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Routines

Silent signals

Proximity
Breaks

Positive phrasing
Here are some resources:
https://theartofeducation.edu/2015/08/10/50-classroom-management-ideas-that-just-might-work/

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After the first few weeks of school, you might notice students testing you more and more. The freshness of the year is over, and you may become a bit lax on your rules as you get busier.

It's time to introduce some fresh tactics to manage the classroom. Remember, what works for one group may not work for another, so it's good to have a long list of tricks in your bag. Have fun exploring the ideas below. Use what works, and leave what doesn't!

Teacher Language, Actions, and Tools

Student Activity and Movement

Rewards and Incentives

Enter students with positive behavior into a weekly drawing for prizes.

If your school uses a positive reward system, like Character Counts or PBIS, fully integrated into your art program.

Put positive behaviors into a jar when you see them and then read a few at the end of class.

Choose a mystery student to watch during clean up. If the chosen student is on task, they receive recognition and a sticker at the end of class.

Try novel incentives like, "take off your shoes while working at your seat" or "sit in the teacher's chair for 10 minutes."

Put three identical items, like plastic cups, on each table. If the table is noisy or not following directions, take one away. The goal is to keep the items on the table.

Keep a marble jar. Students earn marbles for good behavior and receive a reward when the goal is met.

Write the letters ART on the board. Loud classroom volume results in lost letters. When the letters are gone, students must work silently for the rest of class.

Use a stoplight image for class behavior. Move from green to yellow to red and implement consequences when necessary.

Apply the principle, "Three strikes and you're out" to a variety of situations.

Develop a point system for table groups.

What classroom management tip is your favorite? What else would you add to this list?
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50 Classroom Management Ideas that Just Might Work! - The Art of Education University

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After the first few weeks of school, you might notice students testing you more and more. The freshness of the year is over, and you may become a bit lax on your rules as you get busier. It's time to introduce some fresh tactics to manage the classroom.

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They work hard for ice cream day

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1st warning - Friendly Reminder
2nd Warning - I keep it during class
3rd Warning -Cell phones sent to main office to be picked up by parents.

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There is one imposter a week, and no one knows who it is. If the imposter has good behavior all week they get a prize from the prize box.

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Sending positive Class Dojo messages or calling a parent will allow for the positive attention to continue at home!

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Students get "Caught Being Good" slips where they then get into a raffle for a prize.

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STUDENTS GET POINTS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR PARTICIPATION. ONCE THEY REACH A MILESTONE, THEY GET A PRIZE FROM THE PRIZE BOX.

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An Indiana Jones style whip works wonders.