7 Classroom Management Techniques That Really Work Some classrooms run like clockwork, with teachers seeming to manage them effortlessly. Others … well, not so much. But there’s nothing magic or automatic about classroom management. It’s a skill that teachers build over time, constantly refining their classroom management strategies to find the ones that work best for them. Here are some teacher-tested management techniques for designing and maintaining your own ideal classroom learning environment. 1. While teachers don’t usually get to choose their own classroom management systems, sometimes one stands out enough to be brought to your administrators’ attention for consideration. 2. This is the most important of classroom management strategies and often the most challenging. Be realistic about how much information you can hold in your head. 3. This doesn’t just mean calling home when there’s a problem. If this sounds like a lot of work, we’ve got good news! 4. These days, there are no set rules for what a classroom needs to look like.
General Procedures for Elementary Classrooms The key to a well-managed and organized classroom is routine. Routines help students understand what is expected of them and predict what will happen next throughout the day so that they can focus on learning instead of adapting. Once effective procedures and routines are established, behavioral problems and other interruptions are reduced and learning prospers. Keep in mind that it may take students, especially younger students, several weeks to truly fall into a routine. Taking the time to teach and practice these procedures often at the beginning of the year is well worth the effort because it will give structure and efficiency to your class that ultimately allows for more instructional time. Here is a list of the most basic routines to teach your class in the first few days of school, organized by whether they are appropriate for elementary classrooms or applicable to all grades. For Elementary Grades Beginning the Day Ending the Day Lining Up For All Grades Entering and Leaving the Room
The Art of Control Executive function — our ability to remember and use what we know, defeat our unproductive impulses, and switch gears and adjust to new demands — is increasingly understood as a key element not just of learning but of lifelong success. Researchers at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University describe executive function as an air traffic control system for the mind — helping us manage streams of information, revise plans, stay organized, filter out distractions, cope with stress, and make healthy decisions. Children learn these skills first from their parents, through reliable routines, meaningful and responsive interactions, and play that focuses attention and stirs the beginnings of self-control. But when home is not stable, or in situations of neglect or abuse, executive function skills may be impaired, or may not develop at all, limiting a child’s success in elementary school and later life. Imaginary Play Support it by: Storytelling “Children love to tell stories.
The Paradigm Challenge About Project Paradigm And The Paradigm Challenge Project Paradigm’s mission is to identify, support, and collaborate with passionate individuals and organizations to inspire, lead, and facilitate paradigm shifts in the approaches to global challenges. The Paradigm Challenge invites students aged 4 to 18 around the world to use kindness, creativity, and collaboration to help address real-life problems. The top 100 entries win up to $100,000 and the first place winners in each age division (4-8, 9-13, 14-18) win a 4-day/ 3-night trip to Los Angeles to attend The Paradigm Challenge Prize Ceremony. Teachers associated with the top 100 entries win grants up to $5,000. The Paradigm Challenge is an annual global competition created by Project Paradigm in collaboration with the American Red Cross and a wide coalition of partners. The Paradigm Challenge presents multiple high quality project based learning opportunities for students pre-K through 12.
5 Innovative Elementary Classroom Management Ideas Before learning can take place, young students must be helped to settle down and be ready to listen. Disruptions are a constant challenge in any room that’s full of children, and over the years certain elementary classroom management ideas have evolved. According to Kate Ortiz, the National Education Association‘s classroom management expert, the following five tips can give any teacher a great start on creating a productive classroom environment: 1. Keep parents engaged This may seem surprising as a tip for managing classrooms, since parents aren’t there with you in the class. Methods of engaging parents recommended by the NEA include sending home bright postcards showing student decorations at the school, providing parents with treats in order to make school conferences a pleasant experience, and meeting parents out in the community where they shop. 2. Even though teachers may not be aware of practicing favoritism, it must be guarded against on an ongoing basis. 3. 4. 5.
