The ultimate list of classroom management strategies, organized into verbal and non-verbal strategies, parent communication tips,rewards and prizes, games, brain breaks, and visual strategies.
Whole class rewards are perfect to encourage classroom culture and a team approach to learning! I have the perfect (and super easy) printable to be used as a whole class reward system... STAR JAR!
If you work with children, I can promise you that you will come across at least one student that has these difficult behaviors. Not only are they really stressful for the teacher but they impact the student’s life in many ways. Behaviors like disrespect and defiance can make classroom's chaotic.
I don’t know about you, but I can always use more classroom management tools! This was my first year back teaching after 2 years off. In some ways, I felt like I was starting over, and in some ways, I felt like a veteran teacher! Anyways, after the year was over, I knew there were […]
Happy November, teacher friends! I love this season so much in the classroom! You can really feel that the breaks are so close and Christmas is in the air! Sometimes, along with that comes the need for more redirection because students can sense it, too. That's when I pull out a classroom behavior management game to get us back on track. The goal of these games is to take students from being extrinsically motivated to intrinsically motivated. I want them to make the right choice because it's the right thing to do and not just for a prize. How you, as the teacher, approach that makes all the difference and sets the tone. They need a good amount of positive feedback when playing these games for them to be successful, such as, "I noticed how quickly and quietly you transitioned from the carpet to your seat." You can then ask a student to add a game piece to the board. If you have strong routines and a classroom management system in place, I promise that you will see a noticeable difference in the way your classroom runs with my Classroom Management Games. I wanted to make the prizes simple and free, so I always post this list as a reminder for me. I will pick maybe three and have students vote on what they want to work towards. This gives them a goal to strive for. We also go over expectations for the game and the specific ways they can earn a game piece. Each game will focus on a specific behavior. Once we get that behavior or routine down, we move onto a different game. Transitions are something I am always working on, so I made this one, Transitions are as Easy as Pie. When students exhibit a quick, quiet, and smooth transition, they get to add a piece of pie to the game board. Once the pie is built, they earn the reward. Some groups tattle more than others, so it's up to you on whether or not you use this game. The group from this year tattled fairly frequently, so I would have definitely used this game! Students can earn a piece by effectively solving problems amongst themselves. I earn a piece for tic tac toe if someone tattles. Be sure to go over what is a tattle and what needs to be brought to the teacher. Good manners is so important to me. I want my students to display good manners throughout the building and to be models for others. When they get a compliment for having good manners, such as in the cafeteria, they earn a dish for the Thanksgiving table. This game really gets them thinking about how they act inside and outside of the classroom. Your definition of goodness might be different than mine, but for me, I am looking for students showing acts of kindness to other students and to adults at school. When they are caught showing goodness or kindness, they get to add a piece to the BUMP board. If they are exhibiting a less desirable behavior, I get to add a piece. You can bump each other's piece off the board; I don't bump them but they do bump me quite frequently. The goal is to get four in a row. I also let students tell me if someone is kind to them for a piece for the class. The turkey challenge is just a classic game of students vs. teacher. Choose the focus you need for your class, such as raising their hand or being engaged. Students are the turkeys and are trying to earn pieces for their side. If they are not exhibiting the desired behavior, the teacher earns a piece. Whoever has the most at the end of the lesson or day wins. I print each of these games on cardstock and laminate them. I use round Velcro dots from Amazon to attach the pieces to the game board. I display the game at the front of the room, so that students can have that visual of what they are working on and for. You can even ask your students what they think the class needs to work on to give them more ownership over the game. You can find the link to the games HERE or by clicking on any of the photos. An update to the December games is on the way, so be on the lookout for that! Thanks for stopping by!
