Classroom Management
Pick up strategies to build positive, compassionate classroom communities and cope with disruptive behaviors and distractions.
6 Ways to Create and Sustain Community
Interviews with teachers reveal the importance of relationship-building and student voice and choice. Here’s how to incorporate these in classroom routines.4074 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.2.5k
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.66.5kBalancing Friendliness With Firmness
By setting clear expectations for behavior early on, teachers can have fun with their students without losing control of their classrooms.10kA 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.56k
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.20.1kClassroom Management Strategies That Build Relationships
For minor behavioral challenges, these techniques can help you restore order while keeping students in the classroom.3.3k
Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement
Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.32.3kThe 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.6.6kUsing Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions
Whether your class discussions are online or off, hand signals enable students to engage in multiple ways.31.6k
10 Powerful Community-Building Ideas
Strategies for ensuring that students in every grade feel like they’re part of the classroom community.47k60-Second Strategy: Pom-Pom Jar
Explicitly teaching and celebrating kindness is a simple yet powerful way to build a positive classroom culture.41.7k4 Proactive Steps to Avoid Misbehavior From the First Day of Class On
Carefully working on relationship building right from the start of the school year can help teachers avoid discipline issues.6.5kBuilding Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.11.3k7 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.10.7k
