Tag Archives: Student motivation
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
Fun Friday – Idea of the Week
This week’s idea – Fun Friday Fun Friday is a way to motivate students to display good behavior throughout the week in order to receive a preferred activity on Friday as a reward. This is often more effective than taking … Continue reading
Mystery Student – Idea of the Week
For the month of April, I am going experiment with an idea of the week. For those of you who subscribe to this blog, I am asking for one favor – if you like the idea of the week and … Continue reading
Establishing Classroom Management as a Tutor
When working as a tutor, classroom management and student discipline is a very different beast as one reader pointed out. There is no principal to sent the student to, parents are not always helpful and the child may not take … 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
Spring Fever Strategies
As the weather warms up, students and teachers both will begin to experience spring fever. This oven results in overactive students who would rather act up than sit in class and pay attention. Finding new methods of disciplining and motivating … Continue reading
101 Classroom Management Tips
101 tips for classroom management. Continue reading
When Saying “Good Job” is Bad
understanding praise and when it is appropriate to use the general phrase “good job” Continue reading
Ideas for Improving the Classroom
Great ideas for use in the classroom. Continue reading
Choosing Behavior Plan Rewards
Choosing rewards for behavior plans. Continue reading