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As teachers, we all face different behavior challenges in the classroom. These challenges can change day to day or even year to year, but dealing with student behavior is something that no teacher can escape. We can however, use all the tools in our tool box to proactive instead of reactive. I have found over ... Read More about 3 Behavior Essentials for Teachers
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We are always working on improving our behavior, because, well toddlers live in this house lol I made these punching cards and they are working so well that I wanted to share them with you as a free printable. I am very cautious with incentives. Food is never used as a reward to encourage behavior because I don't want to enable an unhealthy relationship with food. Also I don't want to initiate a token economy where my kids are only doing behaviors (or not doing) for a reward/punishment. Anyone can be trained to say something, but does that change their heart? Usually not. According to the Bible, our behavior is an outpouring of our heart, so we have A LOT of conversations in our home to ensure our kids learn right from wrong and develop internal motivation. In the past we have used colored Popsicle sticks and a ticket jar to help us with character & behavior training. Both have worked well, but I wanted to try out something new. No matter how we are training our children, we know that they are very visual, so they need to be able to see their progress. I printed these behavior cards in color on cardstock paper so that they would hold-up with the punching. Every time one of my kids uses their manners, is kind, shares, listens well, cleans up without being asked, is respectful and obedient, and has a generous spirit and demonstrates a servants heart, they get to punch their card. They usually like to pick the color that they want, and then punch the hole. Dutch can punch his card by himself, but Ellis needs help or she tells Dutch what color she wants and he helps her. I get the kids to punch their own cards, because I want them to know that this is all about THEIR behavior and they need to take responsibility for their own actions. When their card is completed, they earn special activities (i.e. a field trip, go feed the ducks, they get to pick the book before bed, etc.) This is all about positive reinforcement. If they are disrespectful or do not use their manners, nothing happens to the card, they just don't get to punch it. Since they are working towards completing their card, poor behavior sets them back from their goal. Withholding a hole punch is a really big deal to them. This has been working really well in our home lately so I thought I would share it with you (free printable).
use these phrases to get your students attention and re-focus them during your lessons.
It seems like every day there is an endless stream of students reporting behaviors or incidents that happen in the classroom. On one hand, we want to help our students feel heard and validated so they know we are a safe person for them to talk to. On the other hand, we certainly don't want to feed into the tattle machine. It's a fine line to walk. So how do we handle tattling in our classrooms?
Classroom Management: Using a WOW Board No comments Classroom Management, student recognition, WOW board Have you heard of the WOW board? This tool is not a brand new idea, but I only started using it last year. And, I intend to keep using it! Using a WOW board is a great (and super easy) way to recognize individual students and reward their choices, achievements, and efforts. It is also a great way to boost self-esteem too. What is it? The board is simply a table that is printed onto poster sized paper. The table is labeled with letters along the bottom, and numbers along the side, creating cells. It is laminated so it can be used again and again. I printed my board using the standard poster size setting on our poster maker. I know that some schools may not have a poster maker, but there is no rule that says your WOW board has to be poster sized! How do you use it? When you see a student making a smart choice, setting a good example, making gains, or whatever you feel should be recognized, they add their name to the board. They can choose any space they want and write their name in the selected space. Many WOW boards have 100 spaces, but I like for it to fill up quickly, so my board has only 25 spaces. Since I use other means of recognizing students, like reward tags, I didn't want a board with 100 spaces. Since the board is laminated, students can use an Expo Vis-a-Vis marker to add their name. This makes it easy to erase and start over when we're ready to do so. What do you do when the board is full? When the board is full of students' names, I choose 5 students to receive a "prize." Really, they get to choose a classroom reward coupon. Prize buckets and I don't get along (#clutter). The classroom rewards cost me nothing and the kids love them. You can find all sorts of classroom reward options on TPT. Then, I erase the board and we start filling it up again and the cycle repeats. How do you choose the winners? I usually just pick five random cells and write them on a sticky note, without looking to see whose names are in those cells. For example, I might write down A3, C4, B5, D2, E1. I call out the cell number and identify the name of the student written in that cell. They're a winner! You could write all your cells (i.e. A1, A2, A3, etc.) on color tiles, small slips of paper, or anything else you can fit into a small bucket. Then, when it is time to choose your winners, you just pull a tile, slip of paper, etc. out of the bucket and match it to the name in that space on your board. Using a Wow board is just another way to recognize your students and motivate them to do their best. If you'd like to give it a try, you can download my free template. If your school doesn't have a poster maker, don't dismiss the idea of using a WOW board. You could easily print this on regular paper and just use a smaller sized version. The kids will still love it! DON'T FORGET IT, PIN IT! Share It:
