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חוות דעת על כתבה בנושא 25 אסטרטגיות לניהול כיתה . מאת דנה בייטנר :
בכתבה הנ"ל ניתנים טיפים לשמירה על שקט בכיתה פטפטנית . הטיפ שאני הכי אהבתי הוא "צנצנת מלמולים". בתחילת כל שיעור המורה מחלקת 5 שעועיות לכל תלמיד . במידה והתלמיד מרעיש / מפטפט / מפר הכללים שהוגדרו, הוא מתבקש לתת למורה שעועית אחת . בסוף השיעור כל התלמידים שופכים את השעועיות שנשארו להם לצנצנת הכיתתית . על הצנצנת מסורטטים קוים שלידם רשומים פרסים . כל פעם שהכיתה מגיעה לרף המסורטט , הם מקבלים את הפרס הרשום כאשר בסיום כשכל הצנצנת מלאה , ישנו פרס גדול יותר . היתרון בכלי הוא שנדרשת אחריות קבוצתית וכך לא נוצר מצב שילדים מנסים "לגנוב שעועיות" . לא רשום את שמות הילדים על השעועיות ,הן אנונמיות, המאמץ הוא קבוצתי כשלכל ילד יש רצון שהקבוצה תצליח.
הטיפ השני הוא משחק הלחישה - כשהמורה רוצה לקבל את תשומת הלב של  התלמידים . היא תגיד בקול חלש מאוד " אם אתם מצליחים לשמוע אותי (שם המורה) אומרת לשים אצבע על האף " , רק כמה ילדים ישמעו זאת בהתחלה , והיא ממשיכה , " אם אתם מצליחים לשמוע אותי , (שם המורה) אמרה לשים יד על יד "  וככה להמשיך עד שמקבלים את תשומת הלב של עוד ועוד ילדים , ברגע שיש הקשבה של כל הכיתה , המורה תאמר : "אם אתם יכולים לשמוע אותי , תמחאו כפיים " מכיוון שלא אמרה את המשפט "המורה אמרה " (כמו במשחק "הרצל אמר ") התלמידים כעת לא אומרים לבצע את ההוראה.. מדובר במשחק מהנה ומאתגר עבור הילדים
ממליצה על כל המאמר , רעיונות מיוחדים ומעוררי השראה !

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Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you're talking then ask you what the directions were as soon as you finish?

Don't worry. This is totally normal. And completely fixable. Really!

Here are some simple but effective classroom management strategies for taming talkative students and getting that side chatter under control! Make sure you read them all so you can find the ones that are perfect for you and your class - I packed a lot of tips and tricks in this!

This works like a charm. If you're going to be giving directions, teaching a mini lesson, reading a book out loud, etc.: Tell the students to listen for a secret word (ex: kangaroo, watermelon, etc.) that you will randomly insert in your talking. The first person to raise their hand when you say this word (it's super exciting for them!) gets some sort of prize - a sticker, a ticket, time on the computer - or just the satisfaction of being the person who got it first. Insert the word toward the end of your directions so they hear them all and the daydreaming students don't lose focus after the fun word has been said. They will be hanging on your every word, with their hands ready. If their friends try to talk to them, they will probably ignore them so they don't get distracted and miss the secret word.

Another way to get students to not talk while you give directions is to play "Beat the Timer." You can make this a fun challenge for them! Any time you start talking, students have no idea if you're going to give them 1 minute directions or go on a 10 minute ramble so they're likely to just start talking when you do.

Tell them that if they can "beat the timer," they'll get some free time to chat. Make it seem like a game. Set a kitchen timer for how long you want to talk for. Tell them that if no one talks before it goes off, they get free time to chat after you're done! I recommend starting out at only 2 or 3 minutes then slowly working up to 10-15 minutes or however long your mini lessons are. If no one talks, you'll set the timer to give them 1-2 minutes to freely talk after you're done. If just one person talks, they don't get the chat time. They don't want to be the one to make everyone miss out and will also regulate each other.

Kids will do anything to get this free time to chat for a minute! Plus, if they know there's an end in sight to your talking and have an incentive to stay quiet, they will. You can project an online timer on your interactive white board if you have one or put the kitchen timer under your document camera if you want them to be able to see it. Seeing it count down might help especially impulsive kids control themselves. However, if you notice they're all looking at the timer rather than listening, don't provide the visual. I personally say don't show it to them so they don't see how long you're going to talk for and sigh when it's a high number like 10-15 minutes. For really young kids, you can also break 15 minute lessons up into chunks - you talk 5 minutes, give them a minute to chat about it, you talk 4 minutes, give them a minute to chat, you talk 3 minutes, give them a minute to chat.

If they talk before the timer goes off, act sad, "Aw man! Someone talked. I guess we won't get talk time. Let's try harder next time." and that person will think twice about doing it again because their friends definitely know who they were, you don't need to say it. If they don't talk before the timer goes off, let them have free time chatting for 1-3 minutes at the carpet or their desks, wherever they were when you gave directions. Set the timer so they hear it go off when it's time to stop chatting and get to the next activity. Also enforce that when they hear the chat timer go off, they must get straight to work or they won't get to play "beat the timer" next time you talk. Having a timer will also force you to make your directions concise. It's easy as a teacher to repeat things or ramble, especially when being constantly interrupted, so timers actually help me keep directions simple and to the point.

3. Play "Students vs. Teacher" or "Table Points" to make staying quiet a competition.

In that post, I show it using tallies but you can also use 10 frames or even 20 frames to connect it with learning!

You can get the "Students" and "Teacher" labels and ten frame mats in my Chatty Class Classroom Management pack. There's also extra ten frames so you can make it 20 frames.

I stuck magnet dots on the back of math cubes so I can easily fill the frames but you could use circle magnets or fun themed magnets (or put magnet dots on the backs of fun holiday objects like spiders for Halloween) to fill up the ten frames depending on the season.

By the way, I totally recommend sticking magnets dots on math manipulatives like this to use during math instruction on the board!

For Students vs. Teacher, whoever fills their 10 frame first wins! If the students win, they get something (ex: 10 minutes extra recess or free time). If you win, just make up a prize for yourself - they don't need to know if you did or not :) Maybe make your prize ice cream because if you win... that means your class was c-razy and you deserve ice cream. Hopefully your class always beats you! :)

4. Read books about being too chatty!

There are some fantastic books to read aloud that address specific behaviors.

Check out this awesome list of books organized by behavior that you can read to your class to have great classroom discussions about their behavior:

Check out the books in the categories "Blurting & Interrupting," "Overly Chatty," "Using Your Inside Voice," and "Listening" - these are seriously awesome books that will help a ton!

Kids love to talk. If they know they can talk during your lesson, they're more likely to stay quiet in between (or at least can be trained to be). Let them talk but make it relate to the lesson. If they know they're going to have to explain what you said to the person next to them, they'll listen so they don't say "uhhh" when it's time to share. Every kid should have an A/B partner at their carpet spot (if you don't have assigned carpet spots, do that yesterday!) and at their desks that stays the same. Every kid is either an A or a B (you can make it a cutesy name like chips and salsa, monkeys and bananas, etc. if you want) and that is what they always are so it's known and doesn't take time to explain each time. If their partner is absent that day, let them join the 2 people next to them as a C so there's no physical moving involved.

After you explain something, say "As tell Bs what I just said" or "Bs explain to As how to..." or "As what do you think about [insert open ended question relating to the lesson]" so they never know if you're going to have As talk or Bs talk. If you don't assign it, they'll figure they don't have to listen because their partner will OR the more dominant kid will always talk. This gets everyone listening and talking about the lesson. Do it several times during your lessons, directions, or read alouds. It seriously works wonders!

Blurt cubes are AWESOME. If you have a few super chatty kids, you can do it just with them or you can do it with the whole class.

Every kid has 5 cubes on their desk that spell BLURT. Their goal is to keep them saying BLURT all day.

If they blurt or talk while you're talking, you discreetly give them the blurt signal (look directly at them and hold up your hand in front of your chest showing the letter B in sign language) while continuing to talk. A quiet signal doesn't interrupt your lesson but they know to redirect themselves. The other kids will also see you give the signal and it'll remind them not to blurt either. When a student sees you give them the blurt signal, they know to switch their cube to upside down so it no longer shows the T in "Blurt" - the next time, they'd lose the R, then the U, etc. They cannot earn them back. Having the cubes on their desk is a great visual, yet private, reminder for especially impulsive kids.

If they have all the letters in BLURT at the end of the day, they get a "Blurt Dessert" card! Make the blurt dessert something really appealing like a few minutes of free time at the end of the day while the kids who lost letters work on unfinished work. If you have a really chatty and/or impulsive class, I recommend doing 2 rounds of blurt cubes halfway through the day with a known time it resets about halfway through each day (before lunch and after lunch, for example) so an impulsive kid doesn't immediately give up for the whole day when they lose 1 cube.

You can also make the rewards "shaded"... the more cubes they have, the more privileges they get sooner. "If you have all of your Blurt cubes, line up for recess [those kids line up], if you have 4 of your cubes still, line up [those kids line up]," and so on. If you let the kids go to the free time, they go in that order. If you let the kids talk at their tables, the non-blurters can talk first then after 30 seconds, let the 4 cubes join in, then the 3 cubes, etc. That way, if a kid loses 1 cube, they still have incentive to not lose any more cubes.

If they lose ALL of their cubes, you can have them fill out a "Blurt Alert" sheet.

They can either take it home to their parents to sign and return or you can keep it in your records.

These blurt alerts and desserts are also in my Chatty Class pack. I love the Blurt Dessert cards for recognizing kids who don't blurt (it's easy for the quiet ones to get ignored) - you can have them collect them and then turn them in for rewards or prizes.

This is another favorite trick of mine that is pure GOLD for independent work time during math or literacy centers - those times when you're sitting at a small groups table and can't actively manage the classroom.

When independent work time begins, pick a well-behaved child to be the Quiet Manager and give them a 2-minute sand timer from the dollar store.

They flip the timer and stand at the front of the classroom or wherever they can see all the students best. They are looking for the quietest, hardest working student to be the next Quiet Manager. They EAT. THIS. UP. Just being able to get out of their seats for a second and stand at the front of the class with an important job for 2 minutes is a huge incentive. The quiet manager is looking for kids who don't look up (unless it's to see the word wall or a reference chart), are focused on their work, and aren't talking at all. Everyone will be working quietly to try to get chosen. When their sand timer runs out, their job is over and they quietly tap the person they thought was working hardest. They sit back down to do their work and the person they tapped goes to the front, flips the timer, and does the same thing. You can be picked more than once (otherwise kids won't care once they've been picked) but be sure to talk to them about not just picking your friends. Tell them exactly what desired behaviors to look for when you explain the job and tell them how it's a super important job to keep the class quiet and hard working. :) They DON'T walk around between desks/tables, they stand in one place with their timer. It may sound like it's distracting but it's really not - especially when all the kids know looking up at the quiet manager will make them not get chosen since not looking up is one of the desired behaviors the quiet manager is looking for. It's a GREAT, simple way to keep your kids quiet and working while you're trying to do small groups! Note: If there is center time where your kids are allowed to talk then the quiet manager is looking for kids who are working at a reasonable voice level and not loud, are staying in their seats, and are focused on their work.

8. Make blurting a clip down level offense.

If you use a behavior chart in your classroom, make students clip down when they blurt. I talk all about how to use behavior charts effectively in the classroom in this post - I highly recommend it if you use a behavior clip chart. I explain how to keep it positive and how to keep it working all year by switching out the chart for a new one each month to keep it fresh and exciting! I also show all the fun charts I use all year for different holidays and themes. You can make your clip chart a really fun, positive classroom management tool with these tricks. :)

This one should be used sparingly, of course, but it's great if you know you need to teach a long lesson or really want them to listen to something. Plus they'll think you're the coolest teacher ever. Give each kid one of those giant marshmallows that fills their whole mouth. Tell them to keep it in their mouth the entire time you're talking - don't chew or swallow it. Anyone who still has the marshmallow in their mouth after you're done talking gets a brand new yummy marshmallow!

They'll definitely remember this lesson so you can use it all year to tell them how you want their mouths. Simply say "marshmallows" and they know to puff out their cheeks as if they have a marshmallow in their mouths. You can also keep the theme by having a bag of mini marshmallows that you occasionally bring out and quietly/casually place one on the desks of kids who are working quietly. Place just one marshmallow on a desk and every kid will be so quiet hoping to get one too. This works with any kind of food! Don't feel like you have to give them a handful - just one pretzel, one cracker, etc. is enough to quiet everyone down - you can come around more than once to the same kid if they're super quiet, it'll just keep encouraging the others to be, and continue to be, quiet to earn more.

You can do this in many different ways but the goal is to fill up the jar to earn prizes along the way. Write class rewards on colored tape to put on the jar. The prizes get better as they fill up the jar! I like having prizes along the way so the awesome big prize doesn't seem so far away and it keeps their motivation high. Fill in fun prizes on tape to put on the jar and when the jar gets to that line, they get that prize!

I love pinto beans because they are small so it takes a long time to fill up a jar... and they're cheap! Plus, you probably have some in a cabinet somewhere already that you keep meaning to pull out as math manipulatives. :)

Every day, each kid gets 5 (or 3 or whatever you decide) blurt beans to start the day. I recommend they keep them on their name tag. THEY are responsible for keeping track of them. If they lose them, oh well. If they blurt out or talk while you're talking, you quickly and discreetly take away a bean from them or tell them to go put a bean in the blurt beans jar. Have another jar on your desk or somewhere you drop them into. I wouldn't have it displayed necessarily but it's nice to have as a visual during a firm look-at-all-the-beans-we-could've-put-in-our-jar-toward-our-goals talk on a particularly crazy day - but don't do that often at all - keep this as positive as possible! At the end of the day, all the kids drop their beans into the class rewards jar which is exciting to see it fill up more and more toward the lines.

I love that the beans don't have names or identifying features on them. They're working together to fill up the jar so no beans will be stolen, they'll be careful to not knock other peoples' beans onto the floor (beans on the floor that aren't yours immediately go in the blurt beans jar), and they'll encourage friends to be quiet. You could also have an individual blurt bean jar for a super chatty kid if you just have 1 blurter and your class is otherwise quiet.

For younger kids (kindergarten and first grade), you may need to break it up a lot more than 5 to manage all day (although you'd be amazed how well they'll protect their beans when there are rewards are involved). In this case, do 1 bean per lesson. Have someone's job be the Blurt Bean Manager. When you tell them to, they go get a handful of beans, hand each kid 1, and put the rest back in the jar. Every time you want to do a lesson, independent work time, read aloud, or any time you want them to be quiet, each kid gets 1 bean. If they're listening on the carpet, have them hold it in their folded hands so it is also a physical reminder.

If they talk during the lesson, they have to give you their bean. At the end of your lesson, hold the class rewards jar and let the kids who kept their bean quickly drop in their bean (while you say, "Good job" with a smile) on their way back to their seats or, if they're already in their seats, go around while they're working with the jar to collect their bean and smile at them when they drop it in. You can also have bean collecting be the Blurt Bean Managers' job. Be sure to say positive things like, "Wow! Look at all the beans we earned from good listening! We're getting closer to the [whatever next reward is] line!"

Never take beans out of the jar. Once they earn it, it's theirs. It's a really fun twist on the class jar!

11. Use a voice level chart.
I LOVE voice level charts. I don't think it's enough to just say "inside voice" or "outside voice" to young kids because they'll just start out in a quiet voice and progressively get louder. Sound familiar?

