Behavior Management

This simple behavior management strategy allowed me to anticipate possible behaviors that would happen and plan my reaction or consequence.

Behavior calendars aren't the helpful classroom management tool that you might think. Check out this post to see what you should use instead!

Learn 11 effective ideas for redirecting student behavior in the classroom that you can start using today! The more classroom management techniques you have, the easier it is to find what works for you! Read more on the blog.

It's time to revamp your strategies for behavior management! This post shares highly effective behavior management resources for...

Classroom Management: Using a WOW Board No comments Classroom Management, student recognition, WOW board Have you heard of the WOW board? This tool is not a brand new idea, but I only started using it last year. And, I intend to keep using it! Using a WOW board is a great (and super easy) way to recognize individual students and reward their choices, achievements, and efforts. It is also a great way to boost self-esteem too. What is it? The board is simply a table that is printed onto poster…

Behavior Bingo: My Favorite Classroom Management Tool – Math With Meaning

If you're struggling to manage your classroom, it's important to find behavior management strategies that work for you and your students. This strategy is designed to help you motivate individual students and create a positive learning environment.

In the 18 years I’ve been teaching, I’ve tried all sorts of behavior management systems. I’ve had the kids pull cards. I’ve tried the marbles in a jar. One year I even gave my students tickets for good behavior and excellent participation. Another year, I awarded table points. I’ve even used an economy system where my kiddos earned money and then spent it all in a class store buying trinkets. I was always looking for that PERFECT SYSTEM! The one that would work like a charm with every single…

Classroom management techniques have a tendency to focus on the negative, which isn't always effective or constructive. Of course, negative consequences have a time and a place, but if you haven't tried positive behavior management techniques yet, then you might be surprised how your students react to them when they're used! If you need positive behavior strategies, then this blog post is a great read. Check out this post for 10 tips on using positive behavior management strategies instead.

Summer is the perfect time to rethink how to promote positive behaviors in the classroom or to start planning how to manage a class virtually.