I don't know how many times I have heard this from substitute and special area teachers, but it has definitely been too many! And I am determined to win this battle! So, where do you go when you need ideas? Pinterest, of course! I made up some "Quiet Spray!" You spray the ROOM to signal children to get quiet. Or you can just leave the bottle empty. Mine love the mist in the air. It is so funny! {I do not condone spraying a child! As much as you might want to! Ha! ;)} Original Idea I had to have some quiet critters! They are so cute! I give them incentive tickets with it. Our school participates in a School Wide Positive Behavior Support program, and we use cub cash as an incentive. They can cash it in at our cub store. This is my "on task" container with the critters. I always change out my prizes. This month I am using crazy straws {from the Dollar Tree}. You would think they were gold the way they carry on about them! Ha! They really want them! They even take it to lunch and drink their milk with it! So funny! Original Quiet Critter Idea I have uploaded these FREEBIES onto TPT, because Google Docs has not been very cooperative lately. :( Click the pic below to download the crazy straw labels. Click below to download the other quiet labels, along with some pep cards. Hand the student the card to redirect. When they have read it, they flip it over and you can then pick it up. You can redirect a child without having to stop and interrupt learning! Love these during observations! What do you do to keep your class quiet? I must say these are working for the most part; my little ones just need lots of reminders! On a sidenote {and mainly to make myself accountable!}, I am working on a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory math and literacy unit. Be on the lookout! I also can't wait to share what we did for Valentine's Day last year. I will save that for another post. MLK Jr. Day is coming up! Here is the little display I did last year. I found it here. Students wrote and then typed what they wanted to be when they grew up. I can't wait to see what everyone else plans on doing! Have a fabulous Friday! ~The Lemonade Stand Teachers
This behavior reflection sheet is a simple and easy way to help your students' reflect on their behavior and process their emotions. Great tool for working on those BIG emotions! ...
Do you find yourself constantly dealing with chaos and disruptive behavior? It’s time to put an end to the frustration and restore peace and order. How can you do that you ask? Two words… TOKEN BOARDS. Token boards act as a visual representation of progress and reinforcement, helping children stay focused, motivated, and engaged in ... Read More about From Chaos to Calm: Mastering Behavior with Token Boards
Best classroom management tool ever! This free Behavior Reflections graphic organizer from Laura Candler is a great way to teach kids to accept responsibility for their choices.
When you encourage positive behavior supports in school, you get positive results. These posters will motivate any student to do the right thing.
When you return to the classroom after winter break, it is important to take some time to review classroom expectations. Students thrive when they know what is expected of them, especially after having 2 weeks off of school. I repeat-REVIEW YOUR CLASSROOM EXPECTATATIONS. Even if your class was only out for 2 weeks, I guarantee ... Read More about Review Classroom Expectations
Do you struggle with classroom management? Here are four strategies that you can add to your toolkit that will make it just a little bit more effective.
Behavior Charts PDF and Editable Behavior Charts **Behavior Charts Updated: Update includes new PDF printable behavior charts and editable behavior charts with the capability of adding and deleting rows! Behavior Charts are a must for your classroom to not only track behavior, but to reward positive behavior. Students need to be able to visually see how there day is going and also have a goal or reward to work towards. That is why I created this product that has multiple types of behavior charts. When students are held accountable and rewarded for their good behavior, we start to see the negative behavior fade away. Within this product you will find: 41 different daily behavior charts 4 weekly behavior charts 3 Sticker Charts 1 list of Student Reward Ideas *** 28 Editable Behavior Charts : Daily and Weekly editable charts - Type directly into PowerPoint for easy editing! *** updated to include 3 editable behavior charts with the capability of adding and deleting rows! These charts work great with my behavior binder! You can find it here: Behavior Binder You can find these charts digitally here! Digital Behavior Charts Need a quick way to find out what motivates your student(s) to work and behave appropriately? These reinforcement assessments are perfect to use to find determine rewards and reinforcers for your student(s). Reinforcement Assessments If you have any questions on how to best implement behavior charts into your classroom, please feel free to email me at [email protected] Don't forget to click the green star at the top of the page to follow me and be the first to know about new resources! Also please leave feedback to earn TPT credit on future purchases! This purchase is for ONE classroom only. This is a single classroom download, which means this product CANNOT be shared from teacher to teacher. If you are interested in sharing it with other classrooms, you can purchase additional licenses using the Teachers Pay Teachers tool located in your account under "My Purchases." Thank you so much! Brooke Reagan © Brooke Reagan 2017
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Display classroom rules, procedures, expectations for treating others and supplies, and sub behavior policies in these anchor charts!
