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When I first began teaching, I used to take my teacher bag home almost every night. During the weekends, I even enlisted my poor husband to help me grade papers or cut out templates. On a few occasions, I even took my work with me to the beach!

I know, I know, the first rule of teaching is to NEVER take work home!

But as a new teacher, I thought that taking my work home just meant that I was dedicated! Little did I know how quickly my teaching job would begin to consume my life.

Fast forward 19 years later, and I can honestly say that I RARELY.IF.EVER bring work home. And the truth of the matter is that I still consider myself to be a DEDICATED TEACHER.

So how do I do it all during the school day? How do I manage to grade papers, create lesson plans, call and meet with parents, analyze and document data, plan for Tier 3 interventions, and put out all the unexpected fires that occur during a regular school day?

The truth of the matter is that I DON'T... and you can't either... and THAT'S. PERFECTLY.OKAY!

Instead of getting frustrated with not being able to do it all on one day, I've learned that the key is to become "Master of Your Own Minutes". I've learned that by following a few simple strategies, you can end the school day feeling good about yourself, and proud of what you have been able to accomplish.

Let's face it, teachers nowadays are bombarded with work... we have to plan, grade papers, call parents, refer students, collect data, and the list goes on. Many days we barely even have time to go to the bathroom. That's why learning to manage your time wisely is so important. Not only will it help you get the most out of your day, but it will prevent you from reaching teacher burn out. Here's how to get started...

Get To School Early

Even if you're just able to get there 30 min. before the day begins, it makes a huge difference! Use this time to plan your day. Look at your calendar and check for any upcoming due dates. Schedule a parent conference for the morning if possible. Planning these meetings early, guarantees that they won't last an hour or two. (I kid you not, I learned this lesson the hard way. Apparently, some parents are not in a rush to get home at the end of the day.) If you hold meetings after school, you run the risk of a VERY.LENGTHY.MEETING. #beentheredonethat #notdoingthatagain .

Develop a Weekly Plan

Figure out what tasks you have to complete every week. Then create a weekly schedule that includes those tasks and that works for you. For example on Mondays and Tuesdays I like to work on my lesson plans for the following week. On Wednesdays I like to catch up on any student paperwork or parent communications that I have pending. Thursdays is my copy day and Friday I like to prep for the following week or anything unexpected that's popped up. The key is to develop a routine or a plan that works for you and to stick to it.

Stick With One

Don't try to multitask... I repeat, DO NOT MULTI-TASK! I know that many people believe that they are great multi-taskers, but the truth is that they.are.not. I'm one of those people! It's sad, but for years I convinced myself that I could do it. Of course I could... I mean I was a mom... And everyone knows that mom's are good at multi-tasking, right? WRONG!!!

As a matter of fact, after doing a little bit of research of my own, I discovered that only a very small percentage of the population are actually good at it. Scientists at Stanford University found out that "people who multitask are actually less productive and waste more time when switching between tasks". So don't bite off more than you can chew. Stick to one task... see it through... do it well... and once you've checked it off your list... move on to the next task.

Top Three

Stop overwhelming yourself with a long list of To Do's. Instead, begin each day by picking your Top Three To Do's for that day. Write them down on a post it and stick it on your planner or somewhere you can see it easily. Refer to it throughout the day. Those are your goals for the day! Remember to stick to one task at a time, and cross them off as you complete them. Trust me when I tell you that at the end of the day when you see your Top Three to do's checked off, you're going to feel accomplished! Especially since you're probably used to keeping a ginormous list where you cross one task off only to find that 10 more To Do's mysteriously made their way onto the list. Pretty hard to feel accomplished like that, don't you think! Click here to download a template so that you can print your own Today's Top 3 to do list.

Now, I know what you're thinking... you have ALOT more than 3 To Do's a week. I know I do... but I like to keep a master To Do list tucked away so that I'm not always staring at my L-O-N-G grocery list that never seems to go away. That's actually where I go to select my top three for the day. I've found that focusing on 3 daily tasks keeps me focused. I also seem to accomplish more because I'm not anxious that I don't have time to complete everything on my list.

Stay Organized

Don't waste time looking for resources buried underneath that hot mess on your desk! Instead, try to keep things organized. Have a system in place where you can keep all your papers to be graded or filed together. This prevents wasted time having to search for them. Another good idea is to keep a separate folder or drawer for each day of the week. Then as you run off copies, file them away. Have a separate binder for student data. Keeping it all in one place will makes it easy to grab at a moments notice. Have a copy of your long range plans handy so that when it's time to plan, you don't waste precious time.