Have a visual displayed that tells them exactly the voice you want them to use. I love my animal themed voice level chart! Put a clip on the voice level you want them to be using at that moment and they can easily look up at any time to see where it should be.

When you first introduce the chart, practice each level with the kids. Make it fun and be dramatic. When you practice "Loud Lion" ask what sound a lion makes... ROAR! Then talk in a super loud voice and say that's what a loud lion sounds like. Should we ever use that voice inside? Nooo. Only on the playground or outside.

Practice every single one. This may sound silly but some of your kids might not know how to whisper. Have you ever had a student who has a whisper that seems louder than talking? Practice whispering. Have them touch their throats while they talk to feel the vibration. Then have them touch it while whispering. Tell them they shouldn't feel any vibration while whispering. That usually does the trick. :)

I like having full page posters of the voice level displayed next to the chart too so kids can see it from anywhere in the room. Simply print them, put them on a binder ring, and flip it to the current voice level. As you can see, I clipped "Inside Iguanas" so kids should be using their inside voices so I would then flip the animal poster to the iguana poster so kids can see it across the room for easy reference. Make sure you keep up with it so kids know they can reference it at any time. You could have it be a students' job to flip it. Anything you can delegate or that doesn't have you use your voice (constant verbal reminders are fun for no one), the happier teacher you will be!

What about when it's "Quiet Turtle" time??

12. The Quiet Turtle

The bottom of the voice level chart is called Quiet Turtle. The quiet turtle is a big deal, my friends. When I say, "It's turtle time!" that means all voices are off until further notice.

To keep up with the theme, occasionally tell kids you're looking for quiet turtles to give a sticker/treat/ticket/etc. too. You only have to give 1 or 2 out to get complete silence.

My favorite part, though, is to have a quiet turtle! Get a turtle stuffed animal and let your kids name him. Mine is Tommy. He is the "quiet turtle." Be sure to tell your kids he doesn't like loud classrooms so he only comes out when it's really quiet. He likes to sit by the kids who are being the quietest.

You could say something like, "Tommy wants to come out but he's looking for quiet turtle friends." when it gets noisy and when they get really quiet, bring him out and place him on the desk of someone being quiet. They can hold him while they do their work. After a few minutes, Tommy goes to a new quiet friend. They'll be super quiet to get the turtle!

You could also make mini quiet turtles! I LOVE my little quiet turtles!

Place them on the desks of kids working really quietly.

Make sure you tell them the quiet turtles don't like being touched by anyone other than you so if you touch it, you're going to scare it so you'll lose it. They also don't like noise so if you talk, you lose it. Keep it fun and act like they're caring for a pet. For some reason, having the little turtle on their desk to take care of is incentive enough to not talk sometimes! Only use this method occasionally or it'll lose its excitement. With all behavior tricks, you want to vary it up and keep it exciting!

How cute are these little turtles though? They're super easy to make! Use a hot glue gun to put a 1" light green pom on a 1.5" dark green pom. Add wiggle eyes and green felt feet and you've got a little turtle. :)

13. Play music
Some teachers find this helpful, others don't. Play instrumental or classical music while they work. It does have a sort of soothing feel and fills up the need for noise so it can keep students quiet during work time. Tell them if you can't hear the music, you're too loud. They only get the music if they can work quietly, otherwise it's silence.

14. The 5 Finger Game
If you want to explain something or give directions, hold up your hand with 5 fingers up against you at chest level. The kids copy you (hands against their chests so it's not distracting to them or others). If someone talks, blurts, or interrupts, you put down a finger. All the kids copy you immediately. If you can get through the directions with all your fingers up, they get 2 minutes to chat before the activity (or earn some type of reward but I like instant rewards when possible). If you still have 3 or 4 fingers up, they get 1 minute. Only 2 or 3 fingers, they get no talk time. 1 or less, some type of punishment like losing recess time. You can alter the times and number of fingers to fit your class. The beauty of it is that they have to copy you... so they have to be at least looking at you while you talk. If someone doesn't put their finger down when you do in a timely manner, the class loses another finger. Don't say who did it but say, "Uh oh. Someone didn't copy in time. We lost another finger." so they know everyone has to pay attention. Holding up their hand is also a physical reminder for those especially blurt-y kids to control themselves.

15. The Whisper Game
Another effective game is the whisper game. When you want to get their attention and start talking, say in a really quiet voice, "If you can hear me, [your name] says to put your finger on your nose." Only a few kids will probably hear you the first time. Keep going. "If you can hear me, [your name] says put your hands on your hand" and other funny little motions as you get more and more kids' attention. They'll think it's fun and the other kids will join in. Once you have the attention of the whole class, do the "If you can hear me, clap your hands" or something where you DON'T say [your name] says (they only are supposed to do it if you say that before the task, just like the popular game) to end it in a fun way then start your spiel. :)

16. Copy My Clap
When you want to get the attention of a noisy class quickly, clap out a rhythm. They know to clap back the exact same rhythm. Only some kids will clap back the first time most likely. Clap the same rhythm again (hopefully most will do it back). Now do a new rhythm. Keep doing rhythms until you get everyones' attention. Smile while you do it so it's a fun thing! I like to clap out a really difficult fun rhythm for the last clap because kids think it's funny. The goal is always to use your voice as little as possible so you can keep your energy and honestly, using your voice to tell kids to quiet down is just as effective as talking to a wall most of the time so you want as many nonverbal strategies as you can get.
17. Cute and fun call backs
If you DO use your voice, have it be simple and quick like fun callbacks. There are a ton of them out there. I recommend only using a couple so they actually remember what to say back. One fun example is you say, "Holy moly!" and your kids say, "Guacamole!"

I talked about this in my popular 20 Classroom Management Strategies You Can Start Right Away blog post - change your voice so they have to match it! It keeps the call backs exciting. For example, say holy moly in a squeaky high pitched voice and they have to say guacamole back in the same type of squeaky high pitched voice. You can change your pitch (high/low), tone (sassy, angry, excited, etc.), speed (say it really fast, draaaaag out every word) for a ton of variety!

18. The Singing Trick
When you want to get their attention, just start singing a song they know. It can be a well known kids' song, a holiday song, or even a popular song they like from the radio. If you start singing, they know to join in. They also know to look at you because you're going to end the song at any moment with "the signal" and they don't want to be caught singing by themselves. :) The signal to abruptly stop singing is you put quickly both hands up on either side of your face shoulder width apart. If they see this, they immediately stop singing and do it too. When everyone's hands are up, they copy your motions as you bring your 2 palms together in front of your face, lock your fingers, and bring your folded hands down to your lap. Also put a marshmallow in your mouth for them to copy as you do this. Now they're ready to listen! I love it because you can't sing and talk at the same time so it brings all conversations to an immediate halt in a fun way.

19. Teach them silent signals to kindly ask classmates to be quiet.
Peer pressure works wonders. A lot of the strategies I've mentioned work well because the kids help each other be quiet. Make sure they're doing it kindly by teaching them quiet signals. It's not nice to "Shh!" someone but you can give them a silent signal to refocus them. Teach them that if someone talks to them during quiet time to hold their pointer finger up to their lips in the "quiet" signal then point to what they're focusing on. So, if the teacher is talking, they would put their finger to their lip then use it to quickly point to the teacher. This will tell the person trying to disturb them to stop and remind them where they should be looking. If they're supposed to be silently working on their classwork, they do the "quiet" signal with their finger then use it to point to their work. If kids know that's what they're supposed to do, they won't think it's "mean" when kids do it to them; instead, it'll remind them what they should be focused on. Young kids want to be accepted so they're way more likely to listen to a peer tell them to be quiet than you. Also explain to them that if someone is talking TO you and you're not stopping it with a quiet signal, you're just as guilty as the talker. If they do the quiet signal to someone twice in a row and the person keeps talking to them, then they must REPORT that to you. (To read my post explaining tattling vs. reporting: How to Tackle Tattling) Then, the talker also knows that they will for sure be in trouble if they don't listen to their friend's quiet signal.

20. Privacy Folders
Sometimes there are kids who just constantly need to chat at their seats. If someone has to report to you multiple times that they're being bothered, have them use a privacy folder. Each kid should have an empty simple 2-pocket folder that they can pull out to stand up on their desk to work inside of. The folders will stand up on their own when they're empty. I totally recommend using them for tests so kids can't look at each other's work. Kids keep them in an easily accessible place so if they just keep talking when you've asked them to be quiet, say, "I guess we need our privacy folders" and have them all put up their folders. I recommend letting kids know they can pull them out on their own when they really want to focus and/or someone is distracting them.

21. Flexible Seating
You've probably heard about flexible seating all over the place recently. It's a huge trend this year taking over classrooms and many teachers swear by it for behavior management. Have alternative seating options students can use or go to during the day to work at. Some people have switched completely to alternative seating and some teachers just have a few options for places kids can go. Here is a huge list of flexible seating options and ideas if you're interested in trying it out!

22. The "Blurts Hurt" Lesson
So this may sound crazy but give an interrupting lesson to teach empathy and how "blurts hurt."

Kids may not realize how it actually hurts you when they interrupt you. They just think you're telling them to be quiet because it's a rule but may not realize that they're not being a good friend to you. Building classroom community is important and you, as their teacher, are a part of it just like they are. First, bring them to the carpet. Then, start by telling them how blurts hurt and when they interrupt you or talk when you're talking, it makes you feel sad. Then, ask them a really fun open ended question that will get them talking if you call on them like, "If you could have 3 brand new toys, what would they be?" or "If you were the principal, what would you do?" Let them think about it for a second and raise their hands. Let's say you ask what superpower they would have and why.

Call on someone. When they get 3-5 words into their sentence, loudly exclaim, "I'd love to be able to see through walls so I could sneak up on my friends!" to interrupt them then quickly say, "Anyone else want to share?" They'll raise their hands, call on a new kid. When they get about 3-5 words into their sentence, start a random conversation with the kid closest to you on the rug, "I got a puppy yesterday. We named him Jim." Do it a couple more times (keep it light so they think it's funny) then say, "That wasn't very nice of me to not listen to my friends, huh? How do you think it made them feel when I interrupted them or didn't listen?" to start a conversation about what it feels like when someone doesn't listen to you when you're talking and why it's important to be a kind listener. Of course don't interrupt them during this share or again. Sometimes I think it's important to remind students that WE are humans with feelings too and the way they act can hurt our feelings.

23. Have a lot of hands on activities.
If you read my blog, you know I have A TON of hands on resources in my TpT store for math and reading. You can read blog posts to see my math centers and activities in action by clicking on the math concept you want to see (place value, fractions, telling time, composing shapes, fact fluency, making a 10 to add, etc.) on my MATH page. I also think it's great to have fun activities like Secret Sight Words cards they can do when they're done with their work so they don't bother their friends who are still working.

24. Give them time to socialize first thing in the morning.
Give them about 20 minutes first thing in the morning to play and socialize with their friends. I know, I know. It might get crazy and loud while you're trying to take attendance. Your principal might walk in and see "unfocused" kids playing (gasp!) first thing in the morning. It's a waste of instructional time they could be doing "morning work." Play and building social skills isn't a waste in my opinion but that's a whole other blog post. :)

When your kids come in first thing in the morning, they have a million things on the tip of their tongues that they want to share with their friends (They lost a tooth last night! They went to a baseball game last night! Their little brother did something funny this morning!) and also just came in from before-school recess. It's hard to go from 60 to 0, from running outside at recess to coming in to a quiet classroom, especially when all you want to do is talk to your friends. They also may have just had breakfast because they were running late (not their fault) then had to rush to class and didn't get to play at all. They may have just had a "fight" with a friend on the playground where someone wasn't very nice to them that they're still upset about. Having some structured play time first thing in the morning to let them decompress and socialize positively with their friends is an awesome way to start the day. It will make them look forward to coming to school and getting to class on time.

Have clear expectations and rules.

Kids come in, put away their things, do their daily graphing question, and pick a table to work at.

Each table has a different activity like:
- Fun Pattern Block activities
- Bottle cap word building activities
- Educational board games (anything involving dice is educational in my opinion)
- Any math or literacy centers they loved during the year but have since been put away

Once they pick a table, that is their table for the entire morning time. There is no moving tables. First come, first serve.

This is another time the voice level chart I talked about above comes into play. They HAVE to use the level it says (I recommend Level 2 or 3) or they lose the privilege. Encourage them to talk though! Don't make it have to be super quiet inside voices, that's no fun and won't get their crazy out. They need this time to socialize like they would on the playground.

It also gives you time to do attendance, lunch count, and anything else you need to do first thing in the morning. Let them know it's a rule that they cannot talk to you during this play time because, just like it's their time, it's also your time to prepare for the day. If they need to turn something in or bring you something, they simply place it in your "INBOX" and go to their morning tubs. If they need to tell you something their parents told them to tell you, they know to write it down on a piece of scratch paper (always have scratch paper available somewhere for your kids) and put it in your inbox. It'll be inventive spelling and that's okay. If they are super reluctant writers or you teach pre-K or K, tell them to just write their name on a notepad and put it in your inbox so you remember to ask them about it. Be firm that there is absolutely no talking to you during this time. If they come up to you, point to the scratch paper. This will also allow you to decompress and start the day positive. In my opinion, you get a lot more done when you start the day this way because the kids aren't all wound up.

If you're wondering how to justify it to yourself or your principal since there's already so little time to fit everything in during the day (or at least that's the perception), the tubs at each table are educational so it's really just another small round of centers, NOT uneducational free time... and it's only 20 minutes. How much do those little morning work sheets actually teach them anyway? Aren't they really just something to keep them quiet? Why? Let them review in a fun way instead and start the day off positively. :)

When it's time to start the day, give them a 5 minute warning so they can start mentally preparing for play time to be over. When it's been 20 minutes, calmly let them know it's time to clean up. They should know to do this quickly and quietly if they want to keep the morning play time privilege.

25. Play "Quietest Line"
If you're having an issue with your kids talking in line when you're walking somewhere, split the line up into 2 lines next to each other and have a "Quiet Line" competition. Kids love being first, especially if you're walking to lunch or recess or another fun activity they want to get to as soon as possible. Tell kids you're looking for the quietest line. Whenever you arrive at your destination, that line gets to go first. If they were both absolutely silent, let the first line go then the second line right after. However, if there WAS redirection, hold the 2nd line back for a little while after the 1st line (the quietest line) has already gone. Even if it's just 30 seconds or a minute, they will not like seeing their friends run off onto the playground while they're still standing there.

To really make it effective, you can hold up both your hands on either side of your face while facing your 2 lines and walking backwards down the hall to do the 5 finger game with them. How many fingers you're holding up is the amount of points for that line. If someone in the line on the right talks, you put down a finger on your right hand (the hand closest to that line). If someone in the line on the left talks, you'd put down a finger on the left hand. This is an easy way to keep score and they will be so focused on your hands that they'll forget to talk anyway.

Alright! That's a lot of strategies! :) I hope you found some that can work for your class to try out. Let me know in the comments if you tried any of these and how they worked! Also let me know if you do any of these currently and if they work for you. Classroom management can be tough but it's key and there are so many little tricks that can make the school days easier. I really hope some of these were helpful for you!

If you want the voice level chart and posters, "Blurt Beans" label, student vs. teacher 10 frames, blurt alert forms, blurt dessert cards, blurts hurt poster, and all that fun stuff, they're in my:

Chatty Class Classroom Management Pack

As always, thank you for reading my rambling! I know my blog posts are long but I always want to pack as much info in as I can to help!

