set up a classroom management plan, and even if you set up the best one ever, some students just
Mornings that start with shouting over chaos, repeated directions, and a class that just won’t settle down. Sound familiar? Even if you’ve seen classroom management plans before, you might still be wondering, “How do I actually make one that works?” And more importantly… “Where do I find the time?” I get it. Between lesson plans,
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Although many teachers have heard of classroom management plans, most still have questions: More than just paperwork, a classroom management plan is the roadmap to a calmer, more predictable classroom. Let’s start with the basics. What is a Classroom Management Plan? If you’ve ever wondered, “What is a classroom management plan,” you’re not alone. Many
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I want you to close your eyes and picture your worst class. The one that runs wild, with students who always talk over you. You get them quiet…but their voices rise back up, threatening to pull you under. Open your eyes. Shake off that nightmare. Now picture that same class – well-behaved, obedient, attentive. You
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One of the biggest struggles new teachers face is learning how to quiet a noisy class. This challenge affects classrooms of all ages, from kindergarten through 8th, and every grade in between. If you’ve ever gotten a class quiet once only to have the noise creep right back minutes later…this isn’t a willpower problem or
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I’ve written before about my favorite quiet signals. I’ve used them for years, and they consistently get my class quiet every time with minimal effort on my part. But there is one quiet signal I will never use: the call-and-response quiet signal. What is Call-and-Response in Teaching? The call-and-response quiet signal is a popular way
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Students misbehave. It’s one of the few constants in life. The sun rises in the east, summer break never feels long enough, and students misbehave. The question isn’t if students will misbehave, or even when. If we want to create calm classrooms where all students can learn and thrive, we have to ask a deeper
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Looking for some easy, no-prep classroom management strategies? Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned veteran, sometimes classroom behavior feels totally out of control. These classroom-tested strategies will help you quiet a noisy class, reduce disruptions, and take back your teaching time – starting tomorrow. You’ll learn: These classroom management strategies are student-tested, teacher-approved,
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