Eliminate Distractions

I know that it's tempting to go hang out with your teacher friends during your planning period and that's okay, every once in a while. But... if you want to get cracking on your To Do list, then you're going to have to make some tough choices and that means you're going to have to work hard to eliminate any distractions. By distractions I mean talkative neighbors, the social committee chairperson, social media, and even former students that stop by just to say "hi" on their way back from being sent on an errand.

Don't be afraid to turn off the lights in your class or lock your door during planning time. Trust me, I do it all the time! Do what it takes to eliminate as many distractions as possible... the key is to concentrate on your Top Three. Once you've checked them all off, feel free to grab yourself a cup of coffee, go visit your neighbor, and catch up on the latest school gossip...LOL!

As you can see, there are several small changes that you can make to manage your time in the classroom better. Do you have any other tips for saving time in the classroom? I'd love to hear about them in the comments below.

A third-grade teacher with a passion for creating time-saving classroom resources. She enjoys sharing her attempt to juggle it all... grading papers, lesson planning, student referrals, parent communication, test prep, and so much more all while managing a busy home life with two active teens.

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Helpful tips on how to keep students engage and how to identify if students are engaged.

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It is probably not surprising that one of the most consistent findings in educational research demonstrates that the more time students spend engaged during instruction, the more they learn (Gettinger & Ball, 2007). Schlechty (2002) defined the five levels of student engagement so we can learn to gauge student interest and increase the effectiveness of our structured literacy instruction.

Five Levels of Student Engagement

Authentic Engagement-students are immersed in work that has a clear meaning and immediate value to them (reading a book on a topic of personal interest)

Ritual Compliance-the work has little or no immediate meaning to students, but there are extrinsic outcomes of value that keep them engaged (earning grades necessary for college acceptance)

Passive Compliance-students see little or no meaning in the assigned work but expend effort merely to avoid negative consequences (not having to stay in during recess to complete work)

Retreatism-students are disengaged from assigned work and make no attempt to comply, but are not disruptive to the learning of others

Rebellion-students refuse to do the assigned task, act disruptive, and attempt to substitute alternative activities

Measuring Engagement in the Classroom

The level of student engagement can vary from student-to-student, and lesson-to-lesson so it can be difficult to get a general feel for how engaged a class is as a whole. To that end, Schlechty (2002) also outlined three categories that can be used to measure the level of engagement for an entire classroom.
The Engaged Classroom
In the engaged classroom, you will observe that all students are authentically engaged at least some of the time or that most students are authentically engaged most of the time. Passive compliance and retreatism are rarely observed and rebellion is non-existent.
The Compliant Classroom
The compliant classroom is the picture of traditional education. This type of classroom is orderly and most students will appear to be working so it would be easy to infer that learning is taking place. However, while there is little evidence of rebellion, retreatism is a very real danger as it is very common in the compliant classroom.
The Off-Task Classroom
Retreatism and rebellion are easily observed in the off-task classroom. This type of classroom is each-student-for-them-self so you will see some degree of authentic and ritual engagement, along with passive compliance as well. Teachers in the off-task classroom spend most of their time dealing with rebelling students rather than teaching lessons that engage.

Seven Student Engagement Strategies

Student engagement is a byproduct of effective instruction that has major payoffs. When students are engaged during explicit phonics instruction they learn and retain more information. Student engagement during reading instruction also increases the likelihood that your students will become passionate about reading. So, how can you increase the amount of time that students in your class are engaged during reading instruction? Here are some suggestions:

1. Use the 10:2 method. For every 10 minutes of instruction allow the students 2 minutes to process and respond to the instruction or reading material. This can be done in various ways: have them write about what they have learned or read, have them ask or write down questions they have about what they have read or learned, or have students discuss the lesson or reading material with a partner.

2. Incorporate movement into your lessons. Require students to respond to a question about a reading passage or lesson by moving to a certain spot in the room, writing on whiteboards, or standing (or sitting) when they are done thinking about the question, etc.

3. Pick up the pace. One misconception is that we must go slow for students to really understand and engage in a lesson or story. There is a lot of evidence that shows that when teaching and reading are done at a brisk pace, students have more opportunities to engage, respond, and move on to the next concept or idea (Carnine & Fink, 1978; Williams, 1993; Ernsbarger et al., 2001).

4. Provide frequent and effective feedback.Correct students as they learn new decoding skills or reading strategies. Be sure students know how to use each strategy correctly so they experience success and mastery.

5. Allow students 5-7 seconds of 'think time' when asking a question about a story or reading passage. At the end of the time draw a random name to answer the question.

