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I have a group of ten third-graders for gifted ELA. I am
responsible for their grades and teaching them the ELA
curriculum. Because it is a small group, they get very,
very silly most of the time - they interrupt constantly
when I'm trying to explain something; they think they know
the answers to everything before I've explained it (they
don't) which makes it difficult to teach.

I never had these issues when I was in the regular
classroom. I don't want to turn into a witch, and our time
together is short (only 45 minutes a day). I would
appreciate any ideas on how to get and keep these children
on track. while maintaining a friendly but firm tone.  

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