The importance of having good rapport with students can’t be overstated. Because rapport gives you leverage. It gives you leadership presence and the influence to change behavior. It causes students to want to listen, learn, and behave for you—even when they’re hellions with other … Read more
The strategy this week isn’t for the faint of heart. It isn’t for the wishy-washy. It isn’t for anyone unwilling to put the tried and true strategies of SCM into practice. I’ve heard from thousands of teachers who have transformed their classroom using our … Read more
In the past, I’ve written about the importance of ensuring a happy first day of school experience for your students. There are many reasons for this, but the biggest is that it gives you leverage. You see, when students like being in your classroom, … Read more
For the past dozen years or so, I’ve had the opportunity to see many teachers in action. And there is one particularly bad habit that is common among those who struggle with classroom management. It’s usually not their only bad habit, mind you. But … Read more
No, you’re not going to ignore their misbehavior. It’s just that . . . well, let’s back up a little. When you first receive your roster for the coming year, it’s normal to want to get the lowdown on your new class. It’s normal … Read more
Recently, a number of readers have shown an interest in how I go about creating a weekly article. So I thought this would be a good week to take a look behind the scenes here at SCM. And unpack the process of writing a … Read more
Here at SCM, we receive a lot of questions about how to teach lessons that capture student interest. And for good reason. The ability to get your students to want to listen and pay attention plays a critical role in curbing misbehavior. It also … Read more
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of explaining ‘why’ when presenting your classroom management plan. Studies have shown that people are more likely to do what you ask if you give them a reason. Even if that reason isn’t terribly compelling. … Read more