Happy teaching!

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25 Chatty Class Classroom Management Strategies for Overly Talkative Students

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Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you're talking then ask you what the directions were as soon as you finish? Don't worry. This is totally normal. And completely fixable. Really!

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A Daily Agenda Slide for Your Classroom – שקופית סדר יום לכיתה

הפוסט מציע את השקופית ככלי דיגיטלי - בפורמט Power Point או  Google Slides - שמציגים בקדמת הכיתה, מקום בו כל התלמידים יכולים לראות אותה. זהו כלי בעל ערך לניהול כיתה, הכולל מידע חשוב על סדר היום, מטרת הלמידה, יעדי הלמידה היומיים וכל החומרים הדרושים. הכלי הזה יכול לסייע גם בביסוס שגרות ושמירה על ציפיות ברורות בכיתה. תוך כדי קריאת הפוסט, חשבתי שאני הייתי מעדיפה, במקום שקופית דיגיטלית, למקם כן ציירים במקום בולט בכיתה, ועליו להניח לוח גדול מחיק.

מה כדאי לכלול בשקופית?
יש להכין את השקופית, כך שתתאים בצורה הטובה ביותר לכיתה הספציפית שלך. הנה כמה רעיונות:
· תאריך: לעולם לא תשמע "מה התאריך היום?" 17 פעמים בשעה (-:
· מטרת הלמידה: יתכן שתידרש לפרסם מטרת למידה כל יום, ושקופית לסדר היום היא מקום מצוין לנסח זאת. לא משנה מה,     בחר מטרה שתבהיר מה התלמידים צריכים להבין, או להיות מסוגלים לעשות עד שהם עוזבים את הכיתה שלך.
· סדר יום: מערכת השעות ורשימה של כל המשימות או הפעילויות השונות שהתלמידים יבצעו. זה עשוי לכלול חידון, דיון,     משחק וכו'. אם יש קושי בניהול זמן בזמן שאתה מלמד, ייתכן שתמצא את זה מועיל לרשום את אומדני הזמן לכל שלב בשיעור  העומד על הפרק.
· חומרים: החומרים שהתלמידים זקוקים להם מדי יום משתנים מאוד, ולכן כדאי לפרט את החומרים הדרושים בשקופית  האג'נדה היומית. זה חשוב במיוחד אם התלמידים זקוקים למשהו שאולי עדיין לא היה איתם כמו מספריים, מקלות דבק וכו'.
· שיעורי בית / תזכורות: להזכיר לתלמידים על שיעורי בית, תאריכי יעד צפויים, חידונים וכו'.
· השיעור האחרון / השיעור הבא: תיבה המפרטת את נושא השיעור האחרון ואת נושא השיעור הבא. זה עוזר לנו ליצור קשרים בין מה שכבר למדנו, וגם להסתכל קדימה כדי לראות לאן אנחנו הולכים הלאה. זה עוזר לתלמידים לקבל ראייה ארוכת טווח של היחידה הכוללת.
· כרזות: תיבת כרזה מהנה שיכולה לשרת מטרות רבות; לאחל לתלמידים יום הולדת שמח, ליידע את התלמידים על אירועי בית הספר הקרובים, לברך אחרי תחרויות / הצלחה במשימות.
· ציטוט: ציטוט ספרותי מדי יום, שיכול לשמש כהשראה היומית ומסייע לתלמידים לעבוד על ההתפתחות וההצלחה שלהם.
· טריוויה: תלמידים אוהבים שאלת טריוויה. רק יש להיזהר, כי אלה יכולים לפעמים להסיח את הדעת...
· טיימר: יכול להוות תוספת נהדרת לשקופיות האג'נדה היומית עבור חלק מהמורים. אפשר להשתמש בו רק בימים בהם אתה יודע שאולי ייגמר הזמן ואתה רוצה שהתלמידים ירגישו תחושת דחיפות. לדוגמא, בחלק מכיתות הלימוד יש זמן קריאה עצמאי של 10-15 דקות בתחילת השיעור. טיימר יהיה רעיון מצוין לשלב בשקופיות שלך במקרה כזה.

היתרונות של שקופית סדר יום
· קביעת ציפיות ושגרה יומיומית: ברגע שהתלמידים נכנסים לכיתה, הם יודעים בדיוק מה הם צריכים ועל מה הם צריכים לעבוד בלי שתצטרך לספר להם - הכל רק על ידי התבוננות בשקופית האג'נדה היומית! חשוב להשתמש בשקופית באופן עקבי כדי שהתלמידים יתרגלו לדעת היכן לחפש. קבעו את הציפייה מוקדם, וודאו לבדוק שוב בהמשך אם התלמידים מתעצלים להסתכל בשקופית. כולנו יודעים עד כמה תחילת השיעור יכולה להיות חשובה להשפעה על כל מהלך השיעור. וודאו שהתלמידים שלכם מתחילים את היום נכון!
· חיסכון בזמן למידה יקר: על ידי קביעת שגרה, אתה מתקשר לתלמידים כי זמנכם יחד הוא בעל ערך ואין לבזבזו. התלמידים יודעים בדיוק מה הם עושים, מה הם צריכים ומה מטרת הלמידה שלהם להיום. זה אומר שאתה כבר לא צריך לבזבז זמן על הנחיות פשוטות, או על כך שהתלמידים יקומו ממקומם כדי לאסוף חומרים שונים. במקום זאת, עליהם לאסוף את החומרים האלה ברגע שהם נכנסים לכיתה, לעתים קרובות אפילו לפני שהפעמון מצלצל.
·תקשור מטרות למידה: התוכן הכלול בשקופית יומיומית יכול להשתנות, אך אני ממליץ בחום להשתמש במרחב כלשהו כדי להעביר מטרות למידה באמצעות שאלה חיונית, או מטרת הבנה.
·לבנות קהילה בכיתה: במידה והשקופית שלך כוללת מקום לכרזות, ברכות והודעות על אירועים קרובים וכו', זה עוזר לתלמידים לראות שאתה מעריך אותם כבני אדם ותומך באינטרסים שלהם מחוץ לכיתה. זו דרך נהדרת לבנות קהילה בכיתה!
· תכנון לשנה הבאה: כדאי לשמור את כל שקופיות האג'נדה בתיקייה אחת, כדי שתוכל לחזור אליהם לפי הצורך. זה מאד מועיל כשרוצים להסתכל אחורה איך לימדנו נושא מסוים בשנה שעברה. אפשר גם להוסיף לעצמי הערות ותזכורות לגבי השיעורים, כששאתה חושב שצריך לתקן או לשפר משהו.
· הפחתת נושא המשמעת: כשלתלמידים יש מה לעשות והם יודעים בדיוק מה מצופה מהם, הם נוטים פחות להסתובב בחדר, להסיח את דעתם של חבריהם או להשתובב ולהפריע.
· תקשורת עם ההורים: שיתוף שקופיות האג'נדה היומיות שלך הוא גם דרך נהדרת לתקשר עם ההורים ולשמור אותם מעודכנים על ההתרחשויות היומיומיות בכיתה שלך. יש מורים שבוחרים להעלות את השקופיות לאתרי הכיתות שלהם כדי להקל על התהליך הזה.

אסטה דרמן

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For my first observation-only field placement as a preservice teacher, I spent time in a classroom that had absolutely no routine for how students would start class. Some students would mosey their way in and lay their heads on their desks. Others would run and flop themselves down like the floor would all of a sudden become lava once the bell rang. Usually one or two would ask, "What are we doing today?" and then gradually become more disruptive as my mentor teacher would take roll and get his materials organized for the day's lesson. After a few minutes of the class getting louder, he would finish his tasks and then struggle to get the students settled down.

This happened every. single. day. It quickly became obvious that a new routine was needed, and I vowed that my students would always know exactly what we were doing for the day as soon as they walked in. Enter my idea for a daily agenda slide! Starting on my very first day of teaching, I used a daily agenda slide in my classroom to help establish a routine and start class off on the right foot.

What is a daily agenda slide?

A daily agenda slide is a digital slide, usually in PowerPoint or Google Slides format, that you display at the front of the classroom where all of your students can see it. It includes important information about what you're doing that day, as well as the learning objective(s) and any necessary materials. This post will tell you everything you need to know about creating your own, but you can also download my free daily agenda PowerPoint template if you want to save yourself some time. It's completely editable!

Two of the five slides available in my fully-editable, free daily agenda template that can be used with PowerPoint or Google Slides.
What should you include on your daily agenda slide?

You should tailor your slide to best fit your classroom context. While it's completely up to you to decide what to include, here are a few ideas to get you started:

Date
This one should be obvious, and I highly recommend including it. Never hear "what is today?" seventeen times an hour again!

Agenda
This is just a list of all of the different tasks or activities students will complete. This might include a quiz, discussion, game, etc. If you struggle a lot with time management when you're teaching, you may find it helpful to list the time estimates for each phase of the lesson right on the agenda.

Bell ringer task
Bell ringers have like a million names (first 5, warm-up, bellwork, etc.), but I'm talking about whatever you call the task you want students to complete as soon as they enter the room. My bell ringer tasks usually ask students to respond to a couple of questions. These either serve as review for previous topics we've covered, or they serve as an introduction to the day's topic.

Standard
Some schools also require teachers to post standards. You can list the standard code (ex. RL.6.1) or the full language (ex. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text) of the standard.

Materials
The materials that students need each day varies widely in my classroom, so I always list the needed materials on the daily agenda slide. This is especially important if students need something they may not already have with them like scissors, glue sticks, etc.

Homework/Reminders
Remind students about homework, upcoming due dates, quizzes, etc. Some teachers choose to have students copy homework assignments straight from the daily agenda slide into their own personal calendars or planners as part of the beginning of class routine.

Last Class/Next Class
My slides always feature a box where I list the topic of the last class and the topic of the next class. This helps us make connections between what we've already learned, and also look ahead to see where we're going next. It helps provide students with a longer term vision of the overall unit.

Shout Outs
I like to include a fun shout out box that can serve lots of purposes. Sometimes I wish students happy birthday in the box. I also like to keep students informed about upcoming school events like family night or band concerts. It's also a great place to congratulate clubs and teams after competitions.

School Logo
This one definitely isn't necessary, but I like to add a little bit of school spirit to my slides. You could also add a mascot or something to represent your team/pod if your school uses them.

Quote
I never add quotes to my slides, but one of my ELA colleagues liked to add a literary quote every day. You could also add motivational quotes or statements that help students work on their growth mindsets.

Trivia/Brain teaser
Students love a good brain teaser or trivia question. Just beware that these can sometimes be distracting from the actual bell ringer task if you include both.

Timer
I don't use a timer every single day, but they're a great addition to daily agenda slides for some teachers. I usually only use them on days when I know we might run out of time and therefore want students to feel a sense of urgency. You might use a timer every single day if it makes sense for your daily routine. For example, some classrooms have 10-15 minutes of independent reading time at the start of class. A timer would be an excellent idea to incorporate into your slides in this case.

What are the benefits of a daily agenda slide?

Now that we've discussed what could be included on a daily agenda slide, let's talk about all of the benefits of having one!
1. Establish expectations and a daily routine
As soon as students enter my classroom, they know exactly what they need and what they should be working on without me having to tell them-all just by looking at the daily agenda slide! It's important to use your slide consistently so students get used to knowing where to look. Set the expectation early, and make sure to revisit it later on if students get lazy about looking at the slide. We all know how important the beginning of class can be for affecting the entire class period. Make sure your students start the day off right!
2. Save valuable learning time
By establishing a routine, you communicate to students that your time together is valuable and not a single minute should be wasted. Students know exactly what they're doing, what they need, and what their learning goal is for the day. This means you no longer have to waste time going over simple directions or having students get out of their seats to gather various materials. Instead, they should be gathering those materials as soon as they enter the classroom, often before the bell even rings.

3. Allow time to complete necessary teacher tasks
Sometimes you just need a few minutes to gather your thoughts or complete housekeeping tasks like taking roll or checking in with students. Having students work independently on a bell ringer frees you up to do these things.
4. Communicate learning goals
The content included on a daily agenda slide can vary, but I highly recommend using some space to communicate learning goals through a SWBAT, essential question, or Understand objective.
5. Impress your administrators
I can tell you from personal experience that administrators love daily agenda slides. They recognize them as valuable classroom management tools that help convey expectations and learning goals for the day. Don't just take my word for it - see for yourself what other teachers are saying!

6. Build classroom community
My editable template includes space for shoutouts, upcoming events, and other information. I often use my slide for things like congratulating school groups after competitions. This helps students see that I value them as humans and support their interests outside of my classroom. What a great way to build classroom community!
7. Add daily agenda slides to your absent work system 8. Plan for next year
I save all of my agenda slides in one folder so I can refer back to them as needed. It's so helpful when I want to look back on how I taught a certain topic last year. I also like to add myself notes and reminders about the lessons when I think something should be tweaked or improved.
9. Reduce discipline issues
When students have something to do and know exactly what is expected of them, they are less likely to wander around the room, distract their friends, or cause mischief.
10. Help provide a smooth transition to middle school
While I think daily agenda slides can (and should!) be used in all secondary classrooms, I think they can be especially helpful for students making the transition from elementary to middle school. As students enter 6th grade, it is often the first time they are responsible for moving between classrooms, keeping track of all of their belongings, and learning the personalities, expectations, and routines of multiple teachers. Having an established routine like the use of a daily agenda slide can help reduce anxiety and smooth this transition for these students. It's even more helpful if you can get other teachers on your team or in your building to use the system too! My team agreed to use the same slide format, but with a custom color for each teacher. Our students loved the routine!
11. Free up board space
I don't know about you, but I always feel like I'm running out of room on my white board. By using a digital daily agenda slide, I don't have to use any valuable board space for things like writing the date or learning objectives.
12. Communicate with parents
Sharing your daily agenda slides is also a great way to communicate with parents and keep them informed of the daily happenings in your classroom. Some teachers choose to upload their slides on their classroom websites to help make this process easier.

What else should you know about daily agenda slides?

You already know all the major stuff by now, but I have just a few more tips to help get you started.

Tip #1: It's best to establish the routine of using a daily agenda slide at the beginning of the year, but don't worry if you didn't do that. It's simple enough that students will pick up on how it works no matter when you choose to implement the strategy. So who cares if it's March? Just go for it! Just remember to be consistent with it and use the slide everyday if you can. Soon enough, students will be asking where it is if you skip a day.

Tip #2: When you do implement a daily agenda slide, it can help to go over the slide together with students for the first couple of weeks. I also like to provide positive feedback when students are on task, have their materials, etc. We also go over the learning goal together at the beginning of each class so students can ask questions if they have any. This gets students used to reading all parts of the slide, making sure they start following directions as soon as they walk into class, etc.

Tip #3: If students will be using materials they don't always carry with them, I lay these out right as they enter the classroom. I have a table right inside my door where I lay out our interactive notebooks and anything special we need for the day such as Post-It notes, colored pencils, scissors, tape, glue sticks, etc. Students know that if there is anything sitting on that table, they should just grab it as they walk in. Occasionally they forget, but the slide always reminds them. Most of my students actually read the slide as they're walking in, so they don't even have to get back up.

