Miss Jones Grade 2 Classroom Management Ideasaf Emily Jones
1. Parent Teacher Relationships
1.1. Establish clear lines of communication
1.2. Ask parents to sign their childs agenda daily
1.3. Take the time to meet the parents before the school year starts
1.4. When parents ask questions, use resources to guide them
1.5. Explain decisions made about the child
1.6. Listen to parents when they are talking about their child. They may give you information you did not previously know
1.7. Create opportunities for the parents to help with their children's learning at home
2. Teach the Behaviours You Want To See In The Classroom
2.1. Acknowledge and reward positive behaviours
2.2. Use a calm voice
2.3. Lead by example
2.4. Take advantage of brain breaks. Students in grade 2 only have an attention span of approximately 14 to 35 minutes.
2.5. Teach and practice routines and expectations
2.6. Check in with students continuously
2.7. Model what is acceptable as well as what is not acceptable behaviour
3. Establish Classroom Rules and Policies Early On
3.1. Make the rules meaningful
3.2. Set expectations for both individual and group work
3.3. Lead by example
3.4. Involve the students in the creation of the rules
3.5. Create a rhyme or song to help the students remember the classroom rules
3.6. Post the rules and policies on a poster in the classroom
3.7. Creating these rules at the beginning of the school year and reinforcing them every day helps the students know how to act in class
4. Time Management
4.1. Creating lesson plans ahead of time
4.2. Use folders for each student to separate their school work between now and later work
4.3. Have sub plans ahead of time
4.4. Write a brief log after every class so you know what works for your class and what doesn't
4.5. Don't do tomorrow what you can do today but at the same time organize the day by priorities. You won't get everything done you want to in one day.
4.6. Plan for potential crisis that may arise
4.7. Set aside personal time if you can
4.8. Do marking in bursts. If the marking is objective, ask someone to help with the load.
4.9. Give out homework sporadically
4.10. Use the 2-minute rule. If it can be done in less than 2 minutes, do the task now.
5. Disruptive Behaviour
5.1. Ackowledge positive behaviours
5.2. Avoid power struggles
5.3. Frequent home contact
5.4. Take a break
5.5. Teach conflict resolution skills
5.6. Praise when on task
5.7. Praise when well behaved and cooperative
6. Failing To Turn In Work
6.1. Assign a buddy
6.2. Colour coded folders for assignments
6.3. Daily planner
6.4. Finish work during recess, lunch or after school
6.5. Individual work space away from others
6.6. Create a structured routine
6.7. Have student organise their materials once a day
6.8. Create a rewards system for incentive
6.9. Take away unstructured or free time
6.10. Teach organisational skills
6.11. Use a visual schedule
7. Sources
7.1. PBISWorld.com Home Page
7.2. Second Grade Classroom Management Ideas That Are Absolutely Genius
8. Student Engagement Strategies
8.1. Non-verbal hand signals to minimize disruptions
8.2. Use cues to get the classes attention
8.3. Play music when transitioning activites
8.4. Engage with your students interests
8.5. Make lessons interactive
8.6. Connect learning to the real world
8.7. Create a routine
8.8. Use blended learning techniques such as making sure students individually master the concept before they move on
8.9. Move around the seating every once in a while
9. Tardiness
9.1. Acknowledge positive behaviour
9.2. Assign a classroom job
9.3. Greet the student first thing in the morning using their name
9.4. Office referral if needed
9.5. Talk to student about why they were tardy
9.6. Talk to parents about resolutions
9.7. Simple reward system for when they arrive on time
10. Inappropriate Language
10.1. Take away privileges
10.2. Model appropriate language
10.3. Acknowledge positive behaviours
10.4. Apologize to the person they spoke inappropriate to
10.5. Call parent or send a note home
10.6. Redirection
10.7. Reflection sheet
10.8. Speak calmly and one on one with the student
10.9. Teach substitute words
11. Hyperactivity
11.1. Break down assignments and directions
11.2. Individual work space and headphones
11.3. Focus on redirection
11.4. Stress ball, fidget or velcro on the desk
11.5. Teach relaxation techniques
11.6. Check in with parents
11.7. Reward system
11.8. Sensory tools
11.9. Teach coping skills
11.10. Daily behaviour form
11.11. Structured time out
11.12. Counselor referral
12. Class Jobs
12.1. Use a job wheel
12.2. Play music while students do their daily/weekly job
12.3. Hold your students accountable
12.4. Classroom jobs helps teach students about responsibility and cooperation
12.5. Create a rewards system for incentive
12.6. Students get everything ready for the next day of classes, which helps them appreciate the work that goes into the classroom
