Using Classroom Management Techniques

Are you ready to start your school year?

Do you use Classroom Management Techniques effectively?

Would you like some tips to help maintain your classroom behavior?

This blog post is part of a blog series "6 Things GREAT Teachers Do" that will share teacher tips for managing your classroom behavior. With practical tips and techniques that have been used in the classroom, this will be a helpful series for any teacher looking to effectively manage classroom behaviors.

Using Classroom Management Techniques

1. Classroom Guidelines

When preparing for the year it may be overwhelming to think about what you want your classroom rules to be. Setting up the classroom guidelines for success is important to getting your students and parents on the same page. Make sure to include in your syllabus to parents how you would like to be contacted and your email policy. A professional and respectable email response for a teacher is 48 hours. 

There are a lot of policies and procedures that need to be accounted for. How to grade homework, tests, classwork, late work, and projects. What happens if a student is absent for two weeks of the school year for a vacation or medical illness. What do you want students to show on their homework? How are they supposed to label their papers to receive credit? There are many things you can put in writing in the syllabus to give students a successful year in your class.

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2. Clean up Policy

Having the students help clean up your room is so helpful. Start good habits at the beginning of the school year by using a timer to clean up after a project or activity. Fun things in the classroom aren't always clean. Have students help you and the janitor by being responsible for their desk and room. The rule of not leaving until the room is clean and tidy is essential. Ask students to pick up all the trash around them. Do a perimeter check, then allow the students to line up at the door or dismiss them from their seats when the room is clean. Setting the example early and often is the key to keeping a clean and tidy space for learning. 

No trash on the floor.

3. Being prepared for a Substitute Teacher

It's never too early to start being prepared for a substitute teacher in your classroom. Set up a lesson plan that is ready to go on a moment's notice. Have a substitute folder readily available for your team mates or principal. You will be thankful it's already prepared before an emergency happens. 

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Happy Teaching!

How to Create a Positive Classroom Environment

Are you ready to start your school year?

Do you have a creative classroom environment?

Do you want to make your classroom more inclusive?

This blog post is part of a blog series "6 Things GREAT Teachers Do" that will share teacher tips for setting your classroom up for success. With practical tips and techniques that have been used in the classroom, this will be a helpful series for any teacher looking to create a better classroom community. 

How to Create a Positive Classroom Environment

1. Setting up your classroom 

When you are preparing to order your classroom think about how your students will interact. Create a classroom community with your desk arraignment. Make the desks orderly and have purpose. It's best to pair desks for partner activities or put desks in fours for group activities.

2. Color Palette

Did you know that certain colors inspire creativity and learning? Yes it's true. If you were in a classroom with walls painted black you would be inspired to sleep. On the opposite side of the color wheel, if you were in a classroom that had walls painted white you would feel cold and stark. So what is the best color to paint your classroom or add a pop of color with a bulletin board? BLUE. Blue is a great color that gives order, direction, and peace. It is one of the most popular colors for classrooms above green (second) and yellow (third). Blues are easy to incorporate from light blue to teal to navy blues. There are many different shades and even using blue ombre in the classroom today is a trend. Try it the next time you plan a bulletin board! 

Try a bulletin board activity with your students the 1st week of school!

3. Positive Motivation

Creating positive motivation for students does not have to be difficult. Find positive phrases to give students. Having specific posters that you can refer to throughout the year can help. Use these Growth Mindset Posters to share with your students that they may not know everything yet, but with a positive mindset they can learn anything!

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Creating a Growth Mindset is a process. Have you heard that practice makes perfect? Continue to work with students by saying these phrases daily to promote using effort and hard work to preserve. Students will internalize these phrases and remember the strategies for learning.

Creating a Positive Classroom Environment starts with you. Help create a positive classroom for your students and try one of these tips today!

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Happy Teaching!

6 Things Great Teachers Do - Back to School 2019

Are you ready to start your school year?

Would you like some new tips for the classroom?

Do you want to see how other teachers make their year a success?

Six Things Great Teachers Do

This blog series will cover all you need for setting up a successful school year in your classroom. With practical tips and techniques that have been used in the classroom, this will be a helpful series for any teacher looking to create a better classroom community. Here is the list of topics that will be covered in the next six weeks:

1. How to Create a Positive Classroom Environment 
2. Using Classroom Management Techniques
3. Having Consequences for the Classroom
4. Grading Math Assignments
5. Retesting in Math Class
6. Open Parent Communication Great Teachers Use

Back to school season doesn't have to be hard. Using practical techniques to start the school year is the best way to go. Be a great teacher this year and give your students the best back to school by preparing for it today. Do you want more helpful tips and techniques?  >>Click here<< to subscribe to the VIP teachers email list today!

Happy Teaching!