Category Archives: Success Stories
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
Spread the Silence
Thanks for the teacher who suggested this idea! “spread the silence” When your students noise level has reached a bit too high (or a lot too high!) for optimal learning to take place, start to spread the silence by asking … Continue reading
Classroom Management Grows With You
In talking recently with a third year teacher, I found a nugget of encouragement I wanted to share with all of you. He was explaining how his classroom management has grown even without him realized it, as he repeated an … Continue reading
Brain Breaks Keep Students Energized and Focused
Brain breaks are just what they sound like: breaks for the brain. Giving the brain a break from thinking every so often helps the brain stay focused and attentive to the task at hand. This allows students to learn more … Continue reading
Demand Attention Before Holiday Breaks
While many teachers demand attention from their students before a holiday break by cracking down on the rules or pleading with students to focus, one teacher came up with a much more creative method that had the students focused and … Continue reading
Success Story: Whisper Teaching
How one teacher found whisper teaching a successful classroom management tool. Continue reading
Succes Story: Silent Lesson
Success story: Silent lesson plan. Continue reading
Success Story: Having Confidence
Learning to have confidence. Continue reading
How to Calm a Class Without Saying Anything
Using a quiet signal helps to quiet the class quickly and easily. Continue reading
Behavioral Help for Teachers
School of Hard Knocks: Getting Behavioral Help for Teachers in the Classroom by Elisabeth Wilkins, EP Editor Brandi Franks Second Grade Teacher Texas When one of Brandi Frank’s second grade students was expelled for punching another teacher in the stomach, … Continue reading
