Tag 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
Checklist for Writing Class Rules
Checklist for class rules in the middle of the school year. 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
