Much of what we are about involves finding ways to reach ALL kids and involve students in the learning experience. If students are involved and engaged in learning, they won’t be as likely to become distracted and create issues in your classroom. The following classroom management ideas will help you eliminate monkey business in the classroom and include all your students in the learning process.
Something amazing happens when a teacher introduces a timer into the classroom process. Students take notice and are often motivated at the idea of racing the clock.
Through experience, and the many great teachers and parents who came to my rescue; I quickly learned some great tricks and ideas useful in teaching reading and sharing with children the love of reading.
In too many school settings, students hear constant commands from teachers and administrators: "sit down, be quiet, sit still, pay attention, stay awake, control yourself." While these commands are used to create order and discipline, how often are students actually given the tools and training to truly understand how to comply?
These Organization Ideas for Teachers are fabulous. I'm an organizing nut. My favorite store is not a clothing store, or a shoe store. My favorite store is the Container Store. And, I LOVE novel ways to repurpose items to create practical and inexpensive organizers for the home or classroom. This article shares so many new ideas that I've not seen anywhere before. Check it out! These are great.