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Parent communication
Set up a way in which you can easily access each student's parent and do it, frequently!! This can be easily accomplished through sites such as Class Dojo or the Remind App.
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General Tips
- Use physical activities frequently for brain breaks!
- Don't let them see you sweat - If students are becoming out of your control, do not let them see they are getting you upset. You don’t want them to see that they have control of your emotions. Take a deep breath and try to think with your logical brain rather than your emotional one
- Rewards and Incentives – What rewards and incentives does your class implement? What do your students get excited about and what would they work hard to earn? Do you use reward bucks, coupons, stickers, marble jar, or maybe a prize box? See what works for you in your classroom
- Talk quietly – when the class is REALLY LOUD Whisper softly…. They have to stop talking in order to hear you.
- Emotional Outlet for Feelings and Frustration– Do students have a space in the room to gather their thoughts or let off steam when they need to
- Write and Erase – If the class is talking loudly and your unable to get their attention, turn to the whiteboard. Write your instructions one word at a time and erase. “Please” erase. “Get” erase. “Out” erase. “Your” erase. “Math” erase. “Notebooks” erase. "Turn" erase. "To" erase."Page" erase. "124" erase. They stop talking to try and figure out what secret code you are writing on the board. Those who figure it out right away can be rewarded!
- Teacher versus Student – Students are held accountable as a team rather than individually. They are competing against their teacher for points. If the students are talking, the teacher gets a point. If the teacher asks… “class?” and they respond attentively with.. “yes?” then they get a point. If you catch them working quietly during independent work, they get a point.
- Keep Calm – No matter what happens, it’s important for them to feel like they are in a safe learning environment. They need an adult who is in charge and can handle any situation that arises.
More resources!
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Classroom Management: Resource Roundup Looking for information on guiding classroom communities, minimizing disruptions, and developing class routines to help students stay engaged and focused on learning? This resource collection is packed with useful tips, tools, and advice.
Social Stories -
The Peace Process for Conflict Resolution -- Empower your students to problem solve through peer conflicts which arise!!