Comments on: Classroom Management Ideas: The Positive Teacher’s Guide

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 25 May 2023 23:11:02 +0000

Hi! I am looking for classroom management for a TK classroom please

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:39:30 +0000

Hi,
I am a new teacher about to start with a class of 9yr olds. My training class were very chatty and I felt like I was constantly battling an ever-rising background noise. I like the idea of the traffic lights but have a couple of questions. 1) would it be suitable for 9yr olds? 2) what do you do to ensure that they stick to the ‘lights’? Do you reward them for keeping the noise level low? Do you sanction them for not? What have you found most effective? Love your ideas – I’m so going to be trying them! Thank you

By: Robin DiPietro

Robin DiPietro — Sun, 05 May 2019 12:31:13 +0000

I love the classroom management bundle! I have use for almost everything! I have tried the idea with the student of the day/student trophy? My only question is whether you let the kids hold on to it or whether they need to leave it on the table and just look at it? I have tried it with no rules but many of the kids have been fidgeting with it or putting it near their face (eww germs). I also tried modeling how it has to stay flat on the table and that only the student who earned it can touch it to move it. I told students its a reward but if it becomes a distraction, it will have to be moved. I have had problems with other kids touching it and the student that earned the reward, occasionally gets distracted with it or is touching it when Im doing a lesson. Any tips please?

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:44:54 +0000

Let me just say I am so thankful you shared your ideas! I have a tough group this year and I have found over the years what works for one class may not work for another. I was beginning to run out of ideas that would be Kinder friendly and effective. Thank you for sharing!

By: Proud to be Primary

Proud to be Primary — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:24:09 +0000

In reply to Jaime. Hi Jaime! I actually award it to the student after the day is done but they don't see it until they get to school the next morning. That way I've seen an entire day's worth of behavior, etc. Hope that makes sense! Best of luck!

By: Jaime

Jaime — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 10:43:28 +0000

Hello! Quick question about the Oscar award. You mentioned that you award it to a new student every day for doing something kind, working hard, etc. and then talk about it at morning meeting. What if you notice something nice later in the day? Do you hold the trophy till the following morning? Usually praise is given at the time you see it… (that’s where I’m a little confused). I LOVE the thought of this but just want to understand it before trying to implement. Thank you! Absolutely WONDERFUl tips!!!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 20:04:26 +0000

I was wondering where you found your clocks for schedule. It looks like you printed them. Can you point me in that direction?

By: Proud to be Primary

Proud to be Primary — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:02:54 +0000

In reply to Kathleen.

Hi Kathleen! Every day or two we take off all the pom poms (I do this after school) and we start over again. You could ask the kids to remove them when it’s full. Email me at elyse@proudtobeprimary.com and I will send you the table signs. 🙂

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:32:31 +0000

I’m really liking your Classroom Management ideas! And, Décor suggestions!
With your Bucket Filling, what do you do when all 6 spaces are filled with the pom-poms? I was looking to print the Table identification signs but didn’t get the free-tab that you mentioned? Is this a part of another set you have for sale? Looking forward to using next year!

By: Bernardita

Bernardita — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 23:13:17 +0000

Thank you so much for these 10 tips, I´ll improve some I already use and will definitely give a try to others! Love the books, hope I can get them.