Who you are and how you carry yourself has a powerful impact on student behavior. More than most teachers realize. It’s not just about using the right classroom management strategies. It’s about whether and to the degree your students respect you and look up … Read more
This post isn’t meant to be humorous. It isn’t meant to be judgemental or hypercritical or make you feel like a failure. It’s meant to be helpful. You see, viewing classroom management through a negative lens—as in, what not to do—can bring the greatest … Read more
Mental acuity is an often-overlooked aspect of good teaching and absolutely essential for effective classroom management. Yet, despite it being so important, it’s never mentioned. Well, we’re going to mention it. In fact, what follows are nine things you can do to ensure that … Read more
Allow me to let you in on a secret: There is a shocking difference between classrooms run by teachers with excellent classroom management and everyone else. Of course there is a difference, you knew that. But the sheer scale is what is so surprising. … Read more
Trapped and muted. Dreams shattered into pieces. Forced inside and away from the friendships that mean so much to them and the school that centers their life. Our students are hurting. So what do you say to them? How do you ease their pain? … Read more
If you’re teaching online, then you know that classroom management is now a lot easier. Distance learning may not be good for academic progress, or mental and physical health, but it’s virtually eliminated misbehavior. It’s kept students from disrupting, interrupting, or ruining your lessons. … Read more
A teacher acquaintance was recently attacked and injured by an enraged six-year-old. She was kicked in the face while trying to calm him down. According to the NEA, six percent of teachers have been attacked by a student. That’s over 200,000 teachers. But you’re … Read more
Wow, we made it! When the pandemic first hit and schools were closing, I wasn’t sure if I’d have enough to write about in 2020. As it turns out, I probably could have posted twice a week. We had some of our most popular … Read more