Tip #4: You may want to revisit the daily agenda slide at the end of class to help with wrap-up. I reference the learning objective(s) again and allow students to practice metacognition as they reflect back on the class period, think through what they learned, and ultimately determine how confident they're feeling in relation to the objectives. I find it's also helpful to have the slide showing as students complete exit tickets. Plus, going back to the slide at the end of class means it's always ready for the next period!

Tip #5: Some teachers, including me, use PowerPoint for their daily agenda slides. I just find this easier since I use PowerPoint pretty much everyday anyway, and my school does not have access to 1:1 devices. If your students do have access to devices, though, you should definitely consider a Google Slides agenda template. Although my free daily agenda slides were created in PowerPoint, you can simply upload them into Google Slides and edit them right there in Google.
Daily agendas are an excellent way to establish routines and maintain clear expectations in your classroom. Are you convinced yet? Will you be giving daily agenda slides a try? What other tips and tricks do you have to help streamline your classroom? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below!

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איך לככב בניהול כתה How to Rock at Classroom Management  המאמר הזה אולי נשמע טריוויאלי למי שהוא כבר וותיק בתחום ההוראה, יחד עם זאת הוא יכול להיות אפקטיבי מאוד עבור אלו שהם בשנתם הראשונה. בחרתי להתמקד בשלושה טיפים מתוכו לניהול כיתה מוצלח. הטיפ הראשון אומר להיות ברורים לגבי ציפיות המורה מהתלמידים. המורה חייב להיות ספציפי  לגבי מה הוא רוצה מהתלמידים ומתי. אף אחד לא אוהב להישאר תלוי באוויר והוודאות היא אלמנט חשוב בהוראה. בנוסף טוען המאמר שככל שגילם של התלמידים צעיר יותר כך נדרשת רמת דיוק גבוהה יותר בעת  תיאום הציפיות עימם. טיפ נוסף שהמאמר מעלה הוא בנושא תוצאות ברורות- תוצאות ברורות הולכות יחד ביד עם ציפיות ברורות. התלמידים אמורים לדעת מה צפוי להם אם יבחרו בדרך התנהגות זו או אחרת, ובאם יאכפו או יפרו את כללי השיעור. למילה "תוצאה" יש בדרך כלל קונוטציה שלילית, כשלמעשה היא רק "תוצאה של מעשה, טוב או רע". והטיפ הנוסף והאחרון שבחרת להציג פה הוא העקביות. אבל מדוע יש צורך "לאכוף את החוק" בכל פעם מחדש? ובכן, אם תוצאה אחת לא תתבצע יום אחד התלמידים יתחילו לתהות באופן אוטומטי אם תתנו לאותה התנהגות להחליק למחרת.הם יתחילו ללמוד שאתה לא מתכוון למעשה למה שאתה אומר. הם לא יתייחסו אליך ברצינות. תתחיל לאבד את אמונם. אתה מילים ודעה תהפוך חסרת חשיבות ובסופו של דבר הם לא יתנו לך תשומת לב.

אני יודע שזה אולי נשמע קיצוני אבל תאמין לי, ראיתי את זה קורה

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Good classroom management is a critical part of being an effective teacher.

But so many teachers burnout because they struggle with managing their students' behavior.

Ultimately, the reason why teachers need good classroom management skills is so your students can learn, not just for your own sanity. Students thrive under the instruction of teachers who have good classroom management. But they struggle under the tutelage of someone who can't control their class.

Classroom management is such a big deal to me because I have a hard time focusing when things are out of control so I know my students will, too.

However, this is probably the BIGGEST struggle new teachers have. It's also one of the hardest to fix.

It takes a lot of time and energy to establish effective classroom management - but it's totally, 100% worth it.

After 7 years of teaching, I have refined my strategies for running an effective classroom. Although I've changed many things along the way, the tips I'd like to share with you have stood the test of time.

Here are 10 tips you can start using TODAY to help you improve your classroom management.
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1. Clear expectations

On day 1, it's important to lay out your rules clearly and explicitly. However, even if you're on day 81, it's not too late to hit the restart button.

Students like structure. If no structure is provided, they will create a system that works for them. It'll probably be a system you don't like so you really need to dictate what proper behavior looks like.

Remember, no one likes to guess at what is expected of them.

Now, when I say to set your expectations clearly and explicitly, you have to tell them exactly what you want them to do exactly when you want them to do it.

For example, you can't just say, "Come to the floor and sit nicely." You have to demonstrate and say specifically what you mean. "After you walk to the floor, find your spot and sit criss cross with your hands in your lap, voice off, and eyes on the speaker."

Your definition of "sit nicely" may be different from their previous teacher's definition of the same phrase.

The younger your students are, the more explicit your instructions will need to be.

You'll also have to keep reminding them of the expectations. But over time, it'll become so ingrained that most students won't need reminders any more.
This is the timer I use in my classroom to help speed up transition time between activities.
2. Clear consequences

Laying out clear consequences goes hand-in-hand with teaching clear expectations.

In addition to knowing how to behave, students need to know what will happen if they do or don't follow the rules.

The word "consequences" usually has a negative connotation but a consequence is just the result of action, good or bad.

Now, make sure you only set consequences that you'll be willing to carry out. If you set consequences that are too steep, you won't be willing to carry them out when it's time. You'll lose credibility with your students. This will only result in hurting your overall classroom management and you'll have to double down your efforts to regain your hold on the class.

Natural consequences

Natural consequences are the result of a child's behavior (again, good or bad). They are easy to establish and remember. Here are some examples:

If you don't complete your homework, you'll have to stay in at recess.

Finish your work on time and you get to do the fun activity.

Turn in your permission form and you get to go on the field trip.

You can also set up consequences in addition to these natural consequences.Here are some examples:

Create a system where students can work towards a specific goal to earn different rewards.

If your class struggles with settling down after recess, you may have to create a series of progressive consequences if their behavior doesn't improve.

For individual students who struggle more than their peers, you may have system of points used to recognize even the smallest improvement.

Here's an example of a reward chart that can be used to monitor behavior and progress towards a set reward.
3. Carry out consequences

Remember when I said to only choose consequences that you're willing to carry out?

The reason is because good classroom management only works if students know you say what you mean and mean what you say. This is true at all times.

If you do what you said you'll do, you'll earn the respect of your students. They'll take your expectations more seriously. It also helps to build rapport with your students because you'll prove yourself to be trustworthy.

4. Consistency

But why is it necessary to "enforce the law" every single time?

Well, let's think this through.

If you don't carry out a consequence one day, your students will automatically begin to wonder if you'll let the same behavior slide the next day.

They'll start to learn that you don't actually mean what you say. They won't take you seriously. You'll start to lose their trust. You're words and opinion will become inconsequential and eventually they won't pay you any attention.

I know this may sound extreme but believe me, I have seen this happen.

Too many good teachers become frustrated with their classroom management because they're not consistent in this area. Then when their patience is finally spent, they wind up yelling at their students which doesn't actually get results.

Don't be the teacher kids think they can walk all over.

Unfortunately, the hard truth is that many of our students face home lives that are far less than ideal. I have found that my most difficult students are the kids who benefit most from consistency.

It may seem like tough love, but when you hold firm to your expectations and don't let anything slide, it actually sets up your classroom as a safe, stable place for them.

If students know exactly how you'll respond, they don't need to be afraid to confide in you.

Being consistent with your classroom management shows all students that you're being fair and not just picking on them.

If you'd like more information on this topic, I wrote a blog post with tips on How to Help Your Difficult Students.

Part of being consistent includes being accountable to your students.

If you want them to adhere to your expectations, hold yourself to the same level of responsibility.

Somewhere in your classroom, post both the goal they're working on and the reward their working towards.

If for some reason you can't keep your end of the bargain, own up to it and seek out a quick way to make it up to them.
This is a visual way to provide consistency and accountability.
5. Constant vigilance

Okay, this is the hardest part of classroom management.

During the first week (month, maybe) of school, I am constantly talking. I am constantly pointing out both good behavior and fixing bad behavior.

Even now, the 5th month of the school year, I still hold a high expectation of how my students sit, walk, interact with peers, etc.

I will continue to hold high expectations for the remainder of the year. You must, as well.

You cannot let up.

As soon as you do, they'll start to push the boundaries.

Remember that old idiome, give them an inch, they'll take a mile?

Your constant vigilance shows that you're aware of everything that's happening within your classroom. (Even if you actually have eyes on the back of your head.)

Also, part of making such an effort to point out everything you're seeing helps to eliminate moments of awkward silence that would otherwise be quickly filled by less desirable sounds.

I say this is the hardest part of classroom management because it's the most exhausting.
Bring a thermos with hot water to sooth your sore throat.
6. Positive reinforcement
I cannot emphasize enough how important positive reinforcement is to successful classroom management!
Students thrive in situations where they know the expectations and where their efforts to do what is expected are recognized.

I love to watch the whole demeanor of the class begin to change as I start to point out good behavior.
It's important to really amp it up and make it a big deal.
Wow! Look at Jen, she really knows how to walk nicely in line.

Oh, you should look just like Sam, he's pointing to the words while he's reading.

Ellie is doing such a good job looking her neighbor in the eye while she's talking!
The key to positive reinforcement is to be specific with the feedback so students know what they need to fix in themselves.
Pointing out the good behaviors helps other students fix their behavior on their ow. Before you even need to reprimand them.

Establishing positive reinforcement as a part of your classroom management will also change the overall demeanor of your students.

Your classroom will be a place where they want to be.

Wouldn't you want to be a in a place where your efforts are recognized?

7. Reflect with your students

Your aim in having good classroom management should be to help your students manage their behavior so they can learn.

A powerful way to help students take more ownership of their behavior is to help them reflect on it.

At the end of the day, I like to lead my students through a "plus/delta" reflection.

Pluses are things that they thought they did well.

I make sure to praise their efforts from the pluses that they point out - they'll want to keep doing those things!

A delta is anything that they need to work on.

We choose 1 or 2 of those to set class goals. We also map out specific steps on how to reach those goals.

If they can specifically point out what they're doing well or what they need to fix, I know they really get what is expected of them.

Review time

This is also a good time to do a quick review of all the expectations and consequences you've set up.

They may not point out the specific things you've noticed so now's a good time to bring it to their attention.

As I mentioned in tip #4, be sure to keep yourself and your students accountable by writing it down and posting it in your room.
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8. Teach your students to look for good behavior in each other

I don't know how many times parents have told me that their child loves to play "teacher" at home.

Students love when you give them opportunities in the classroom to be a mini-teacher.

One way to do that is to train them to look for good behavior in their peers.

Students love to be the one in charge of enforcing classroom expectations. But it doesn't work so well when they try to scold one another.

However, it works very well when they are able to point out the good behaviors of their classmates (remember positive reinforcement from tip #6?).

After setting up clear expectations, I like to introduce "scouts."

A scout is a student who is behaving properly or is exhibiting a particular goal you're working on.

That scout is then charged to look for another student who is displaying those same behaviors.

When students begin to get a little loose, I love to remind them that the next scout needs to be found. This usually snaps them back into form.

I also like to point out potential scouts as a form of positive reinforcement.

Wow, Daniel really looks like he wants to be chosen as a scout because he's focusing on the lesson.

I see Sophie getting straight to work, that's exactly what a scout would do.

The system of scouts is a great way to have students take ownership of their behavior.

It's so powerful for your more difficult students to be recognized by their peers for good behavior. It's one thing for you to notice their progress. It's a totally different thing when their classmates notice.

Year after year, my kids always come through in choosing that struggling student to be a scout (when appropriate) without me needing to prompt them to do so.

Just like your other forms of positive reinforcement, be sure to amp up the position of scout by providing good incentives.
My students LOVE earning smelly stickers. It's amazing how motivated they become when a sticker is on the line.
9. Change focus behavior and rewards

Okay, so you have your classroom management systems in place.

You set clear expectations and consequences.

You're consistent in both carrying out consequences and providing positive reinforcement.

You've trained your students to recognize their own behaviors and point out the good in others.

But, what about the students who are just angels and have reached the pinnacle of the classroom management hierarchy?

How do you keep them from getting bored and feeling like they don't have to put in as much effort?

Change it up!

By taking the time to set up your classroom management systems, you've earned the freedom to be flexible!

In my class, I use a behavior chart system. Every day, they record the color they ended on - purple being the highest color a student can earn. When we return from winter break, I introduce a new top tier for them to work towards.

I also use a marble jar to recognize good behavior. Each time they fill the jar, they reach a new tier of rewards.

My school uses a "Caught Ya" system where any staff member can give a student a slip of paper to say they "Caught Ya" doing something good. This system also has different tiers of rewards. It also can be tied in with a specific goal your class is working on.

10. Raise your expectations as their behavior improves, give them more freedom

Finally, tip #10!

As students become better at managing their own behavior, you can set the bar higher.

You'll start to see that your students are better able to manage their own behavior, you'll be able to step back and not have to monitor as much.

You'll also be able to give them more freedom.

You guys have gotten so good at staying on task while working with a partner, today, you can choose your who you're going to work with. But remember, choose someone who's going to help you learn, not someone who's going to get you off task.

It's so magical to watch your students both make a good choice in who they work with but also work hard to make sure they're being a good partner, too!

In having good classroom management, you're teaching them life skills that they'll take with them when they leave you!

Even if they need to be motivated by extrinsic rewards, eventually their intrinsic motivation will take over and they won't need reminders or rewards from you.

When you're students make big improvements in their behavior, make sure to celebrate their achievements!

Things to remember

Establishing good classroom management takes time.

You have to find what works for you, that may change from year to year or even month to month.

If something's not working, change it!
Something that worked for years may not resonate with your current class.

When you get stuck, ask your colleagues for ideas.

You probably won't see drastic behavior changes overnight so don't feel bad if you don't get the results you want right away.

Finally, never give up! Keep at it and you'll start to see the fruit of your labor.

Are there any classroom management tips that you'd like to share? Leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you!

If there's anything you like more clarification on or anything you'd like more info about, feel free to let me know 🙂

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog!
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1) להכיר את התלמידים- לדעת מה תחומי העניין שלהם, מה הם אוהבים ולא אוהבים בבית הספר ועוד. מכיוון שקשה כבר בתחילת השנה להכיר את התלמידים, המאמר מציע לתת להם למלא שאלון שבאמצעותו יהיה אפשר להכיר אותם מעט טוב יותר.
2) לבקש עזרה מהתלמידים (וגם ממורים אחרים)- כשנותנים לתלמידים תפקידים ואחריות זה מגייס אותם לטובת השיעור ומחנך אותם לאחריות.
3) תלמיד מסתורי- לאחר שנקבעו כללי ההתנהגות בכיתה (לא משנה כרגע באיזו דרך) והתלמידים יודעים מה מצופה מהם, אפשר להכין רשימה של שמות התלמידים (על פתקים, כרטיסיות, מקלות ארטיקים וכו׳). בתחילת היום לבחור באופן רנדומלי שם, ולעקוב אחר התנהגות התלמידים. במידה והתלמיד המסתורי התנהג בהתאם לכללים, לחשוף מיהו התלמיד המסתורי ולשבח אותו בפני הכיתה, אפשר גם ךתת פרס. במידה והתלמיד לא התנהג לפי הכללים לא לחשוף את התלמיד ולבייש אותו! אלא לומר לכיתה שהיום התלמיד המסתורי לא עמד בציפיות ולכן לא נגלה מי התלמיד המסתורי (אפשר ורצוי לדבר עם התלמיד בפרטיות). אורן רוז

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Classroom Management can make or break a school year. Before you clear the dust, decorate the walls, and pull our all of those brand new fabulous pens - prepare your classroom management strategies. These 6 classroom management tips will get you on the right track to a successful school year.

