How to Manage a Chatty Class
Some years you get a quiet group. Other years, you get a chatty class. If you find yourself stopping every few minutes to wait for the room to settle, you…
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Helping Kids Avoid the Hook: Social-Emotional Learning with Simon’s Hook
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a student take the bait when someone said something mean. Whether it’s “You have cooties!” or “You talk funny,” elementary-aged kids are constantly…
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How to Deal with Student Conflicts in The Classroom
Friendship drama, playground scuffles, “she said–he said” moments—it’s all part of a typical school day. Student conflicts happen, especially in elementary school, where kids are still learning how to manage…
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How Do You Handle Students Who Constantly Interrupt or Call Out?
We all have that one student (or a few) who loves to blurt out answers before you even finish the question. Or maybe it’s the kid who constantly comments during…
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What Are the Best Strategies for Managing a Talkative Class?
Every teacher has encountered that class—the one where students treat every transition like a group chat and every lesson like a social hour. While a chatty class isn’t always a…
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Positive Encouragement in the Classroom – Motivate Students & Build Resilience
Positive encouragement is a powerful tool for teachers and a cornerstone of classroom management. Words of affirmation impact students’ motivation and self-confidence, making them believe in their abilities and tackle…
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75 Fun Attention Getters and Call and Response Ideas for the Classroom
Fun attention getters for the classroom are one of the most effective tools you have for redirecting students without stopping the lesson. Whether your class is deep in group work,…
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Classroom Money Reward System: How to Use Classroom Cash for Positive Behavior
A classroom money reward system gives students a visible, tangible goal: earn classroom cash for meeting expectations, save it up, and spend it on prizes or privileges they actually want….
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10 Whole Group Instruction Strategies for Better Classroom Management
Whole group instruction strategies can make the difference between a lesson that flows and one that falls apart. When you are leading direct instruction with 20 or more students, you…
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51 Free Classroom Incentives and Rewards That Actually Motivate Students
Classroom incentives and rewards do not have to cost money, require candy, or create extra work. If you are looking for classroom incentives that actually motivate students, whether that means…
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Is Your Class Too Loud? 8 Tips for a Quiet Classroom
Do you find yourself struggling with the noise level in your classroom? Have you received feedback from other teachers or your principal expressing concerns about the noise? Creating a calm,…
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6 Practical Ways to Reduce Classroom Disruptions
Time. We all have the same amount, right? So how can you use the time you have in your classroom most effectively? Realistically it’s easy to lose ten to fifteen…
