Morning Routines - Morning routines for the intermediate grades... source
Classroom Procedures - Tips for establishing good classroom procedures source
Classroom Visits by the Principal - What to expect when the Principal does a walk-through to observe your classroom source
Indoor Recess Games - Fun ideas for what to do when recess is in the classroom source
Open House - Ideas for a successful open house night for parents source
Discipline in 2nd - I teach 2nd and do the following: I start my year out discussing every scenario I can think of covered by our rules. I have the kids act out situations they draw from a bucket and we talk about what they did to solve the problem. This gives them concrete examples of what I expect/do NOT expect to take away. We talk about the consequences... source
First day jitters - My best advice is to establish routine. You have to begin school with an idea already of how you would like simple tasks followed. Ex: bathroom, questions, lunch, lining up. passing in work. Dont fluctuate day to day with a different pattern, stick to whatever routine you have established. Otherwise,... source
hand movement cheers - My students enjoyed these hand movements below.
1. Hold up your right hand in the air. Then with your left hand make a fist and point out your pointer finger... then swirl the finger on your right hand and say ... source
jobs and rules for 5th graders - I have the usual jobs: line leader (star student does this job), two door holders, two table washers, a messanger, a lunch monitor (takes lunch count passes out tickets), a paper passer, a board washer, a ... source
lining up - Since you line up outside (that has to be hair raising) you might want to have a signal to use that once they look over and see it they are to come immediately... source
My Primary Rules - I tell them they need to listen to me and raise their hands to speak. If they get out of their desks I make them go back and raise their hands. If they yell out an answer I ignore them. (I always thank them for raising their hands when they do get the message. I also tell them... source
true blue friend - I have the pocket system too but I tried something new with it last year that really worked for me. I have one green index card for each child in each pocket. Theres a gold seal on one end and a blue happy face sticker on the other. Everyone starts off with the gold end showing to "treat others the way theyd like to be treated i.e. the Golden rule" When another student or the teacher catches someone doing something nice for the class or another student, they go and flip... source
try this for peace and quiet - Heres what Ive been doing for seven years teaching third grade. It works, but no class of kids is ever quiet and studious all of the time, no matter what you see when you walk by other classrooms... source
what to do when finished - These are my usual options of what to do when finished. They are nothing unusual or creative.
In no particular order...
* read AR book (or anything if AR goal has been met)
*take AR quiz
*update reading log
* use computer if its your assigned day
* do your class job (some things can be done at any time)
* fill out assignment book if you havent already
*work on writers workshop story
*conference with me if needed
*redo or... source
Adding Variety & Fun to a Class Period - Secondary teacher Robert Morgan offers some fun ideas that would work in the elementary grades as well source
Can Teach: A List of Rewards - Has someone been good? Here is a long list of 49 different rewards you can grant those who have earned a treat source
Can Teach: Im Done, Now What?": A List of Things One Can Do After Seat Work - Here is a list of ideas to keep those fast finishers occupied. source
Classroom Management - This short article compares classroom management methods of consequences, rewards and privileges, and postive discipline source
Classroom Management Ideas - This collection of management ideas even includes pictures source
Classroom Management Tips - Teachers share ideas to help manage students and classroom issues source
Conducting Conduct - This page discusses the use of nonverbal signals in classroom management. Information about scheduling workshops about this management model are included source
Elementary School Ideas - A collection of practical classroom management tips and ideas for elementary school teachers including a list of inexpensive rewards source
General Teacher Tips - Many classroom hints from seasoned educators. See what is here that might make your life easier! source
Guidelines For Good Classroom Management Practice - A collection of practical advice from teachers including guidelines for good discipline, classroom set-up, things to do before school starts, and ideas for encouraging parent involvement source
Ideas for Many Areas of Class Management - Icebreakers, energizers, tips for grading papers, review games. Lots of ideas for making the most out of your classroom time source
Jans Thoughts on Classroom Management - One teachers thoughts on managing her classroom and building community within a classroom source
Laura Candlers File Cabinet Odds and Ends - Forms, contracts, parent permission letters and all sorts of useful goodies for the busy classroom teacher source
Primary Teacher Tips - Helpful hints especially for those teaching little ones. Lots of ideas submitted by experienced teachers source
Reach for the Stars Setting Up a Discipline System - This page lists different models of discipline systems as well a things to consider when deciding on which system to use. A good starting spot for teachers source
School Manners Madness - A jumping off point for Manners lessons as well as suggested lessons and activities source
Strategies for Classroom Management - From the Florida Dept. of Education come some good strategies for managing your classroom. Organization, Effective Communication Skills, Monitoring and Delivery of Instruction are all discussed source
What is Your Classroom Management Profile? - Here is a short quiz to help you determine you personal classroom management style. Once determined, this site gives more information on each profile. source
