As the bustle of shopping and holiday parties begins to ebb, and we inch closer to the true reason for the season, I find myself reflecting on all that I’m thankful for.
Family is first and always, but right near the top of the list is YOU.
Without your loyal readership and willingness to share SCM with your friends and colleagues, I wouldn’t have the privilege of serving this incredible community of teachers.
From the bottom of my heart, “Thank you!”
2019 is the 10th anniversary of Smart Classroom Management. In celebration, we’re releasing a new book called The Smart Classroom Management Way, which will be available on May 7th, 2019.
It’s our biggest project to date and represents the complete and definitive guide to SCM.
But first, a look back. What follows are the very best articles of 2018.
Cheers! And enjoy . . .
1. How Read-Aloud Can Improve Behavior And Instill A Lifelong Love Of Reading
2. How To Handle Aggressively Disrespectful Students
3. How To Bring Instant Calm To Your Classroom
4. I Stopped Holding My Students Accountable And Here Is What Happened
5. How To Handle Parents Who Complain About Their Child Being Held Accountable
6. 9 Things To Do When You’re Feeling Burned Out
7. Why Service Is A Powerful Classroom Management Strategy
8. How To Eliminate Cell-Phone Use In The Classroom
9. 11 Things Not To Do This Coming School Year
10. Why You Should Be Openly Friendly On The First Day Of School
11. 14 Questions To Ask Yourself Before The First Day Of School
12. When You Need To Be A Mean Teacher
Have a wonderful and safe holiday and a Happy New Year!
-Michael
PS – I’ll be taking next week off to celebrate Christmas, but will be back with a new article on January 5th.
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I’m not sure if you’ve covered this topic yet, but I’m wondering how you handle students that are disruptive the first day of school before you’ve even taught your management plan (or while you’re teaching it)? Do you still hold them accountable? Use them as the example? Thanks!
I was actually wondering this same thing recently. Any feedback anyone could give would be much appreciated.
Hi Michelle,
I believe we’ve covered this topic, but I’ll put it on the list of things to revisit.
Thank you sir.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Thank you for your sharing such enlightening and encouraging information. Be richly blessed. Happy Holidays
Thanks Tshidux!
Thank you for your support.
I have passed your articles to my principal and colleagues.
Most have not said much, but those who have responded have responded favorably.
You are making a difference teacher by teacher.
May the Lord bless and keep you.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thanks so much, Janice!
After 38 yrs in the classroom I NEED advice on changing my strategies with today’s milenials! Ouch, and just when I thought time to becone complacent. Thank you so much for all your fresh, modern and younger advice which I can apply most and will continue to read until retirement.
My pleasure, Joanita!
This information is very useful. I can start using it as soon as I get back from Christmas break. It is filled with great ideas! Thanks.
You’re welcome, Jilka!
I’ve recently received my Substitute Teaching license. I have been retired for a few years from working in (adult) behavioral health. Teaching is very new to me and finding practical information about classroom management/teaching for beginning substitutes is hard to find.
I’ve purchased several of your books but wondering if there are specific articles on your blog that would be beneficial for substitutes.
Thank you!
Hi Christine,
No, it’s a topic on the list of future e-guides.
I loved your article on managing cell phones in class. I thought you might like what we’re working on at Pocket Points!
Based on a ton of teacher feedback, we created a new feature that’s free for educators and students. The feature aims to reduce mobile phone usage in the classroom.
We’re looking for teachers who want help incentivizing their students to stay off their phones. Let’s continue to take a positive approach to solve a growing problem in our world today!
Would love to talk with you and pick your brain about the subject of cell phones in the classroom and see if there is any way we can help each other out.
Let me know what you think!