Author Archives: jenniferw
Kindergarten Students Need Love Too…
It struck me today that an inordinate percentage of visitors to this site are here for tips on Kindergarten behavior plans and so I started wondering what it was about kindergarten that sent teachers searching for information. The Typical Kindergarten Student Kindergarten … Continue reading
Verbal Wisecracks at the Teacher
I was asked how to handle the student discipline issue of verbal wisecracks directed at the teacher. While I do not want to sound like a broken record, the first and most important issue at stake here is what is … Continue reading
Lesson on Bullying
This idea came from Pinterest via a teacher from New York. Teach your class about bullying with this exercise: Have each child take out a piece of paper and crumple it up, stamp on it and really mess it up … Continue reading
How to Manage Cursing in the Classroom
Cursing, swearing, bad language, however you phrase it, the words that fly out of a child’s mouth can be filthy and inappropriate in so many ways. Many would be stunned at the words children say – as young as preschool and kindergarten … Continue reading
Sarcastic Non-verbal Reactions from Students
Thanks to one of my readers asking how to handle students who respond with non-verbal sarcasm in the classroom. Sarcasm is one of those deadly sins in the classroom. Only the right teacher with the right mix of students in … Continue reading
Don’t Lock the kid in the closet
In college, I had a wonderful professor who was able to provide the most hilarious and serious illustrations for the most important lessons. I would like to share with you her story about following through and the importance in the classroom. The … Continue reading
Maintain Classroom Management Without a Voice
Teachers often struggle to take days off when they are sick, and you might find yourself in front of you classroom without a voice if you haven’t already. Teaching without a voice can be a challenge, as can keeping the … Continue reading
Why Students Misbehave
Students don’t misbehave simply because they like acting up (well, some do, but the number of pathological students should be relatively small in your classroom). Understanding why students are misbehaving will help you find the way to reach those students … Continue reading
Homework Assignment: Student Reflection
Here’s your homework assignment for tonight: Sit down with a paper and pen or pencil and write down the names of all of your students. By this time, it should be easy (if you’re like me and you’re still struggling … Continue reading
Break Free From Expectations
I have been hearing a pattern of comments this year from teachers: “I’ve got a tough class, they were tough last year and are just as tough this year.” or, “this class has been tough all along, now it’s my … Continue reading
