: Move around the room while teaching. Simply standing near a restless student can often redirect their behavior without a word [5.22, 5.39].
: Ensure consequences are related to the behavior (e.g., a student who makes a mess cleans it up). Avoid punishing the entire class for the actions of a few [5.12, 5.25]. Effective Classroom Management
: Call or email parents early in the year with positive feedback. When students know you are an ally to their family, they are less likely to disrupt your class [5.20, 5.33]. 2. Establish Rules and Routines Early : Move around the room while teaching
: Schedule brief one-on-one check-ins with students to learn about their interests outside of school [5.17, 5.28]. Avoid punishing the entire class for the actions of a few [5
: Explicitly teach and practice every routine—from how to enter the room to how to turn in papers—until it becomes a habit [5.11, 5.13].