Classroom Management Tip #1 - Get to Know Your Students

When you know your students, you are already miles ahead in your classroom management. Knowing about their interests and personalities gives guidance for redirecting, greeting, and talking to your students. Getting to know all of your students at the beginning of the year is tough. So how do you do it?

Try taking a questionnaire like the one below. (If you have kids who struggle with reading and writing, then fill this form out for them as if you are interviewing them.) Keep these handy and during the first few weeks make it a point to talk to your students about one of the items at lunch or recess or when you greet them in the morning.

You can also get to know your students through Team Building Games. You can read about ways to get to know students through team building in THIS ARTICLE.

Classroom ManagementTip #2 - Ask for Help (Even from Your Students)

Use volunteers, let the kids take on responsibilities (little secret - they love being about to help out), and ask for other teachers to help you. Too often teachers are perfectionists and think they MUST do it all themselves. This is why we are stressed, tired, and fall into the negativity trap. Think about your day and which items you can let others tackle for you.

Classroom ManagementTip #3 - Add a Little Mystery to Keep them on Their Toes

Use mystery students to practice and reinforce your expectations. This simple trick will keep your students guessing. A mystery student is a student you pick at random. Either from your head, names on sticks, or any method you prefer. Tell students what you are expecting (work independently, walk in a line, follow a class procedure, etc.) Then while students are performing the task you stated, you watch to see if the mystery student is meeting the expectation. Want more details on mystery students? Read the article HERE or click the image below to learn more.

Classroom ManagementTip #4 - Know What You Expect

If you don't know your expectations then your students will NEVER be able to meet them. Take time to think through all of the procedures and policies that will make your classroom run. Not sure what you should expect from the students? Read the article The Ultimate Guide for Back to School: 29 Tips for Back to School. You will get the FREE checklist and tips on setting up your expectations.

Classroom ManagementTip #5 - Let Them Succeed with Procedure Practice

Now that you know what to expect from your students, you need to let them practice what you expect. Make this into fun games like charades. Give them a quick assessment on your expectations while teaching them how to complete tests and turn in assignments. Grab the FREE test and game in this article 4 Fun Ways to Teach Your Expectations.

Classroom ManagementTip #6 - Keep Up With Documentation with the Classroom Management Journal

Your time is short and you need to keep track of both positive and negative student behaviors. This journal allows to you track student behaviors, and communication. It's the perfect way to document your entire year. Plus you get a Classroom Management book with 30 easy to implement classroom management strategies! Learn more HERE!
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Confession: I don't have any rules in my classroom. Not a single one.

Before you roll your eyes, hear me out...

My son is 3. Which means that he is the master of taking what you say he can't do, and looking for loopholes to see how far he can push the boundary that's been set. Sound familiar? He is only three and he does this, which means darn tooting the kids in your class will do it too! Let's be real, how many times in school did your teacher tell you that you needed to write enough to fill a paper front and back, so you wrote in your biggest handwriting and skipped two lines to get done faster? ( guilty, here!) Or, have you ever told a kid "keep your hands to yourself" to then watch them elbow someone and say, "but you said to keep my hands to myself, not my elbows." ( insert eye roll here). Friends, these are normal kid responses. I mean, even as adults, we find loopholes to the rules.

So...I got rid of rules in my class and I replaced them with expectations. Not just any expectations though; I replaced them with character traits, or as I call them "Our Class Values".

Did you know that research has shown time and time again that kids become what they are told they are?!This gives a whole new urgency in how I want to treat and respond to my students. I wanted to use this to my advantage and and that is where the idea of creating our class values started. These values are things that are a part of our community; a part of who we are and who we will strive to be.

When discussing class values with my students, I obviously have values that I want our class to embody, but I also let my kids choose. We create the list together. We sign a class contract. These values become a part of who we are and who we will strive to be each day. The classroom dynamic takes on a whole new level of ownership for students when it is addressed this way.

This is a class that shows kindness.

This is a class that dares to be bold.

This is a class that laughs daily.

This is a class that thinks critically.

This is a class that works hard.

This is a class that learns from our mistakes.

This is a class that gives generously.

This is a class that shares selflessly.

This is a class that respects others.

This is a class that cares deeply.

This is who we are.

I made these banners (above) to serve as visual reminders of who we are. They are simple, but I printed them on my favorite to make them pop. They hang in the front of our classroom where they are always within our view. I deliberately chose to frame the wording as "This is a class that..." because I don't want them to be seen as rules. I don't want it to be seen as "do this, do that". I don't want kids to look for loopholes or exceptions. I want them to be seen as, "This is who we are", because research shows that if you tell a kid they are something enough times, they will actually become it!

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Building Brilliance: Why I Teach Class Values Instead of Rules

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Confession: I don't have any rules in my classroom. Not a single one. Before you roll your eyes, hear me out... My son is 3. Which means that he is the master of taking what you say he can't do, and looking for loopholes to see how far he can push the boundary that's been set.

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מגישה- עומרית בן ברק

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מגישה- עומרית בן ברק                                                                                                                                                                              מצאתי כתבה אליה מאוד התחברתי. החשש הכי גדול שלי הוא שהכיתה שאלמד תהיה בבלגן ולא יהיו לי את הכלים להשתלט על הבלגן ולהכין את התלמידים ללמידה בשיעור.  הכתבה מדברת על איך לעשות דבר אחד אשר יעזור לי להשיג שקט והקשבה בכיתה ללא צורך להשתמש בהרמת הקול.                                                                                                                                               מהו ניהול התנהגות? - בעולם החינוך זוהי מיומנות של הטמעת אסטרטגיות למניעה,מעקב ותגובה להתנהגויות של תלמידים אשר אינו רצויות באופן יזום, במטרה לשמור על סביבת כיתה בה כל התלמידים ממוקדים בלמידה.                                                     מדוע ניהול התנהגות חשוב? -  ניהול התנהגות חשוב מכיוון שהוא משפיע ישירות על בטיחותם ובטחונם של התלמידים,על יכולת המורים ללמד ועל יכולת  התלמידים ללמוד. בצורה כזו זמן הלמידה גדול וניתן להפיק את מקסימום יתרונות מהשיעור.        במאמר מצויינות  אסטרטגיות ניהול התנהגות שמוגדרות כסוג של קסם שמשיג שקט והקשבה בשיעורים-                                      1. פעמון- ביום הראשון ללימודים, אחד הדברים הראשונים שאעשה הוא- להציג את הפעמון או כל חפץ אחר שמשמיע צליל. יש ללמד את התלמידים שבכל פעם שהם שומעים את צליל הפעמון, עליהם להפסיק את כל מה שהם עושים ולשים את ידיהם על הברכיים תוך כדי מבט לכיוון המורה. יש לחזור על הפעולה כמה פעמים עד אשר התלמידים יבינו את הרעיון, תוך כדי מתן משוב.                                                                                                                 2. הכה את המורה- סוג של משחק של המורה והתלמידים- המורה יצייר טבלה עם שני טורים - טור אחד למורה וטור אחד לתלמידים. כשהמורה אומר "כיתה כיתה" על התלמידים לענות במהירות וביחד "כן כן" תוך שימוש באותו טון בו השתמש המורה. (אפשר להפוך את זה למהנה ולומר את המילים בטון מצחיק). אם כל הכיתה מגיבה ביחד- הם מקבלים נקודה ואם לא המורה מקבל נקודה. המטרה היא שהתלמידים ישיגו כמה שיותר נקודות ואז יזכו בתגמול קטן.                                                      3.שיחות טלפון הביתה- כאשר התלמיד עושה משהו מיוחד או עושה בחירות טובות באופן עקבי, על המורה להדגיש את מאמציו של התלמיד מול הכיתה ולשתף שאני מתכנן להתקשר להוריו ולספר להם על כך. יש להתקשר באותו יום לאחר יום הלימודים. למחרת, התלמידים ישאלו את הילד על כך והוא יהיה גאה בעצמו. כך כל התלמידים יבקשו מהמורה להתקשר גם להוריהם. זוהי אסטרטגיה נהדרת להכרה בהתנהגות חיובית של התלמידים.

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HOW TO MANAGE STUDENT BEHAVIOR QUICKLY and EFFECTIVELY

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Imagine this... Your class is filled with loud chatter, laughter, and perhaps even some singing. You do one little thing. Just one. And then everything changes. All you hear is silence. (And no it is not screaming on the top of your lungs.) MAGIC. That is the only word that I can use to describe ...

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בחרתי כתבה שמציעה שלוש אסטרטגיות לניהול התנהגות ילדים בכיתה בצורה יעילה ומהירה.
האסטרטגיה הראשונה  הפעמון - ביום הראשון ללימודים, המורה מציגה את הפעמון  (או חפץ אחר שמשמיע צליל, למשל קערה טיבטית), ומסבירה שכאשר הם שומעים את הצלצול של הפעמון, עליהם להפסיק את מה שהם עושים, לשים את הידיים על הברכיים ולהסתכל אל המורה.(בימים הקרובים המורה תתרגל עם הילדים כמה פעמים ביום ). האסטרטגיה השנייה "הכה את המורה" - בתחילת היום, המורה מציירת טבלה על הלוח (מעל העמודה הראשונה -  "מורה" , ו"תלמידים "מעל העמודה השנייה). כשהמורה אומרת "כיתה, כיתה", התלמידים צריכים לענות "כן, כן" , תוך שהם משתמשים באותו הטון של הקול שהמורה הדגימה. (טיפ: כדאי לעשות את זה יותר כיפי, למשל באמצעות חיקויים וקולות מצחיקים כמו של סבתא זקנה או לחישה ). אם כל הכיתה עונים בו זמנית הם מקבלים נקודה, שאחרת, המורה מרוויחה נקודה. המטרה של התלמידים – לצבור במהלך היום יותר נקודות מהמורה (לכתוב בטבלה שעל הלוח ). אם התלמידים נצחו, הם מרוויחים תגמול קטן. האסטרטגיה השלישית " שיחות טלפון הביתה " - כאשר התלמיד עושה בחירה טובה באופן עקבי או משו מיוחד באותו היום, המורה משתפת את כל הכיתה ומספרת להם, שאחרי הלימודים, היא תתקשר להורים של הילד, ותשתף גם אותם במאמץ ובהצלחה של הילד.  למחרת היום, כאשר התלמידים יחזרו לבית הספר, רוב התלמידים ישאלו ויתעניינו אצל הילד ( אם המורה התקשרה, ומה אמרה, ומה ההורים אמרו? ...), ככל הנראה, הילד יהיה גאה וישמח על השיחה שהוריו קיבלו. וכל התלמידים יבקשו מהמורה להתקשר גם להורים שלהם.
אם תרצו לקרוא את כל בכתבה, לחצו על הלינק שמופיע למטה.
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HOW TO MANAGE STUDENT BEHAVIOR QUICKLY and EFFECTIVELY

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Imagine this... Your class is filled with loud chatter, laughter, and perhaps even some singing. You do one little thing. Just one. And then everything changes. All you hear is silence. (And no it is not screaming on the top of your lungs.) MAGIC. That is the only word that I can use to describe ...

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קופונים לתלמידים!! ר

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קופונים לתלמידים!! רעיון מהמם ומקורי: לצ'פר את התלמידיםבקופון,  תוך כדי עידוד התנהגות חיובית. שלל קופונים המסודרים במגירות קטנות ומגניבות, במגוון תחומים. למשל- הקראת ספר, להביא משחק/בובה שאוהבים , חטיף עם חבר, להתחפש ועוד מלא רעיונות. מומלץ להכין כרטיסיות קופונים צבעוניות ומגניבות ולתייג בתוך מגירות קטנות. מירב קלוס

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Coupons for Kids: The EFFECTIVE & Free Classroom Management Strategy | Classroom management strategies, Classroom behavior management, Classroom rewards

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Jul 26, 2016 - Coupons for Kids: a Classroom Management Strategy that is SMART. Read tips for implementing a class coupon reward system.

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דורין דואני: אני מור

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דורין דואני: אני מורה כבר מספר רב של שנים, של בני נוער מאוכלוסיות מיוחדות ומתעתדת להיות מורה ללשון של תלמידי תיכון. הרעיונות שמשכו אותי הם דרכי ההתמודדות עם בעיות המשמעת של התלמידים למעשה אני פוגשת בבעיות אלו יום יום .  בכתבה מדובר על 7 דרכים להתמודדות עם בעיות משמעת. כל הדרכים הן טובות ויעלות ואולם התחברתי הכי הרבה לדרך מספר 2 - להכיר מקרוב את התלמידים עם בעיות המשמעת, "הבעייתים" ולדעת איך יהיה נכון לעבוד עם כל תלמיד ותלמיד. עוד מתקופת הצבא, השיטה של "הפרד ומשול" מוכרת לי ועובדת כמעט תמיד בהיותי מפקדת טירונים זוכרת אני כי את החייל הבעייתי ביותר הייתי ממנה להיות אחראי מחלקה ובכך הייתי משיגה כפליים. גם במקרה הנ"ל אני מקפידה כבר מראשית הלימודים לזהות את התלמידים הקיצוניים מבחינה משמעתית, ולשמחתי מדובר כמעט תמיד בבודדים (בכיתות הרגילות), ואני דואגת להכיר אותם מקרוב החל בשיחות אישיות, ושיחה עם ההורים או עם הבית (שנמצא גם בטיפ 6) ומתוך היכרות אני פועלת מולו באופן המיטבי עבורו ועבור הניהול התקין של הכיתה.

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Defiance, purposeful distraction, shredding work, talking back...these difficult behaviors can be hard to address in the middle or high school classroom, especially if more than one student is exhibiting them at once. I've worked with students who have these tendencies in various socioeconomic settings. There isn't a magic list of approaches that will "fix" the problem, but I've learned that some classroom management strategies are more helpful than others.

Let's consider this hypothetical situation:

Jimmy is supposed to be working with a friend on a crossword puzzle, but, he's being distracting and unproductive. You've circulated and encouraged him to get on task. Instead, he pulls up a music video on his iPad and continues to deflect. When you tell Jimmy to close the iPad, he makes an inappropriate comment. As such, you decide to take the iPad away. Immediately, Jimmy digs in his heels. He shreds the crossword puzzle into tiny pieces and shouts, "I'm going on strike! I won't get up from this seat until I get my iPad back!"

In this situation, what would you do?

Here are some classroom management tips that might help to prevent and address issues such as this one.

Tip 1: Build relationships.

If there's one thing I've learned from working with tweens and teens, it's that difficult students won't work for us if we have not taken the time to establish a relationship. Who are students outside of the classroom? What is home like? What are their hobbies, interests, dreams, and fears? What extracurriculars do they participate in? How do they like to learn?

Sometimes, students aren't able to articulate everything we want to know. Other times, they aren't willing. That's why I always send a questionnaire home to parents early in the year. Their feedback is invaluable.

In his book You've Gotta Connect, James Sturtevant writes that humans need connections.

The brain needs safety in order to learn, to deepen understandings, and to retain ideas. A positive, comfortable, and secure relationship with the teacher is at the heart of a safe classroom.

When students believe their teacher cares about them, they are happier, more productive, more engaged, more on task, and have higher self efficacy. In turn, the difficult behaviors they may otherwise exhibit are not as evident.

Sometimes we over or underestimate our relationship building skills. Here's a quick self-reflection sheet you can use to gauge your own strengths and weaknesses in order to set new goals.