6. At the end of a lesson have students use the 3-2-1 method of summarizing by having students record three things they learned, two interesting things, and one question they have about what was taught or read. Allow time to share their findings with a peer.

7. Periodically pause mid-sentence when teaching and require students to fill in the blanks.

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Conclusion

At the end of one of my recent day-long trainings, a teacher approached me and said, "This was a great training. I know, because I didn't get my knitting needles out one time." Whether we are teaching young people or adults, it is important to keep in mind that student engagement is more than just listening. If we are constantly monitoring the level of student engagement in our classroom we can consciously work to increase the amount of time that students are involved in learning and expect greater success in our teaching.

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*Carnine. D., & Fink, W. T. (1978). Increasing the rate of presentation and use of signals in elementary classroom teachers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 35-46.

*Ernsbarger, S. C., Tincani. M. J., Harrison,T. J., Frazier-Trotman, S., Simmons-Reed, E., & Heward. W. L. (2001, May). Slow teacher/fast teacher: Effects on participation rate, accuracy, and off-task behavior by pre-K students during small-group language lessons. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. New Orleans. LA

*Gettinger, M., & Ball, C. (2007). Best practices in increasing academic engaged time. In A. Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology V (pp. 1043-1075). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

*Schlechty, P. (2002) Working on the Work. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

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Teaching a PBIS school, we focus on positivity and creating structures where student choices are celebrated. We love focusing on the gains students (and staff) and I am always impressed that 90% of the time it works! Students have individual goals, group goals, and we have whole-class goals. When we reach those goals, it's definitely time to celebrate. Today I wanted to share some of our favorite whole-class rewards that won't break the bank and aren't food based!

1. The Great Chair Mix-Up - Give students the opportunity to choose their own seats and own spots in lines....no exceptions. From the floor to a spot next a special friend, it will be a great experiment in seeing where your friends love to be!

2. Class Read-In - A reward that celebrates and promotes reading is always a win-win. Have students bring in their favorite pillow, a blanket, and a favorite book to share. Camp out on the floor and enjoy lots of extra reading moments! (Read more here.)

3. Stinky Feet - Take off those shoes and rock learning in socks. This is a classic choice that brings out the 5-year old in any student!

4. Hat Day - Rock that favorite pilot's day and teach the day in style!

5. Class Walk - Have you ever taken a silly walk? We love making sure our tennis shoes are extra-tight and putting them to work. We walk around our school in all different kinds of styles - robots, ninjas (low to the ground), bunny (hoping), granny (tiny steps), race car (arms out straight with quick walking feet), gymnast on a tight rope. After you've modeled a few, put a student in charge and see what types of walking-style they can create!

6. Dance Party - Turn on KidsBop on Pandora and jam. Make a whole-class dance circle and give every friend a moment to showcase their favorite move!

7. Directed Draws - Art matters and there is never enough time for it! Directed draws are the perfect reward for awesome choices. From turkeys to snowmen to Dr. Seuss, we are all about showcasing our listening and art skills!

8. Guest Readers - From a favorite custodian to a friendly secretary, we love inviting special guests into our classroom.

9. Bubble Party - A set of 24 mini wedding bubbles can be purchased from hobby Lobby for $3.99 (If you don't have a Hobby Lobby you can snag them on Amazon using my affiliate link). They are the perfect size, ridiculously fun, and a great excuse to visit outside for an extra 10-15 minutes!

10. Science Experiments - Science just for the sake of science is THE best. From Making Music to the Great Candy Cane Experiment, the magic and joy of science is unstoppable. Plus, experiments are always the perfect chance to revisit how-to/procedural writing.

11. Lunch Outside - Sunshine and fresh-air can completely turn a day around and add extra zeal to later learning. Take a trip outside to your school's picnic tables or a concrete basketball court for a special lunch. (If you are going to have to do a bit of traveling consider inviting a parent to join you for lunch. An extra set of hands is always helpful.)

12. Show and Share - Definitely a more time-consuming choice, have students prepare 2-3 facts (to be shared in full sentences) about their show-and-share object. It's the perfect way to integrate the CCSS - Speaking and Listening Standards into your celebration.

13. Special Writing Supplies - Just like Birthday Supplies, special writing supplies make any learner pumped for the day. From colored pencils to scented markers, pull out your most coveted supplies and put them to work!

14. Extra Play Centers - Morning Tubs have become a favorite part of our day and we love working towards an extra 10-15 minutes of exploratory, play-time!

