Elementary classroom behavior management

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…

Honesty time. I was terrible at parent communication when I first started teaching. Like, I avoided it at all cost. I was terrified of parents and did not want to talk to them. I think that isn’t really a strange response as a first year teacher, but it did not work well for me. The […]

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Whether your class is wild and crazy or attentive and respectful, these hacks and voice level models will transform your noisy classroom.

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KEEP STUDENTS ACCOUNTABLE: When behavior is on public display, students are more willing to go the extra mile to be kind and more respectful to both their teachers and their peers. SIMPLE ORGANIZATION: This behavior jar is easy-to-use, colorful and fun. It’s a quick, fun way to bring cheer to your classroom and keep students motivated and engaged. EASY TO USE: When students are doing well, add a magnetic candy into the jar. Once enough candies are earned the class gets a reward! Extra recess…

Do you have a positive reward system in your classroom? I am a firm believer in having a positive reward system. Even as an adult, I love to hear positive things from my supervisors and colleagues. Kids are the exact same way. They want to be rewarded. I’m sure you have rules and consequences for […]

Classroom callbacks are a technique that teachers use to get the students’ attention in a quick and fun way. Free resource available.