In gearing up for back to school, everyone is concerned about finding the best classroom management ideas. This post covers tons of positive classroom management tips and tricks for teachers.
Positive Classroom Management Ideas
Let’s get our thoughts out into the open about classroom management ideas. Put your hand up if you’ve been like me and had these thoughts before school started…
- “What will I say when I want my students to listen?”
- “How will I get them to do what I want?”
- “What should I do when {gasp} they DON’T behave or listen to me?!”
- Perhaps you’ve also had these thoughts…
- “What should I do when they are behaving?”
- “How can I teach my students to be good classroom citizens?”
- “Can I praise them and reward them?”
If you put your hand up for one or more of these thoughts, then you were like me and you realize that having good classroom management ideas is extremely important. I’m sure you can agree that having a classroom management plan is an absolute 100% must for any classroom.
We are given a large group of children and are expected to teach them. We are expected to not only teach them content, but how to be good citizens, good friends to others, and good students. Being ready with a plan is key!
Today, I will share some tried and true management strategies, tips, and tricks that I have come to love. They work for me and my beliefs in the classroom. I hope you find something you can use in your classroom as well.
Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #1 TEAM POINTS & DESK TROPHY
Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #2 COUPONS
Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #3: CLASSROOM JOBS
Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #4 OSCAR AWARD
Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #5 TRANSITIONS
Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #6 RULES
I like to use a variety of classroom management techniques in my classroom that works for me and my teaching style. Classroom rules touch on important skills to help build social responsibility in your classroom. I prefer rules that are worded in positive ways to encourage good behavior and being your best self. My students love, remember, and work hard to follow the classroom rules.
Whole Brain Learning is another great system that incorporates the brain by having students actively engaged in activities. My favorite part of Whole Brain Learning are the classroom rules. I have been using them in my classroom for a few years now with a lot of success. They are fun to learn, easy to remember with actions, and effective at getting students to remember the rules.
To read more about this system, click HERE.
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Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #7 GIVE ME “FIVE”
- Legs criss-cross or still.
- Eyes watching.
- Listening.
- Hands & Feet to Yourself.
- Quiet.
You can grab this FREE Give Me Five poster by clicking the image below!
Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #8 BUCKET FILLING
Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #9 CLASS SCHEDULE
Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #10 NOISE CONTROL
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