15. Stuffed Friends - Stuffed animals make great listeners for beginning readers and they can be the perfect friend to teach the math concept you've been practicing! Make sure that all stuff friends are small enough to fit in a backpack for easy transportation. 😉

16. Extra GoNoodle - Celebrate your class's accomplishment over the course of the ENTIRE day. Decide on a number of extra GoNoodle breaks and sprinkle them throughout the day. It's the perfect way to build suspense into your learning!

17. Lunch in the Classroom - PBIS is all about building relationships and eating in the classroom is a simple way to do that! Eat with the entire class or split the group into boys/girls taking two days to celebrate. This is such a fun, social time just to hang out with the amazing human beings you learn with each day.

18. Crazy Sock Day - Pull out the craziest socks you own and rock them outside of your pants. Putting silly back into your day is always a win-win.

19. Classroom Partners - Partner with a younger grade and be reading buddies with them for a few minutes. Have each student pick out 2-3 books a younger student would enjoy and visit their classroom. It's the perfect way to build reading motivating and allows your friends to feel oh-so-big.

20. Library Visit - Find out when the library is empty (typically when the librarian has planning) and take a special class trip. Allow students to lounge in their favorite corners of the library and enjoy some special read-aloud time from the librarian's chair *gasp*!

Ideas for Choosing Rewards

So, you've reached your class goal, now what? There are three main ways to choose the reward. (1) Students choose the reward before setting the goal. This way you all are working toward a specific goal. (2) Choose a reward yourself and work toward that reward. (3) Work toward an unknown goal.

While I am all about a class-vote (which is highly encouraged in PBIS schools), using Decide Now (a .99 app) is the perfect way to build suspense and excitement into the reward. Regardless of what is chosen, everyone is happy because no one lost. Students know it was just luck-of-the-draw and you are able to add the choices that work for you and your schedule.

So friends, what are your favorite whole-class celebrations that are inexpensive and still keep learning the focus of your day. I am ALWAYS looking for ideas for mixing up our whole-class rewards and would love to hear your ideas. 🙂

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As teachers, we know the value of having good attention getters to calm a noisy classroom. I have always wanted a comprehensive list of all of the best attention getters in one spot. So, I decided to poll the Education to the Core Community to see what we could come up with. If you are in need of some great attention getters to quiet your classroom, this list is just for you! Here is the best part: You can pin it and save it for when you need them on the fly!

1. I put a wireless doorbell in my classroom last year and it was magical! Get the kind that plays different songs and the kids love it - I carried the remote around with me and just clicked it when I needed their attention. -Alisa C. from First Grade Fun Times

2. Holy moly, guacamole! Zippity doo dah, zippity ay!! Rachel G.

3. One day I was trying to come up with something different from what they may have had in the past, and then it hit me! I say "Alright stop!" And the students say "collaborate and listen!" It's perfect because they really do have to do those things, come together and listen. I love it! It's such a hit with them and parents. -Brieann W.

4. WBT- "Class Class Class", they respond with "Yes, Yes, Yes". In the exact same way the teacher said, whether a high or low voice, silly or whatever. -Heather S.

5. Macaroni and cheese! (They respond) everybody freeze! -Sue L.

6. One of my favorites is T: "Hocus Pocus" S: "Everybody focus!" -Jessica B

7. I say class they say yes. I say classity class class, they say yesity yes yes. My first graders love it. I change the tone of my voice and they change the tone in theirs. -Danielle R.

8. I knew one teacher that would use the McDonalds theme song. She would say " ba da ba da ba" and the student would respond "I'm loving it". -Maleisa C.

9. "Oh watch me watch me" and they say "Oh watch you, watch you!" It's hilarious but all of them -Amy A.

10. I use a wind chime. Sometimes I say clap the answer...2+2, 4+3, and end with 7-7. -Molly F.

11. Anything that is a nonverbal such as a bell, chime or rainstick works well. I've also used typical call and response, but prefer the nonverbal attention getters. -Katie M.

12. My favorite comes from Dr. Jean..."Tootsie roll, lollipop. We've been talking, now let's stop!" -Mandy D.

14. Teacher: "lets go Cubbies!" Students: reply with clapping... Clap clap clap clap clap. (Teachers can insert their favorite team or local team) -Sarah C. from Kindergarten Smarts

15. I actually just started using: T eacher- "peanut butter" Students- "jelly!!!" It's working amazingly well! -Erin V.

16. Zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket is my favorite. -Sheri L.

17. As a high school teacher, I put up a picture on my projector screen. The kids are quick to sit down and hear what it is about. It leads to great discussions. I call it "The Picture of the Day." -Denis C.

