Classroom Management
Pick up strategies to build positive, compassionate classroom communities and cope with disruptive behaviors and distractions.
Using Curiosity as a Way to Defuse Power Struggles
When students engage in mildly disruptive behavior, teachers can try asking open questions instead of immediately confronting the behavior.3kClassroom Management Built on Boundaries
Guiding upper elementary students with boundaries rather than rules can make for a more harmonious classroom.921Using the Reggio Emilia ‘Image of the Child’ in Your Classroom
Any preschool teacher can use this concept to help build strong connections with students and create authentic learning experiences.410
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.68kBalancing Friendliness With Firmness
By setting clear expectations for behavior early on, teachers can have fun with their students without losing control of their classrooms.11kA 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.56kThe Art (and Science) of Using Praise for Improvement
In addition to improving relationships, praise from teachers can boost students’ confidence and self-esteem.1.3k4 Ways to Reduce Smartphone Distractions
If students are allowed to have their phones at your school, you can set parameters to help them focus on their work.2.6k
Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement
Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.32.4kUsing Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions
Whether your class discussions are online or off, hand signals enable students to engage in multiple ways.31.6kGetting Out in Front of Behaviors
Teachers can use preventive discipline to help avert episodes of misbehavior before they start.859
10 Powerful Community-Building Ideas
Strategies for ensuring that students in every grade feel like they’re part of the classroom community.47.3k60-Second Strategy: Pom-Pom Jar
Explicitly teaching and celebrating kindness is a simple yet powerful way to build a positive classroom culture.41.7kThe First 5 Days: The Key to Success
Make the start of the new school year go smoothly by preparing for students’ questions and anxieties before the first day of class.6.6kBuilding Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.11.3k
