Classroom Management
Learn strategies for building positive, compassionate classroom communities that engage learners, and find and exchange tips for coping with disruptive behaviors and managing distraction.
Guiding Older Students to Enter and Exit the Classroom Smoothly
After so much time out of school, middle and high school students may need multiple refreshers on classroom procedures.1.1k
60-Second Strategy: Ask 3 Before Me
When students help each other in the classroom, they gain confidence and independence—and you get to keep on teaching.
Understanding and Supporting Your Student With ODD
The behaviors associated with oppositional defiant disorder can be challenging in the classroom, but there are strategies to help build relationships and make way for learning.
7 Things Teachers Say to Create a Supportive Classroom
The things teachers say can cut deeply or build a lasting foundation for success. Here are seven teacher-tested expressions to try this year.3.9k
How Novice and Expert Teachers Approach Classroom Management Differently
A 2021 study reveals the ways in which new and experienced teachers think about discipline—plus 6 takeaways for managing your classroom effectively this year.9.9k
Making Self-Paced Learning Work for Younger Kids
This differentiation approach frees teachers up to meet students’ needs. The result? Students only tackle material they’re ready for, and all students achieve mastery.1.4k
9 Brain Breaks for Elementary Students
To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.
The Necessity of Finding More Ways to Praise
Encouraging students is not enough, says a new study—you actually have to raise your ratio of praise to reprimands dramatically, and that might mean keeping track.1.3kUsing Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions
Whether your class discussions are online or off, hand signals enable students to engage in multiple ways.31.4k
8 Activities for Students (and Teachers) to Create a Mindful Classroom
Everyone in the classroom benefits when there are opportunities throughout the day to reflect and prepare for learning.2.2k
Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement
Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.29.7kA Student-Centered Model of Blended Learning
When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.53.5k
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.51.2k
A Framework for Managing Teacher-Student Conflicts
An assistant principal shares advice for new teachers on when to handle student misbehavior on their own and when to seek help.792
The Magic of a Noisy Classroom
Sometimes building connections and community matters more than adhering stringently to all of the rules, teachers say.5.2k