Tip 2: Know what regulates students.

Every student is different. When we take time to get to know students, we should make note of what regulates them and what dysregulates them.

For instance, some students may enjoy listening to music quietly during work time. That might help them stay on task. Others might need fidgets or stress balls. Many students need structure and predictability. Simply sitting next to a student who is stressed and helping as needed has the potential to regulate them.

In the scenario above, Jimmy became more and more dysregulated with the teacher's restrictions. Maybe asking Jimmy to talk privately one on one could have helped.

Another idea to help regulate him might be to offer him options. He could complete the crossword puzzle, or he could go onto Google Classroom and watch a video about the topic. There are so many approaches we could try.

As teachers, we have to get to know our students so that we can better try to prevent and diffuse difficult behaviors.

Tip 3: Avoid power struggles.

Most teachers can think of a scenario similar to Jimmy's. This type of power struggle is what we need to avoid. What could a teacher do in this situation to de-escalate the problem?

Assuming we have built some sort of a relationship with Jimmy, we can sit down next to him, ask him to close his iPad, and begin walking through the next few questions with him. Often, students who exhibit defiant behavior and refuse to do work are receptive to help from a peer or a teacher who cares.

In order to get Jimmy to stay on task, we can ask him if he would come sit by us so that we can continue to guide him as we also work with other students. If Jimmy knows we believe he can do this and that we are willing to help him, he will be less likely to think that we are trying to separate him from his friends to be restrictive.

Tip 4: Consider your planning.

Truly, one of the biggest struggles of teaching today is that students won't do the work just because we deem it is important. Many students need to know the relevance. Why does this matter? How will I ever use this? Does this even apply to life outside of school? You've heard the questions.

Similarly, are students engaged? Do they have opportunities to move around, to write or talk to an authentic audience? Do you start with an engaging hook to pique interest? Are lessons planned to maximize students' interest from bell to bell? Does the lesson appeal to their interest whenever possible?

When students exhibit off-task behaviors, it helps to reflect on the current unit. Are they acting out because the material is not relevant? Is it too easy or too hard? Are they are unchallenged or frustrated? In Jimmy's case, maybe he perceived the crossword puzzle to be busy work.

Many behavior problems have a way of weeding themselves out with careful planning.

Tip 5: Pick your battles.

At the risk of sounding cliche, we can make a mountain out of a molehill at times. Occasionally, students are not going to do what we ask them to no matter what techniques we try to use to motivate them. Students have off days, especially those whose home lives are unstable.

It's better to allow a student to sit quietly and not do the work than it is to try to win an arm wrestle. When this happens, it usually becomes a distraction for the entire class, and it does nothing to build trust or gain a student's buy in.

Instead of going head to head during class, allow the student to sit and be present. Afterward, use Tip #6.

Tip 6: Communicate with parents and students.

Call parents. Once in a while, their partnership is sufficient to take care of the problem, at least temporarily.

We shouldn't forget to talk to the student him or herself before assigning discipline. Have a heart to heart. Situate yourself at their eye level or below, and encourage the student to think about how his or her actions are affecting other students.

Behavior contracts are tangible ways teachers and students can communicate shared expectations and goals for behavior. They also allow us to lay out consequences for continued problems.

These conversations should happen with empathy and love from the teacher but also with firmness and the mutual understanding that behaviors that infringe on others' learning experiences are not acceptable.

Tip 7: Don't be afraid to discipline.

The culture we establish in our room based upon how we respond to difficult behaviors determines whether or not it will exacerbate throughout the year. If we have tried building relationships, regulating students, calling home, and having heart-to-hearts but the issues still persist, it's important to address them with some sort of consequence.

Whether it's a teacher detention, a referral to the office, or something else, students need to know that the classroom learning environment is important. Behaviors that prevent other students from learning or that create an atmosphere of angst or disrespect can't be allowed.

However, when assigning discipline, it's important for us to talk to students about why it's happening. Equally important, students need to be prepared for the consequences. To be fair to them and to maintain trust, we have to have those one-on-one discussions first.

When in doubt, I've found it helpful to view classroom management in the same way I view parenting. It's important to love students, to be empathetic, to balance criticism with compliments, to ask questions, and to apologize when I'm wrong.

The Jimmies of the classroom can drive us batty at times, but those are also the students who most likely need our kindness the most.

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יעל פינטו: קראתי את המאמר הבא בו גם ניתן לשמוע ראיון עם linsin שמסביר על 4 עקרונות ברורים שצריכים ליישם ביום הראשון ללימודים על מנת לייצר אווירת לימודים, ושיעור מהנה שהתלמידים רוצים לקחת בו חלק. 1. בני כללים ברורים לניהול הכיתה בתחילת ההיכרות עם הכיתה יש להגיע עם תוכנית ברורה מאד של כללים ושל תוצאות. יש ליצור רשימת כללים פשוטה כאשר המטרה שלה היא לענות על שני צרכים מרכזיים- זכות התלמידים ללמוד, וזכות המורה ללמד. אסור לחכות לבעיות שיצוצו ורק אז לפתור אותן, אלא יש להגדיר את ההתנהגות הרצוייה מראש. הכללים אותם הוא מציע להגדיר הינם: א. למלא אחר ההוראות. ב. להצביע לפני שמדברים או קמים. ג. לשמור על הידיים והרגליים לעצמך ד. לכבד את החברים לכיתה ואת המורים. התוצאות של הפרות הכללים מאד ברורות: א. אזהרה ב. פסק זמן ג. מכתב הביתה. 2. למדי את הכללים  לא מספיק להקריא את הכללים עד כמה פשוטים שהם נראים, צריך להקדיש לכללים זמן ללמידה כמו לכל נושא אחר ובפרט לתת דוגמאות לכל כלל הן מצד המורה והן מצד התלמידים - ככל שנהיה מפורטים יותר, האפקטיביות של הכללים תגדל 3. לאכוף כמו רובוט לא לערב רגשות בתהליך האכיפה. צריך וחשוב לייצר קשר אישי חזק עם התלמידים, אבל כשזה מגיע לאכיפה, אין לערב רגשות. זה מונע תחושה של המורה שהתלמיד מפריע לה באופן אישי - זו הבחירה של התלמיד. 4. למכור את השיעור  המטרה בסוף השיעור הראשון היא שהתלמידים יחזרו הביתה ויאמרו: "יש לי מורה מדהימה וז הולך ליהיות שיעור מצויין". אנחנו רוצים לגרום לתלמידים להתרגש לקראת השנה שמתחילה עם הסבר מפורט על השיעור על מה נלמד ועל תועלות שהם יפיקו מזה, כך שהלמידים ירצו לקחת חלק בשיעור. וזה הקישור https://pin.it/2AECoV6

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טיפים לניהול כיתה בע

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טיפים לניהול כיתה בעקבות המאמר הזה שמדבר על טיפים לניהול חיובי. לקחתי מספר דברים שמדברים אלי מאוד. הראשון מדבר חלוקת תפקידים לתלמידים. מבחינתי זה סוג של חניך תורן בסבב לאורך השנה שיהיה אחראי על הכללים שיצרנו בתחילת השנה. אם מדובר על סדר וניקיון של הכיתה, לפני ואחרי השיעור, אם על תזכורות למשימו ומטלות שיש להכין, אם זה בבדיקה בקרב תלמידים מתקשים, ביצוע חיבורים נכונים ונציג הכיתהמול המורה. בסוף כל סבב, יושבים התלמידים יחד עם המורה ומנתחים את תפקוד התלמיד לטוב ולרע, מדברים על תחושות ורגשות. התגמול עבור התלמיד יכול לבוא מהתלמידים או גביע מהמורה. אלמנט נוסף הוא השלווה והרוגע בכיתה. מאחר ואני עוסק במדיציה אני מאמין גדול בתרגולים עם התלמידים לפחות פעם בשבוע, תרגול שלאחר מכן יוביל לשיח פתוח שאינו קשור ישירות ללימודים.  שי ברכה

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עידית קרימול

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עידית קרימולובסקי  7 הרגלים מגונים של המורה הבלתי יעיל: כאחת שטרם פסעה ועמדה מול כתה בבית ספר אני מהרהרת רבות באיך נכון יהיה לגייס את התלמידים ללמידה. איך ליצור אוירה נעימה בד בבד עם מחוייבות לעשייה כתתית. במאמר המצורף קיבלתי כמה עצות על מצבים שכדאי להמנע מהם על מנת להפוך את ההוראה ליעילה ומשמעותית. המחברת - מורה מנוסה שעשתה לא מעט מהשגיאות עליהן היא מדברת - מסבירה באופן מתומצת וברור (בתוספת פודקאסט מוקלט) ממה עלינו להמנע: בין היתר היא מדברת על המנעות מצעקות המורה בכתה - צעקות אינן מביאות את התלמידים להקשיב או לשתף פעולה הן בעיקר מאירות את המורה באופן מגוחך. על ידי דיבור תקיף ושקט משיג המורה תוצאות יותר אפקטיביות. נושא נוסף אותו היא מעלה הוא אי התייחסות לבעיות התנהגות שנדמות מינוריות ועל ידי כך מתגברות וגדלות ונהפכות לבעיות שמפירות את שלוות הכתה. מדבריה עולה כי יש להתייחס לכל הפרת התנהגות פעוטה כבר בפעם הראשונה שהיא מתרחשת על מנת למנוע אסקלצייה בהמשך. הרגל נוסף שרבים חוטאים בו הוא חוסר עקביות בניהול הכתה ובעיקר העברת מסרים לא מובנים, סותרים, או הנהגת שינויים תכופים במדיניות הכתה, כל אלה עלולוים לדרדר את הכבוד וההערכה כלפי המורה ולגרום ליציאת הכתה משליטתו. את כל אחת מהעצות מפתחת המחברת לעוד מאמר המיוחד לה. הנה הקישור:

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The 7 Bad Habits of Ineffective Teachers - Teach 4 the Heart

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Subscribe to the Teach 4 ﻿the﻿ Heart Podcast.Think back to when you were in school - did you have any teachers that were just, well, to be honest, bad teachers?

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7 הרגלים מגונים של ה

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7 הרגלים מגונים של המורה הבלתי יעיל: כאחת שמעולם לא פסעה בכתת בית ספר מיום שסיימה את לימודיה

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שבעת ההרגלים המגונים

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שבעת ההרגלים המגונים של המורה הבלתי יעיל:

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שלום, שמי אורי וינבר

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שלום, שמי אורי וינברגר. מכיוון שאני מתעתד להיות מורה למתמטיקה אז אתייחס לעניין ניהול הכיתה ואקשור אותו לשיעורי מתמטיקה. אז נתקלתי בפינטרסט בחידת מונטי הול. והחידה הולכת ככה. נניח שאתם בחידון טלוויזיה. ויש שלוש דלתות סגורות. ומאחורי הדלתות יש שני כבשים ומכונית. אתם בוחרים דלת באופן אקראי מתוך תקווה שאתם ברי מזל ומאחורי אותה דלת יש מכונית. נניח שבחרתם את דלת מספר 1. בשלב זה המנחה בא ופותח את דלת מספר 2 ומראה לי שמאחורי דלת 2 יש כבשה. ואז הוא נותן לי את האופציה להחליף דלת. כלומר להחליף לדלת מספר 3. האם כדאי לי להחליף או להישאר עם אותה דלת? רוצה לומר - חידות הן דרך נחמדה לקרב את הכיתה אליך. יכול להיות שבשיעור מסוים התלמידים לא כל כך בעניין של ללמוד פונקציה מורכבת או סדרה חשבונאית. במצב כזה אפשר לגוון את השיעור. לתת להם משהו יצירתי, מעניין שיש בו סוגיה מתמטית, שאמנם אינה קשורה לשיעור באופן ישיר, אך היא בהחלט פותחת את הדמיון שלהם ועושה אתנחתא קלה מהפרמטרים המתמטיים הרבים הנדרשים בכל שיעור.

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Sharon Hayat:          Pinterest can be a great source for ideas and "how-to's". There are vast amounts of good (and sometimes not-so-good) advice. You have to wade carefully through the posts to pull information that works best for you. The following is a a list of 10 classroom

Strategies for effective classroom management. Many of the suggestions are quite good; For example positive reinforcement, explaining why you request certain behaviors and private chats. However, as I have seen with Pinterest, there is also some advice here that I completely disagree with. They advise that for a student that breaks the rules you separate them from the class with a jump rope or other barrier to keep them separate for a period of time. I think this is draconian and cannot believe that this type of teacher behavior is still accepted let alone promoted.

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Consequences That Teach Better Behavior (Instead of Punish)

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Sep 1, 2018 - Learning can be fun! Using the proven HeidiSongs multi-sensory method, even preschool age children can easily learn to identify numbers, shapes, sight words.

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תלמיד לא מכבד : כאשר

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תלמיד לא מכבד : כאשר תלמיד אומר או עושה משהו לא מכבר להשאר רגוע ולומר לו האם הכל בסדר האם עשיתי משהו כדי לפגוע בך ? זה יפזר את המצב מכון שהוא מוריד את ההגנות שלו . אפשר גם לנסות להקל על המתח בהומור למשל אני יעמיד פנים שלא שמעתי את זה ..

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לתלמיד מפריע אפשר לנ

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לתלמיד מפריע אפשר לנסות לשוחח עם התלמיד על בסיס יומי , הייה ברור ומפורט לגבי ההתנהגות שמפריעה לכיתה , שוחח על כללי הכיתה שלך . להסביר שזה בסדר לא להסכים עם הכלל אבל הוא לא יכול לא לציית בכלל ואתה צריך לעקוב אחרי החוקים .לשאול את התלמיד מה לדעתו יקרה אם לא יהיו חוקים האם הוא ירגיש בטוח?                                                                     תלמיד כזה ישגשג עם קבלת בחירות גם אם מדובר בדברים חסרי משמעות כמו לבחור בין 2 מטלות .

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כאשר נותניםם הוראה ל

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כאשר נותניםם הוראה למשימה , להיות בקירבת הילד ולהשתמש בעשה יותר מאל תעשה , הפסיקו לעשות זאת מזמנת התרסה במקום כדאי לומר מה כן יעשו . קרא את מצב הרוח של התלמיד אם הם נכנסו עם מצב רוח רע תנו לתלמיד להתקרר לשאול אם צריך הפסקה . תלמיד מתריס צריך להשיג כוח אישי אפשר לאפשר לו אך בדרכים יצרניות ולהקצות לו כמה תחומי אחריות בכיתה שכך יזכה לתשומת לב  .

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לתלמיד מתריס למשל אפ

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לתלמיד מתריס למשל אפשר לנסות את הדברים הבאים

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The Most Difficult Classroom Behaviors - Heart and Mind Teaching

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If you work with children, I can promise you that you will come across at least one student that has these difficult behaviors. Some of the most difficult classroom behaviors like disrespect and defiance can make classroom's chaotic.

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בהמשך לפוסט שהועלה ממש לפני פוסט זה, ומכיוון שאנחנו מרגישים שניהול כיתה הוא נושא מאוד מאתגר וקריטי, רוצה לשתף אתכם בעוד מאמר שמתייחס לניהול כיתה בחטיבת ביניים ותיכון. במאמר - חמישה טיפים לניהול כיתה שנכתבו על ידי מורה, מנסיונה וחוויותיה. הטיפים ניתנים בצורה מאוד בהירה, קליטה, תוך מתן הסבר לכל טיפ. אותי היא שכנעה :-) אפרת בר.

