Classroom Management tips

non verbal cues work well, no talk-back

private thumbs up helpful for peer pressure

tap system to refocus students, ADHD  private to student

private communication cues

for perpetual offenders ask yourself (at third offense) internal or external, same time, bored, place in classroom, as start of intervention process

relationship building be in tune with clientele, adjust to the needs of students

clarity of expectations, make sure kids understand - have them state, model behavior, know procedures, comfortable

inconsistency hurts behavior, establish a school norm

remediate if off track, reestablish norms

daily flexibility due to the day activities, weather, assemblies

fairness to all students,

behavior plans, struggle, special students get rewards, causes problem with kids who do well every day.

are negative consequences are effective? take away activities, when to use or should you use--- natural consequences, take away time

re-focus room

proximity helps, student seating moves

personal tolerance, some teachers have little, cause some problems with this

you create the weather in your classroom for each day

classroom environment makes a difference, overcrowded, color,

is it fair to punish whole class for few? divide and conquer separate off problem kids

stay calm and respectful with student fights... but mean business

set up rules in depth at beginning of year, may have to re-norm later first 2-3 weeks establish code of content over content knowledge development

Wong first week of school, reading  vast and endless sea ahead of you, get buy-in to start moving forward.