Before you peel out of the parking lot and into the summer sun—or even if you have already—and while it’s still fresh in your mind, it’s smart to do a quick self-evaluation. To identify the areas in which you did well this past year. … Read more
Burned-out is the worst place you can find yourself as a teacher. Exhausted, stressed, craving time off. Every day feeling like the day before. It chips away at your peace and makes you dread getting out of bed in the morning. The tendency is … Read more
After nine years of writing this blog and connecting with teachers all over the world, not much surprises me. I’ve heard just about every behavior issue and classroom management struggle under the sun. Many, ten times over. But there is one thing that still … Read more
Teachers who struggle with classroom management—and teaching in general—tend to be overly invested in the job. They view the profession as who they are rather than what they do. They live and die with every success or failure. They’ve bought into the lie—hook, line, … Read more
Here at Smart Classroom Management, we’d like to express our deepest appreciation to you, our loyal readers. Your support means everything to us. Your willingness to share SCM with friends, colleagues, and followers allow us to continue doing what we love week after week … Read more
Forgive me if this article sounds like a rant. I don’t mean it to be. It’s just that . . . well, it’s a topic, or classroom management practice, that really bugs me. It involves a strategy many teachers and administrators use in response … Read more
The tougher the class, the easier it is to be inconsistent. The easier it is to give in and lose control. Which is why when you have a challenging group of students you must be mentally tough. You must be, as Winston Churchill once … Read more
When teachers first implement an effective classroom management plan . . . By teaching and modeling it in detail. By following it exactly as it’s written. By being consistent day after day. . . . they’re often shocked by how peaceful their classroom becomes. … Read more