Classroom Management Tips to Start my Classroom

1. Know Your Students

1.1. Learn about their culture

1.2. Learn about their challenges

2. Address Conflict Quickly & Wisely

2.1. Remain Neutral

2.2. Don't accuse. Ask how you can help!

3. Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

3.1. Start day with community building activities

3.2. Group sharing about exciting event

3.3. 'Whip Around'

4. Keep It Real

4.1. Discover their interests!

4.2. Tap into what they already know

5. Connect with Home

5.1. Keep parents/guardians in the know on classroom activities

5.2. Make 'good' calls home frequently

6. Reference

7. Build Community

7.1. Greet Students at door

7.2. Get acquainted with facts and photos

8. Design a Safe & Friendly Classroom

8.1. Exhibit student work

8.2. Desks in groups for interaction

9. Include Students in Creating Norms, Routines & Consequences

9.1. Encourage students to think about behaviour

9.2. Contributing to consequences gives ownership

10. Create a Variety of Communication Channels

10.1. Suggestion Box

10.2. Change students groupings frequently

11. Be Calm Fair & Consistent

11.1. Same Rules for All Students

11.2. Model Positive Behaviours!