18. Give Me 3....stands for Stop Look & Listen -Kristen A.

19. Show me you're thinking of me. -Sarah L.

20. Teacher, "Who's the friend who likes to play?" Students, "Bing Bong, Bing Bong." From Disney's Inside Out. -Kresta L.

21. T: flat tire! S: sshhhhhhhhh -Laura C.

22. I say-POP. Kids say-corn. I say Apple kids say Sauce. I say hot kids say dog. I say milk kids say shake. You can do it with any word combo as long as kids know that when they say the word it means freeze and eyes on me. -Blue M.

23. My Bologna has a first name... They sing "It's OSCAR" I play the commercial for them so they can hear the song. They LOVE it! -Emilee L

I start at a whisper and they are silent by 4 claps...best part is no yelling. Laura C. 25. If you can hear my voice, clap once. If you can hear my voice, clap twice.

I hope you enjoyed this post, and I hope you were able to grab some great attention getters along the way! I would love to hear from you, so be sure to share the attention getters you use in the comments! If you liked it, be sure to pin it for your teacher colleagues! If you enjoy this space, be sure follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Teachers Pay Teachers to stay posted with the latest freebies, tips, and ideas.

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This article gives strategies on how to handle situations fairly for students.

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While observing your class gather materials for a science experiment, you notice a student kicking the heels of the boy in front of them.

But because you're in the good habit of letting misbehavior play out, you decide to watch a bit longer before jumping in.

You see the boy turn and ask the student to stop.

After a brief pause, however, the student resumes the practice. You mentally record every move, and as soon as they sit down, you approach.

The student sees you coming and before you can even get all the words out ("I saw you kicking Darren and-"), they begin aggressively denying.

"That's not true! I didn't do anything. Oh my gosh! I wasn't kicking anyone."

Your first inclination is to refute the student's claims, to prove that you're right and they're wrong.
"Yes, you were. I saw you with my own eyes from across the room. Now stop lying and take responsibility for your actions."
But doing so would draw you into an argument. It would put you on equal footing with the student. It would turn into a your-word-against-theirs battle royal.

This is a common situation, one so many teachers find themselves stuck in every day. It's frustrating. It's stressful. It puts you at odds with your students and turns you into the ogre you never wanted to be.

The good news is that it's entirely avoidable. All of it-the lying, the denying, the arguing, and the stress-it's all avoidable using the following three steps:
1. Know the truth.
You should only approach a student to give a consequence when you know the truth. This underscores the importance of letting misbehavior play out, of eliminating any plausible deniability, of leaving no doubt who is responsible and what rule was broken.

If you're unsure, then get to the bottom of it first before confronting the student. This step alone will save you a mountain of headaches. Still, like the teacher above, it isn't always enough to avoid a confrontation. The next two steps are crucial.
2. Enforce.
With the truth on your side, there is no reason for debate. There is no reason to ask why. There is no reason to allow the student to lie to you or deny their involvement. Simply approach and say, "You have a warning (or time-out) because you broke rule number three."

Most often, that's all you need to say. However, if you're uncertain they know what misbehavior you're referring to, then you can add, "You were kicking Darren while getting science materials."
3. Move on.
After delivering your consequence, turn on your heel and walk away. Nothing else needs to be said, and waiting for a response is an invitation to argue. Because you've taught, modeled, and practiced your classroom management plan thoroughly, the student knows exactly what this means.

They know you have them dead to rights. They know that in your classroom, rules that protect learning and enjoyment are sacred and nonnegotiable. They know that arguing, denying, or complaining is fruitless.

The only thing left for them to do is take responsibility.
Avoidance Is The Key
Many teachers contact us wanting to know how to respond when students lie, yell, throw tantrums, refuse to go to time-out, or engage in other aggressively willful behaviors, and we gladly cover these topics.

But the trick is to avoid them from happening to begin with. The three-step strategy above is a perfect example.

By calmly-even matter-of-factly-delivering your consequences with truth on your side, and then walking away, you avoid the behaviors students have used since time immemorial to sidestep accountability.

You avoid the arguments and protestations. You avoid the deceptions and shocked faces. You avoid the manipulations that have worked with so many other adults in their life, including teachers.

And here's the thing:

When you do what you say you will, when you handle accountability fairly and consistently, when you show your students how much you care by safeguarding their right to learn and enjoy school without interference, chaos, or drama . . .

They'll love and respect of you because of it.

Note: We'll be taking next week off to celebrate Thanksgiving, but will be back with a new article December 6th.

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Resources to help with classroom management.