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Today I'm talking about classroom management tips for secondary teachers. Older students demand a different approach to classroom management in the classroom. You can have successful secondary classroom management, though.
If you want management ideas, I do have some for you. Classroom management for high school is entirely different than classroom management with middle school. In this post, I am explicitly writing about classroom management ideas with high schoolers.

And? I love high school kids. That is the age that I was meant to teach! I do build relationships with my students, and I do incorporate SEL. Still, classroom management for high school students still requires thought and attention.

I narrowed down the five instances that cause the most upheaval in my classroom and provided ways that I handle them. Personalize these examples, bend to fit your situation, and make them your own. Here are five classroom management ideas for the high school classroom.

#1: Classroom Management Issue: Leaving class to see support staff.
Short answer: With a few exceptions, they don't go.
Long answer: I have two important points with this. One, our counselors and student service department members excel at communicating student needs. If a student has a history that dictates they meet with someone, they of course go. Two, if students have an IEP or any other paperwork that states they may need to speak to someone on occasion, again, they of course go.

This once was not my policy. If a student asked to see their counselor, I wrote them a pass. I never wanted to keep students from seeking any sort of support. Quickly, I learned that the students wanted to avoid classwork and that the support staff often had meetings and were not even in the building! (Did the student return to class? Well. . .) My heart was wanting to help students, but they took advantage of that. Plus, part of secondary classroom management is keeping students safe. Students who roam might not be safe.

This is what I do now: I communicate with the support staff. If the student has a standing pass that they can leave when necessary, they go. Otherwise, I tell the student that I will make sure the counselor/social worker is in their office, email them, and wait for a response. Sometimes, they shoot me an email right back and want the student. Other times, I get an email that confirms that student has pulled that trick before and needs to stay in class. I've even had counselors say they are with someone and will call that student down when they finish.

So, students don't go immediately. Instead, I follow up with the support staff the student wanted to see.

The largest takeaway for classroom management for high school with this example? Communicate with your coworkers.

#2: Classroom Management Issue: Starting class.
Short answer: Bell ringers.
Long answer: When my students enter the classroom, they begin the assignment for the day. They know what to expect, I take attendance, and we move on from there.

Note that I use "bell ringers" as an encompassing term. I don't have a book of bell ringers. Sometimes students begin by taking notes. Other times they get with a partner and start answering questions. It depends on our goals for the day. Secondary classroom management requires planning ahead. When I provide a starting point for students, they begin work which lessens the opportunity for problems.

Put in place strong classroom management ideas before students arrive.

#3: Classroom Management Issue: Disruptive talking.
Short answer: I stand next to them.

Long answer: A student who continually disrupts after I glance at them, directly ask them to stop, shake my head at them, and more? I stroll over to them and refocus them. I show where we are working, get them a pen, or put away whatever is distracting them.

High school kids do not want a teacher standing right next to them. They will stop.

#4: Classroom Management Issue: Leaving for the bathroom.

Short answer: I let them go.

Long answer: This previous year, I reread The First Days of School by Dr. Wong. I'm paraphrasing, but he suggests that teachers have pencils to give students so that class will continue. Overall, he wants to turn a huge issue (no writing utensil) into a non-issue. If pencils could become a non-issue, could restroom passes?

Leaving for the restroom has previously been such a large issue for my classes. Bathroom passes and pencils are not the same, obviously. Still, I wanted to change the situation and was willing to try a new approach.

I experimented this previous year. I told students at the start of the year that I didn't want to be involved in their bathroom usage. They may go as needed, but (and this was an emphasized condition), if it became abused or problematic, they would have limits.

I had students that I felt went to the restroom to be on their phone or goof off. I shared my concerns and told them it was becoming an issue. They caught on and bathroom use became less frequent.

This worked because I emphasized the procedure: you may go, but if leaving class is done too often, I will question you. It worked this previous year.

#5: Classroom Management Issue: Tracking absent work.

Short answer: Google Classroom.

Long answer: Assignments, activities, and homework have a place on Google Classroom. When a student is absent, they know to find the assignment there.

At first, it was cumbersome for me to add information online. It became so handy when students were absent that I kept with it until it became habitual.

When I think of the top classroom management issues that stress me every year, these came to mind. My classroom management solutions are not perfect, and they may need switched as I continue with them.

Secondary classroom management is a constant project; I'm always changing and reflecting. Use what works for your individual classrooms and remember, while these are my ideas, Melissa from Reading and Writing Haven has more ideas about classroom management. Jump to her blog, and then join our Facebook group where she share freebies and other teacher ideas.

Are you interested in more classroom management ideas, specifically classroom management for high school? Join our private Facebook group, ELA Today. We discuss all ideas related to education.

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Classroom Management for Secondary Teachers - Language Arts Classroom

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Today I'm talking about classroom management tips for secondary teachers. Older students demand a different approach to classroom management in the classroom. You can have successful secondary classroom management, though. If you want management ideas, I do have some for you. Classroom management for high school is entirely different than classroom management with middle school.

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5 החוקים לניהול כיתה  (רונן שמיר) - 5 טיפים חביבים שמסייעים בנטרול הפרות הסדר בכיתה על בסיס קבוע: 1. לא מאשרים יציאה מהכיתה (אלא אם כן התלמיד מדמם...) 2. יש כללים קבועים להגשת עבודה - חייבים לפעול על פיהם 3. כדי למנוע הפרעות של "אני צריך" עפרון / מחק /מחדד וכדומה - מכינים מראש ערימת ציוד שמונעת הפרעות כאלה. 4. כשמישהו "נעדר" מהכיתה החבר שיושב לידו מחוייב להשלים לו את החומר כדי למנוע שאלות מפריעות בכיתה 5. בתחילת כל שיעור כותבים על הלוח את נושא השיעור והעמודים הרלבנטיים וכך מונעים הפרעות של מאחרים לכיתה - הפירוט ב לינק הבא

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אורית צמח... מאמר נפלא שמסביר באופן מפרט את השיטה של Brain Breaks - אפשר לאמץ גם בלמידה מרחוק וגם בכיתה

 בזמן שאתה מתכנן את השיעור שלך - במיוחד כזה עם הרבה דיבור של המורה או חומר מורכב - תכנן זמן ל"הספקות מוח" מהרשימה שלך. תרצה לקחת הפסקה במוח לפני שתיכנס עייפות, הסחת דעת או חוסר מיקוד. בהתאם לגיל התלמידים שלך וליכולת המיקוד שלהם, ייתכן שתצטרך לתכנן הפסקה לאחר 10 עד 25 דקות של זמן עבודה אינטנסיבי.  ב ה צ ל ח ה!!!

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When you're creating a lesson plan or reviewing student work, do you often need a break? Do you take a walk or listen to your favorite song to get your mind refocused? Your students need these "brain breaks," too.

In the classroom, brain breaks are quick, structured breaks using physical movement, mindfulness exercises, or sensory activities. Brain breaks can be done individually (like deep breathing) or as a whole class (like a round of Simon Says). No matter what the form, brain breaks take only a few minutes of instructional time. They give your students a brief rest from what they're doing to help their brains shift focus and return ready to work and learn.

You can use different types of brain breaks depending on what a student needs at a given time. Remember that different brains need different kinds of breaks. For example, although it may seem counterintuitive, students who struggle with focus, attention, and hyperactivity may need more energizing breaks. Other students may need to quiet their minds. Here's a look at three examples of brain breaks.

Mindfulness brain break: Watch how students at the Momentous School take a break with "flower and candle" breathing. (If students are wearing masks in school, this brain break can be a good one to try at home.)

Sensory brain break: See the sensory path special education teacher Holly Barker Clay created to provide her students with a self-directed brain break.

Looking for brain break ideas? Check out this printable list of brain breaks organized by type and time of day. It was created by Understood Teacher Fellow TJ Thornton.

Create a list of brain breaks. Make sure to include independent, whole class, and self-directed breaks. Collect tools students can use for these breaks, like stress balls.

You may have planned for an energizing break. But if your students are overly energetic, you may switch to a calming break instead.

If a few students are having trouble with the brain break, use a prompt to get them back on track or model the activity by doing it near the students.

Some students will need modifications. For instance, students who have motor skills challenges may not be able to hop on one foot. Instead, have them jump on two feet, working their way toward hopping.

Some students might feel uncomfortable participating in group brain breaks. Decide on a nonverbal signal that students can use to subtly let you know they're opting out.

4. Talk about the experience. If this is the first time your students used a brain break, encourage them to talk about how the break helped. Explain that you'll introduce different kinds of brain breaks over time so they can learn the types of breaks that are most helpful for them. You can also talk about how students might take these breaks on their own, like when they're getting frustrated or distracted. Have self-directed activities available, such as sensory tools and a timer, so students can take individual breaks without disturbing others. You can even make self-directed brain break activity cards.

Students who learn and think differently sometimes get tired easily, have a low tolerance for frustration, or have trouble figuring out how to approach their work. Switching up what they're doing for a few minutes can help break those patterns. Research shows that brain breaks can serve that purpose and help refresh the mind.

For many students, movement is an ideal brain break. That's because exercise increases blood flow to the brain, which helps with focus and attention. In fact, research has shown that students learn more quickly after they've exercised. In one study, students learned vocabulary words 20 percent faster after exercising. Exercise also reduces stress and anxiety, making it easier to focus on important tasks.

Relaxing brain breaks have similar benefits. They help calm students and allow their minds to settle enough to shift focus. For students who get overexcited or who have a hard time self-regulating, relaxing brain breaks may be more beneficial than energizing ones. After these quieter breaks, students are able to return to work because they've given the overworked areas of the brain time to recharge.

Brain breaks benefit not only students but teachers, too. They help improve the pacing of your lesson while keeping you and your students refreshed, focused, and engaged.

Build brain breaks into your distance learning lesson plans, including your synchronous online lessons. For example, breathing exercises may help students who are anxious about live video lessons .

Brain breaks can give students a chance to socialize during distance learning. You can use a fun discussion-based brain break in the middle of the lesson to get students engaged.

Encourage families to have their kids take breaks while they learn at home. To do this, you can add brain breaks to assignment directions. Give families the printable list of brain breaks or links to your students' favorite breaks on sites like GoNoodle.

About the Author

About the Author

worked as a classroom teacher and as an early intervention specialist for 10 years. She is the author of Amanda Morin The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education. Two of her children have learning differences.

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Ellen Braaten, PhD is the director of LEAP at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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When you're creating a lesson plan or reviewing student work, do you often need a break? Do you take a walk or listen to your favorite song to get your mind refocused? Your students need these "brain breaks," too. In the classroom, brain breaks are quick, structured breaks using physical movement, mindfulness exercises, or sensory activities.

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הי, תובנה מרכזית שיש

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הי, תובנה מרכזית שיש לי ממרחב הלמידה הזה הוא שצריך לגוון לילדים את השיעור וליצור עבורם הפסקות והזדמנויות להתרעננות והתאווררות על מנת שיהיו מרוכזים וקשובים יותר לנושאים הפדגוגים וגם כדי ליצור אוירת למידה רגועה וכיפית.
מצאתי בפינטרסט רעיון ל 15 הפסקות "מוח" brain breaks.
15 משחקים קלילים וקצרים מאד שאפשר להתחיל איתם שיעור, לסיים שיעור או לעשות הפסקה תוך כדי .
רבים מהם מחייבים גם תנועה - כלומר, מאפשרים גם להפעיל את הגוף ולפרוק אנרגיה.
כל משימה רשומה על מקל ארטיק . בצד אחד שם המשימה ובצד השני הסבר.
מישהו שולף מקל, מקריא את המשימה ומסביר אותה. כך גם מתאפשר בכל פעם לילד או ילדה אחרים להפעיל את הכיתה. מתאים יותר לילדי יסודי אבל בטח אפשר לחשוב גם על רעיונות לגדולים יותר.
אני חושבת שאפשר גם שהמשימות כן יכללו חומר לימודי. למשל, אפשר לבצע משימה כמו categories באנגלית או בנושא אחר שנלמד.
בהצלחה!
טל בר טור

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מצאתי כתבה שנותנת עשרה טיפים לניהול כיתה בדרכים חיוביות. הטיפ הראשון נקרא: נקודות קבוצתיות וגביע. בכל חודש המורה מקדישה זמן וחמחשבה על חלוקה של הכיתה לקבוצות. לכל קבוצה מוקדש שולחן לפי צבע והקבוצה תשב ביחד במשך כל החודש. לאורך החודש הקבוצה תצבור נקודות על פי פרמטרים שנקבעו מראש וידועים לכולם כמו: הראשונים שהיו מוכנים, שמירה על סדר וניקיון, עזרה לחברים וכו׳. על הלוח יתבצע רישום של הנקודות לאורך כל השבוע. בסוף השבוע הקבוצה שזכתה במספר הרב ביותר של הנקודות תקבל את הגביע, שיהיה מונח על שולחנה בכל השבוע שלאחר מכן. אני מצאתי את הטיפ הזה מעניין במיוחד, מקווה שגם אתם... חן.

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In gearing up for back to school, everyone is concerned about finding the best classroom management ideas. This post covers tons of positive classroom management tips and tricks for teachers.
Let's get our thoughts out into the open about classroom management ideas. Put your hand up if you've been like me and had these thoughts before school started...

"What will I say when I want my students to listen?"

"How will I get them to do what I want?"

"What should I do when {gasp} they DON'T behave or listen to me?!"

Perhaps you've also had these thoughts...

"What should I do when they are behaving?"

"How can I teach my students to be good classroom citizens?"

"Can I praise them and reward them?"

If you put your hand up for one or more of these thoughts, then you were like me and you realize that having good classroom management ideas is extremely important. I'm sure you can agree that having a classroom management plan is an absolute 100% must for any classroom. We are given a large group of children and are expected to teach them. We are expected to not only teach them content, but how to be good citizens, good friends to others, and good students. Being ready with a plan is key!

Today, I will share some tried and true management strategies, tips and tricks that I have come to love. They work for me and my beliefs in the classroom. I hope you find something you can use in your classroom as well.

I have been teaching young children for 10 years and in that time I have tried A LOT of classroom management strategies. I've had a lot of people tell me that I should try this method and that. I have tried rewards and verbal praise. I have tried "time-outs" and "red cards." I have tried it all!

But out of everything I have tried, classroom management strategies that are POSITIVE and encourage growth have always felt right for me. I strive to keep and give ownership to children for their behaviors and help them learn from their mistakes. Children need to have structure and know the expectations early in the school year. I spend most of September building our classroom community and doing tons of community building activities.

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #1 TEAM POINTS & DESK TROPHY

I spend time each month strategically planning out table groupings for my students. There is usually 4-6 in a group and I prefer to have 4 groups. Each group has a color and that is their team for the month.

Those groups work all week to earn points for their team. They earn points for doing many positive things. We brainstorm as a class at the beginning of the year to come up with a list of ways they can earn points. We post and review this chart frequently. This way they know exactly how they can earn points. Some ideas include being the first group ready to listen, being the group with the tidiest desks, and the groups that help others in the class.

As these positive things happen throughout the week, I am adding tally marks to the board underneath my table group signs. To grab your own FREE set, head to this blog post to download.

The team at the end of the week with the most points earns the class trophy. They also get to pick a coupon from the coupon box (more on this later).