Hey there friends! I am SO excited to share with you my new classroom for the 2014 school year 🙂 This is my fifth year teaching and my first time to really change things up! I traded in primary colors for BRIGHTS and love how it turned out! Also, with the help of many awesome […]
If you work with children, I can promise you that you will come across at least one student that has these difficult behaviors. Not only are they really stressful for the teacher but they impact the student’s life in many ways. Behaviors like disrespect and defiance can make classroom's chaotic.
Behavior Alert & Behavior Praise includes Student Apology Letter and Behavior Chart for Tracking. This is an easy tool for excellent behavior management in the classroom! This resource includes a Behavior Alert (for 'bad' behavior) and a Behavior Praise (for outstanding behavior) half-page note to send home to parents. This behavior alert note allows you to praise good behavior or send home a behavior alert. These behavior notes may be used along with a behavior chart. This resource also includes a fill-in-the-blank student apology letter template for kids to write to a classmate, teacher, and/or parent. I always keep a big stack of Behavior Alert and Behavior Praise notes on a clipboard ready to go! I only use the Alerts as needed. However, I try and send home a Behavior Praise to a student every few days. A great way to make sure every students receives a Praise note is at the beginning of the month, write each student's name on one. Keep track of who receives Praises & Alerts on the included Behavior Chart. There are multiple behaviors you can check off on the Behavior Alerts and Praises and a blank spot to write your own. Three lines on the bottom are for parent, student & teacher signature. Enjoy this quick, easy and consistent behavior management technique! This product also includes a FREE fill-in-the-blank student apology letter and behavior chart to keep track of Praise & Alert notes. Read my recent blog post to learn more how I use these Behavior Alerts & Praises in my own classroom Looking for more Classroom Forms? - Beginning of Year Parent and Student Survey - Free Homework Pass - Test Retake Request - Student Reading Log - Missing Homework Note - Behavior Alert and Behavior Praise - Apology Letter - Conference Forms with Student Self Reflection - Absent Student Form - Weekly Homework Agenda ❤ Click HERE to view 750+ resources by Happy Teacher Happy Students ❤ ************************************************************************************************ ⭐Happy Teacher Club Join for Exclusive Freebies, Tips & Tricks ⭐Happy Teacher Happy Students Blog Visit My Blog and Chat All Things Teaching! ⭐Instagram: Let's be friends! Use one of my resources in your class or homeschool? I want to see it! Tag me @happyteacherhappystudents in your photo I’ll send you a special freebie. ⭐ Questions? Looking for something not already in my store? Contact Me @ [email protected] ************************************************************************************************ ** Visit my STORE and click on the 'green star' to follow me and be the first to know about new products, sales & freebies! ** Please remember to rate this product so that you earn TPT Credits for future purchases! Copyright © Happy Teacher Happy Students. All rights reserved. This file is intended for classroom and personal use only. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: **You may print for your personal, classroom use, and non-commercial use only. **Clipart, graphics, photographs, found inside this product are copyrighted. They may not be extracted from this file without written permission from the original artist(s).
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Individual behavior management with individual bingo boards to help students reach behavior goals in a fun and effective way.
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Behavior Classroom Management Tool for Teachers. This would also work great in a homeschool environment. Quiet critters only come out of their jar when students are working quietly. They are a great tool to help control sound level and focus in a fun way. Each set includes 15-16 critters and their safe "sound proof", plastic 16oz jar. No two critters are alike. I have stopped using sparkly critters due to the eyes not adhering well and falling off.
How do you stop students from blurting out in the classroom? Do you have some processes in place to curb blurting, but they're just not working for you
Today I wanted to share some ideas for students who need frequent reminds to stay on task, complete their work, and use safe hands and feet. During my first few […]