4 Tips for Effective Classroom Management Classroom management is simply the techniques teachers use to maintain control in the classroom. Educators employ a variety of strategies and techniques to ensure that students are organized, on task, well-behaved, and productive during the school day. A lack of effective classroom management can cause chaos and stress, which can create an unsatisfactory learning environment for students and an unsatisfactory work environment for the teacher. However, these tips will help you master classroom management and create a quality learning environment. Know Your Students and How They Learn Implementing successful classroom management strategies creates a positive learning environment for students and ensure that they successfully master the materials presented. Teachers always want their students to succeed and thrive, but what that looks like for each individual might differ. Have a Strong Lesson Plan A key aspect of effective classroom management is knowing what you're going to do.
Must-Teach Classroom Procedures This ‘Kindness Curriculum’ Is Free And Should Be Used In Every Classroom Imagine living in a world that valued kindness enough to teach it along with academics. Educators would teach kids to manage their emotions in addition to standard curriculum such as math and science. Sounds pretty amazing, doesn’t it? Well, the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has created a free “kindness curriculum” for kids, designed to do just that. “Faced with mental and physical health challenges at a global scale, we conduct rigorous scientific research to bring new insights and tools aimed at improving the wellbeing of people of all backgrounds and ages,” states the Center’s mission statement. So how exactly does that work? Using “Peace Wands” The children in this program use peace wands to help with conflict resolution. The child with the heart wand describes what they’re feeling “in their heart.” Creating ‘Kindness Gardens’ “Belly Buddies” During this activity, kids listen to music while lying on their back, and rest a small stone on their stomach.
How To Set Up A Simple, Effective Classroom Management Plan The purpose of a classroom management plan is to hold students accountable for misbehavior—without having to yell, scold, or lecture. When used correctly, a classroom management plan eliminates the need to use these and other stressful, counterproductive methods. It allows you to demand impeccable behavior without causing friction and resentment. Which then frees you to build meaningful and influential relationships with your students. To set up a classroom management plan, you must first devise a set of rules that cover every conceivable misbehavior or disruption that could crop up in your classroom. I recommend the following four rules: Listen and follow directions.Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat.Keep your hands and feet to yourself.Respect your classmates and your teacher. Note: For our high school classroom management plan, click here. These rules work because they make sense to students, they’re fully enforceable, and they cover all the bases. They are what they are.
Top Proven Classroom Management Tips - Elementary Education Degree Teaching is tough job, no doubt about it. And working with young children can be a little overwhelming at times, especially when class sizes are large. But many seasoned educators have a sixth sense when it comes to classroom management—what works and what doesn’t—and thankfully, many of their strategies are available on the web and in print to help other teachers achieve the same success. So check out our list of proven tips to help you manage your classroom more efficiently and effectively. Tip #1: Establish classroom rules immediately and enforce them consistently. Establish rules on the first day of class, and always follow through on the specified rewards for achievement and consequences for misbehavior. Tip #2: Set logical rules and consequences. Keep the goal of learning in mind and make sure students know why the rules are what they are: “We walk instead of running in the hallway because we want to make sure that everyone is safe.” Not all students learn at the same pace. [tsl]
Top 5 Classroom Management Strategies Classroom Management Strategies for High School My biceps don’t bulge and my hair is blond. Intimidation is not my weapon. I am a veteran teacher with 17 years of experience. Use these strategies to keep a calm classroom[/caption] In the real world, students come from all walks of life. This post is part of the series: Classroom Management Tips These articles all center on ways to help a teacher develop classroom management skills. Tips and Activities for Teaching Procedures - Teaching with Jennifer Findley How you start your year off can really make a difference in the success of your year. Teaching procedures effectively those first few weeks of school is so important (second only to building relationships and setting high expectations for behavior). On this post, I will share lots of tips and activities to help you create and teach your classroom procedures, including free classroom procedures task cards for review. Creating Your Procedures and Rules (And the Difference Between the Two) First let’s go over the difference between rule and procedures. Procedures are specific sets of steps to follow when performing tasks. Both rules and procedures are needed to provide clear expectations for students. Here are some general tips for creating and implementing effective rules and procedures: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ***Want a suggested list of procedures for grades 3-5 to think through and help you plan yours? Introducing Procedures General Steps to Teaching Procedures Post Your Important Procedures 1.) 2.)