Classroom Management
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Attendance Poster
I have a poster hanging on my door and to keep track of attendance, students flip their picture over (the back has only their names on it) so that I ... Read this tip
Plastic Bears
I have a little plastic bear for each student in a basket sitting on my table. Students’ names are on the bottom of each bear. During share time I randomly ... Read this tip
Class Mascot and Motto
Have your children decide on a mascot and motto for your classroom. Make sure your mascot and motto are compatible. Students can brainstorm and vote on ideas. An example would ... Read this tip
Where Are You? Chart
To always know where my students are, I have a Where Are You? Chart located by the door of my classroom. On the chart I have places within the school ... Read this tip
How to Keep Kids in a Straight Line
To help my students, especially the little ones, keep a straight line when walking on the hallway, I say “Single File with a smile!” Kids love this, it’s catchy, and ... Read this tip
Sign Language
Use sign language in the classroom. When you are just beginning to introduce a new sign, always make sure to say it and sign it together with the group. Once ... Read this tip
Clean Up Time
Just before I announce that it is time to clean up, I take a quick look around the classroom and select one item that will need to be picked up ... Read this tip
Attendance / Lunch Count
To send in an accurate lunch count, I have a chart hanging on my door. Before students enter the classroom, they move their Popsicle stick that is stuck to the ... Read this tip
Classroom Jobs
I give every student in my classroom a specific job to give them ownership within the classroom. Jobs include pledge leader, song leader, calendar helper, teacher helper, line leader, door ... Read this tip
Sign Language to Communicate Needs
I have my students sign to me rather than raising their hands when they need to use the restroom, get a drink, sharpen their pencils, or have something really important ... Read this tip