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.
6 Ways to Get to Know Your Students and Build a Classroom Community
Teachers can build rapport with students by starting the year with activities that encourage sharing of interests, and by connecting those interests to curriculum.67260-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.Guiding Students to Develop a Clear Understanding of Their Cell Phone Use
Banning cell phones from classrooms can backfire, but teachers can help students think critically about this addictive technology.2.3kStrategies for Managing Challenging Student Behaviors
Student misbehavior has been particularly agonizing for teachers this year, but there are proactive steps educators can take to remedy it.1.7k‘Am I Your Favorite Student?’
This question comes up fairly often, and it’s a good idea to have an answer ready to go.1.7k9 Brain Breaks for Elementary Students
To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.Viewing Late Work Through an Equity Lens
A teacher stopped penalizing late work and started asking students questions about why assignments were late. Here’s what he learned.1.4kHow to Safely Manage a Student in Crisis
A trauma-sensitive, proactive plan for safely managing disruptive behavior includes knowing when to call for support and how to help a student de-escalate.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.31.4k7 Attention-Getters to Use Instead of Raising Your Voice
These visual and audio cues can help middle and high school teachers quickly get students back on track.4.7kA 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.53.5kBuilding Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.10.2k
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.58.4kTeachers (and Students) Can Only Take So Much
Rather than push more content and new initiatives, this year teachers and administrators should consider scaling back.11.4k
