When you hear a teacher shushing students, it’s a good sign things aren’t going well. Behind tight shoulders, tired eyes, and index finger poised over puckered lips, you’ll find a teacher struggling to keep his or her head above water. Shushing students to quiet … Read more
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~Thomas Jefferson Have you ever taught a lesson in another teacher’s classroom? In other words, have you ever taught students whose classroom behaviors, attitudes, and habits have been … Read more
It is said that classroom management comes easy to a lucky few. That some teachers are naturals. They walk into a classroom and somehow, mysteriously, the students just know to be at their best. But here’s the thing. If you peek beneath the surface … Read more
One of the happy truths about classroom management is that you can always press the restart button. You can always call a do-over. Any time you like. So as soon as you notice your students becoming less motivated and more prone to misbehavior, that’s … Read more
Without spot-on classroom management, dealing with unruly students can be maddening. It’s easy to lose your cool. And when you do, when you yell, scold, and wag your finger, you’re often rewarded with immediate improvement. A thorough dressing-down can stop misbehavior in its tracks. … Read more
At Smart Classroom Management, we are committed to giving you the very best tips, strategies, and techniques you need to create the class you really want. The fact is, you can create your dream class, regardless of who is on your roster or where … Read more
Rock stars don’t reach the top of the music world without one key ingredient: Purposeful thinking. Sure, they need otherworldly musical skill, vocal technique, and years perfecting their craft. But their mind is what drives them there. That same mindset, percolating deep behind the … Read more
Teachers cause much of the misbehavior in their classrooms. True, students come to class with behavior issues and personal agendas. Some are prone to misbehavior and are difficult to deal with. A few may even enjoy trying to disrupt your class. But more often … Read more