Category: Classroom Management Principles

I know how it feels to be a new teacher in a challenging classroom. I was terrified and didn’t think I could survive my first year as an educator, but now I’m about to start my 10th year teaching! If you are feeling lost or overwhelmed with your class this school year, please read on…

Attitude is a tricky thing to change, but it doesn’t have to be! In this blog post, we’ll share some of the best ways that you can motivate students with bad attitudes. We know those attitude problems are difficult for teachers and students alike, so we hope these tips will help both parties work together…

As a teacher, you are faced with various challenges daily. One of those can be dealing with disrespectful students. How do you respond to them?  This post will discuss the different ways teachers should respond when they encounter disrespect from their students. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and all educators need to find what works best…

Have you ever had a student who has yelled or shouted at you? If so, then this blog post is for you. This blog will explore the different ways to handle these situations and how they can be calmed down.  What are some strategies that I can use when students yell or shout at me?…

How are you supposed to teach if the kids don’t behave? Many people have asked me this question, those of my friends who are training to be teachers. And while it might seem like it’s just one of those tough jobs nobody can do, there are 5Ps of classroom rules which will help you stay…

The classroom is a society of students. And just like any other society, it is argued that there must be rules and regulations for its successful operation. As teachers, our main goal is to create a classroom full of responsible students. That makes the class an effective place for effective teaching and learning to take…

One of the issues that affect our health these days is stress. Stress can be the cause of many problems in our lives. As teachers, we must do well to avoid and manage our stress effectively. This means a lot for us and our success in the teaching profession. In this article, we will examine…

Teachers need support and professional confidence to be able to manage behavior in the classroom successfully. Effective collaboration with colleagues can provide these ingredients for the teacher. It is also necessary for reducing stress, burnout, and depression when a teacher faces problems n managing behavior in his/her classroom. In this article, we will discuss the…

There are numerous strategies employed by teachers to help them manage their classrooms effectively. One of these strategies is the use of behavioral contracts. A behavioral contract is one of the most powerful classroom management techniques used by effective teachers. This is often used when other strategies fail to perform up to the expectations of…

Getting the most out of your instructional time is critical for students’ learning and achievement. One of the most important factors that impact teachers’ instructional time is their ability to manage transitions effectively. There are instances, some teachers complain about how long it takes them to get their students to transition from one activity to…