Partnersposters. Classroom management tools. Table Organization. Organizing Your Classroom. Elementary Classroom Management. I've broken down the behavior in my class into five distinct categories: Tardy Disrespect Materials Not Following Directions Bathroom I teach my students during the first week of school what each of these expected behavior categories look like. For example, I teach my students how to listen following three simple steps- stop what you're doing, look at the person speaking, be still and quiet until the person finishes speaking. I do the same with how to get the teacher's attention. I even break down how to follow directions. I demonstrate what being on time looks like so that there is no question. I cover the behaviors that are considered disrespect.
Then, as the week goes on, I reinforce these behaviors. At the end of the week, my team (middle school) runs a "Fun Friday" schedule. Students who receive too many marks get "Frown Friday" where they simply read or get caught up on homework. Introduction.