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Making deals with students is not effective teaching. It teaches students that when they grow up, everything will be negotiable, and they will take no responsibility for their actions or work. (You may find some of the examples in the article silly and funny, but they are all actual "deals" that have been observed in classrooms.)
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Sep 4, 2016

How to implement culture of consistency for student learning

Aug 30, 2016

Successful businesses, sports teams, the military, even Broadway shows—they all have a culture of consistency. So why not our schools?

Read the article linked below to see what it looks like and the specific steps you can take to establish a culture of consistency in your classroom.

How to Have Successful First Days of School

Aug 29, 2016

Successful first days of school are easily attainable. (Click below to access the article full of tips for the early part of a successful school year.)

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The Key to Solving Discipline Problems

Aug 28, 2016

One of the most important articles you will read during this school year, this timeless and popular piece is better read now than later. (Click below to access the article.)

How To Start Class Every Day

Aug 26, 2016

A study showed that in the classroom where the teacher greeted the students at the door, there was an increase in student engagement from 45 percent to 72 percent. How it's done makes a difference.

Read the linked article by Harry and Rosemary Wong to learn simple and enjoyable techniques for starting class every day.

10 Tools for Success on the First Days of School

Aug 25, 2016

The gurus of classroom management present 10 Tools for Success on the First Days of School. (Click below to access the article.)

Classroom Management Strategies: Building on a Strong Founda

by Bo C

Aug 16, 2016

Advice from experienced teachers on how to build a strong foundation for effective classroom management. In this post, learn how to build on that strong foundation and lead your students to happier, more productive learning!

20 Movement Activities for the School Day

Jul 26, 2016

Being involved in movement positively affects children both cognitively and physically. Here are 20 quick, simple ideas to use (and adapt) in your classroom. {Click below]

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by lark265

Jun 16, 2016

haven't had much luck with classroom management....I don't know, maybe I've been trying too hard.

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Cash M. On 6/16/16, lark265 wrote: > haven't had much luck with classroom management....I don't > know, maybe I've been trying too hard.

For kids to behave, there have to be consequences.

Laura gave some great ones. There is a wonderful book by Harry Wong. I think it is called The First days of School. My public library has it. ...See More

Jun 17, 2016

Chasya On 6/16/16, lark265 wrote: > haven't had much luck with classroom management....I don't > know, maybe I've been trying too hard. Depends on your grade level. What works in my high school classes: I tell them I have exactly one rule and that is: Everyone else has the right to learn. We then go through a number of scenarios that might come up i...See More

Jul 24, 2016

How recess supports academic, social-emotional, development

Jul 14, 2016

Stanford Study Shows School Recess Offers Numerous Benefits

Click below to read more about what the report reveals about how recess can impact students' physical, emotional and academic well-being.