The special trophy sits in the center of the desk grouping all week. I found this trophy at the dollar store. Any trophy that stands would work well. This gets the kids really excited and motivated! During the next week, I will call on last week's winning team to be the first at demonstrating things, lining up, and getting supplies as an extra bonus.

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #2 COUPONS

Students earn coupons throughout the week for having the post team points, getting the Oscar award (more on this later), being a special helper, great listener, or for doing something extra special. I use these coupons at predictable and unpredictable times, which keeps it fun for everyone. My students love the coupons and get very excited about them. They especially like that they get to choose which coupon they want. You can read a full blog post HERE about my classroom coupon system and how you can create something similar in your classroom!

I tried various reward systems over the years, but after spending A LOT of money on tiny surprises and toys with little significance, I discovered the coupon system. I have created my own set of classroom coupons that you can check out HERE. To try out a FREE sample before you buy in, click HERE!

To store my coupons, I found a clear plastic box at Michael's that has the perfect size compartments to hold small coupons. You can buy a similar coupon box from amazon HERE. I print the coupons on card stock and laminate for durability.

Some of the fun coupon choices are Special Supplies, Wear Shades, Share a Book, Lunch with a Friend, Cuddly Friend, Drink Pass, and many more. Students love choosing what is important to them. For example, if they like stuffed animals, they can bring a cuddly friend to school on day or if they have a special book at home they want to show the class, they can bring it to share one day.

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #3: CLASSROOM JOBS

One of the top classroom management ideas all teachers know about is having classroom jobs. In my classroom, student jobs are an absolute must. Students love having their own job to take care of each day. They take responsibility and for the most part do a good job, with some guidance along the way.

I spend time during the first week or two of the school year introducing each of our classroom jobs. We discuss what each entails, what it looks like to do a "good" and "bad" job, and we practice. Once we are ready, I assign each student to a job. Some jobs take only one person and others take two.

The easiest method for me has been using Popsicle sticks. I write each student's name on a stick and I place their sticks inside library pockets. I label each library pocket with a job and post them on the wall in a classroom job display. You could add a photo of your students on the end of the sticks for a cute display! If you are interested in this type of metal drip pan, head HERE to purchase.

I rotate student jobs every two weeks instead of one. I find that they need some time to get really good at the job before moving on. They also seem ready after 2 weeks for a change. This way they also have the opportunity to try each job at least once or twice throughout the school year. We change the jobs together as a class so that they can remember which new job is theirs. As I call out each job, I ask students to give me a thumbs up if they know what their job is and a thumbs down if they need me to remind them what to do for that job.

You can check out this class job chart which includes 36 job cards (plus EDITABLE options) and header posters HERE.

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #4 OSCAR AWARD

One day while I was shopping at a second hand store, I came across this trophy that looks just like the Oscar award that actors get during the Academy Awards. A thought came to me that this would be the perfect daily award to give my students.

This shiny guy is my special award given to a different student every day. I award it to someone who works hard, does nice things, and goes out of their way to be extra special during the day. They earn the "Oscar" on their table for the day. It is a surprise when they enter in the morning. They get to choose a coupon from the coupon box as well. I keep a class list in the coupon box to check off when someone has received the Oscar. This way I make sure everyone is remembered and gets their day with the "Oscar."

I make an announcement during our morning meeting each day to explain to the class why this student has earned the "Oscar". This makes it EXTRA special in everyone's eyes. This also helps students hear what it takes to earn the award.

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #5 TRANSITIONS

In my school, many teachers use a chime. I choose not to use it as an attention "getter" but as a tool for calming the body and focusing the mind after a transition. I often use it after recess, after gym class, and before an important lesson.

We sit as a class at the carpet with the lights turned off. I tell the students to take deep, slow breaths, close their eyes or look down, and relax. This takes practice and a lot of modeling before students are comfortable closing their eyes and letting their bodies relax.

We talk about being mindful beings through " Mind Up" lessons and discussions about ways to be mindful. This program teaches students how the brain develops, how it affects their behavior, and how to be "mindful". We read this great book to illustrate how to be focused on what you are doing at the time and not other things. It is called Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda by Alderfer.

The chime works amazingly well as calming my students down. I have found that if my students come in from the playground with problems, they often forget what those problems are after chime. Everyone then feels relaxed and ready for the next activity or lesson with a clearer mind.

You can purchase your own chime, HERE.

I also use the No-Yell Bell in my classroom to help grab my students attention. It is my go-to tool when we are in the gymnasium during P.E. because I do not like yelling or using a whistle. The kids LOVE this bell and all the different, fun sounds it makes. There is horse racing, applause, an alarm, a traditional bell, and more. You can check it out HERE.

I also enjoy using callbacks ( attention getters) where I use a specific call to my students and they have a specific response to my call. I use some whole brain learning ones, such as "Class, Class/Yes Yes!" and other fun ones like "1,2,3 Eyes on ME/1,2 Eyes on YOU!"

One of the classroom jobs in my room is to be the teacher assistant, but you could use your line leader to hang a door hanger on your door to let visitors know where your class is.

Before we transition into the hallway, I use line up chants. They are simple, yet fun chants we say together to get our bodies and minds ready for the hallway.

You can check out the Class Transitions pack HERE, which includes many call back/attention getters, door hangers, and line up chants in color and in black & white for you to use in your classroom to help with your transitions.

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #6 RULES

I like to use a variety of classroom management techniques in my classroom that works for me and my teaching style. Classroom rules touch on important skills to help build social responsibility in your classroom. I prefer rules that are worded in positive ways to encourage good behavior and being your best self. My students love, remember, and work hard to follow the classroom rules.

Whole Brain Learning is another great system that incorporates the brain by having students actively engaged in activities. My favorite part of Whole Brain Learning are the classroom rules. I have been using them in my classroom for a few years now with a lot of success. They are fun to learn, easy to remember with actions, and effective at getting students to remember the rules.

To read more about this system, click HERE.

To grab your own, Whole Brain Rules posters for FREE click the image below.

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #7 GIVE ME "FIVE"

The images with the hands in this post illustrate this technique perfectly. I teach this simple strategy on day 1. First I ask my students to put up their hand when they hear my say "Give Me Five!" Then I ask them to do this when I need their attention on the carpet or in line or before any transition.

Each finger means a different thing.

1. Legs criss-cross or still.

2. Eyes watching.

3. Listening.

4. Hands & Feet to Yourself.

5. Quiet.

I post my Give Me 5 poster on the board and we review what each finger means each morning during our morning meeting. I learned this trick from my practicum teacher when I was a student teacher and I have used it since. It's very effective!

You can grab this FREE Give Me Five poster by clicking the image below!

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #8 BUCKET FILLING

One of my favorite things to have ever come into education is the bucket filling program. Teaching children to be bucket "fillers," rather than bucket "dippers" is the essential part of this program. If you are not familiar with it, you must read these 2 books.

(Click the book covers to see them in store)

This one is a great story of a little boy who discovers he has an invisible bucket. It really helps to illustrate the concept of everyone having an invisible bucket that can be filled and dipped.

This story explains the bucket filling program with a ton of great examples that are kid-friendly and clear.

At the beginning of the year, we spend a good amount of time reading and discussing these books, brainstorming ways to be a bucket filler, and practicing scenarios. In the beginning, we "practice" being bucket "fillers" together. We do some lessons together comparing bucket dippers and fillers. We slowly start putting the program into practice. It takes time to get it set-up properly if you want it to be a system that works well in your classroom.

I set up a bulletin board where everyone gets a bucket made out of card stock that I have cut into bucket shapes. Then we add pipe cleaners as handles, a student label, and Velcro stickers to hold Pom poms. I also hang a large bucket full of pom poms beneath the board. We discuss how to use our bucket filling board. We only fill buckets with pom poms. Every time we fill a bucket or someone fills ours, we put a pom pom into each of those buckets.

We NEVER take pom poms off. I encourage students to see whose bucket needs filling to to strive to be bucket fillers to those people. There are always a few students who never bother to fill at our bucket station, even though they are bucket filling. I encourage those kids to get up to the board throughout the day and I have a few keen "helpers" who also seem to enjoy helping with that.

Once this system is up and running, it is pretty seamless. Occasionally I reread the books and we discuss the things we need to work on. Overall, this system is great. It is incredibly positive and powerful. I love hearing my students use sentences like "you filled my bucket!"

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #9 CLASS SCHEDULE

I am someone that needs to have a schedule, so one of my top classroom management ideas is to make sure you have one. I have a planner and a large calendar where I write down my daily to-do's. It helps lower my anxiety and help me stay focused. I use this same principle in my classroom with a schedule.

I post out daily schedule cards every morning before students arrive. It is clear and takes up a main spot on our white board. Each morning, the star of the week (or a special helper) will read the schedule out loud for everyone to hear. I will let my students know of anything special that they need to know about the schedule at this time. I also like to use magnetic clocks to help my students learn about time. The class reads the schedule and clocks out loud with the helper.

A class schedule is a great visual for all students. It is especially helpful for my autistic students and those needing the visual reminders to ease stress and anxiety about upcoming events. I post mine on my whiteboard, but you could them on a metal drip pan or in a pocket chart.

Classroom Management Ideas: Tip #10 NOISE CONTROL

We all know and have experience with that "extra chatty" class every few years. The class that no matter how many times you try to ask them to be quiet, they continue to make A LOT of noise! For this problem, I like to use the traffic stoplight approach to controlling the chatter and noise.

I post my stop light somewhere visible to my students. Red means "No Talking!" yellow means "Quiet or Whispers" and green means "Inside Voices." I give a verbal reminder at the beginning of each activity so that it is clear to my students what the noise expectations are. I use the arrow or magnet if it is hanging on my whiteboard to show which color we are on.

A few of my colleagues have this awesome imitation traffic light that helps them control noises in their classrooms by setting a noise control. It is called the "Yacker Tracker" and you can see it in the store HERE. It is a genius system that does the work for you!

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דוגמה לפוסט: מצאתי כתבה שנותנת טיפים על איך גורמים לכיתה שאוהבת לדבר, להיות בשליטה. הטיפ הראשון נקרא: מילת קוד: המורה מחליטה על מילת קוד, היא אומרת לתלמידים שהיא אומרת אותה בתחילת ההסבר שלה, באמצע ובסוף, והתלמיד ששומע ראשון שהיא אמרה את המילה צריך להרים יד! התלמידים אוהבים להיות הראשונים שמבחינים במילה! המילה תגיע גם לקראת סוף ההסבר כך שהתלמידים צריכים ממש להתרכז כדי לשמוע.
טיפ פעיל טיימשני שהמורה מציעה הוא להפעיל טיימר למשך הזמן שהיא צריכה להסביר משהו חדש/הוראות לפעילות. המורה צריכה לומר להם שעליהם לנצח את הטיימר ולהיות בשקט עד שהצלצול מתחיל. כדאי מאוד להתחיל רק מדקה אחת, לאט לאט במשך תקופה, להעלות ל 10 -15 דקות. הילדים אוהבים לנצח את הטיימר!  אם תרצו לקרוא את כל הכתבה, לחצו על הקישור מטה.   שלכם, הילי זוורו

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Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you're talking then ask you what the directions were as soon as you finish?

Don't worry. This is totally normal. And completely fixable. Really!

Here are some simple but effective classroom management strategies for taming talkative students and getting that side chatter under control! Make sure you read them all so you can find the ones that are perfect for you and your class - I packed a lot of tips and tricks in this!

This works like a charm. If you're going to be giving directions, teaching a mini lesson, reading a book out loud, etc.: Tell the students to listen for a secret word (ex: kangaroo, watermelon, etc.) that you will randomly insert in your talking. The first person to raise their hand when you say this word (it's super exciting for them!) gets some sort of prize - a sticker, a ticket, time on the computer - or just the satisfaction of being the person who got it first. Insert the word toward the end of your directions so they hear them all and the daydreaming students don't lose focus after the fun word has been said. They will be hanging on your every word, with their hands ready. If their friends try to talk to them, they will probably ignore them so they don't get distracted and miss the secret word.

Another way to get students to not talk while you give directions is to play "Beat the Timer." You can make this a fun challenge for them! Any time you start talking, students have no idea if you're going to give them 1 minute directions or go on a 10 minute ramble so they're likely to just start talking when you do.

Tell them that if they can "beat the timer," they'll get some free time to chat. Make it seem like a game. Set a kitchen timer for how long you want to talk for. Tell them that if no one talks before it goes off, they get free time to chat after you're done! I recommend starting out at only 2 or 3 minutes then slowly working up to 10-15 minutes or however long your mini lessons are. If no one talks, you'll set the timer to give them 1-2 minutes to freely talk after you're done. If just one person talks, they don't get the chat time. They don't want to be the one to make everyone miss out and will also regulate each other.

Kids will do anything to get this free time to chat for a minute! Plus, if they know there's an end in sight to your talking and have an incentive to stay quiet, they will. You can project an online timer on your interactive white board if you have one or put the kitchen timer under your document camera if you want them to be able to see it. Seeing it count down might help especially impulsive kids control themselves. However, if you notice they're all looking at the timer rather than listening, don't provide the visual. I personally say don't show it to them so they don't see how long you're going to talk for and sigh when it's a high number like 10-15 minutes. For really young kids, you can also break 15 minute lessons up into chunks - you talk 5 minutes, give them a minute to chat about it, you talk 4 minutes, give them a minute to chat, you talk 3 minutes, give them a minute to chat.

If they talk before the timer goes off, act sad, "Aw man! Someone talked. I guess we won't get talk time. Let's try harder next time." and that person will think twice about doing it again because their friends definitely know who they were, you don't need to say it. If they don't talk before the timer goes off, let them have free time chatting for 1-3 minutes at the carpet or their desks, wherever they were when you gave directions. Set the timer so they hear it go off when it's time to stop chatting and get to the next activity. Also enforce that when they hear the chat timer go off, they must get straight to work or they won't get to play "beat the timer" next time you talk. Having a timer will also force you to make your directions concise. It's easy as a teacher to repeat things or ramble, especially when being constantly interrupted, so timers actually help me keep directions simple and to the point.

3. Play "Students vs. Teacher" or "Table Points" to make staying quiet a competition.

In that post, I show it using tallies but you can also use 10 frames or even 20 frames to connect it with learning!

You can get the "Students" and "Teacher" labels and ten frame mats in my Chatty Class Classroom Management pack. There's also extra ten frames so you can make it 20 frames.

I stuck magnet dots on the back of math cubes so I can easily fill the frames but you could use circle magnets or fun themed magnets (or put magnet dots on the backs of fun holiday objects like spiders for Halloween) to fill up the ten frames depending on the season.

By the way, I totally recommend sticking magnets dots on math manipulatives like this to use during math instruction on the board!

For Students vs. Teacher, whoever fills their 10 frame first wins! If the students win, they get something (ex: 10 minutes extra recess or free time). If you win, just make up a prize for yourself - they don't need to know if you did or not :) Maybe make your prize ice cream because if you win... that means your class was c-razy and you deserve ice cream. Hopefully your class always beats you! :)

4. Read books about being too chatty!

There are some fantastic books to read aloud that address specific behaviors.

Check out this awesome list of books organized by behavior that you can read to your class to have great classroom discussions about their behavior:

Check out the books in the categories "Blurting & Interrupting," "Overly Chatty," "Using Your Inside Voice," and "Listening" - these are seriously awesome books that will help a ton!

Kids love to talk. If they know they can talk during your lesson, they're more likely to stay quiet in between (or at least can be trained to be). Let them talk but make it relate to the lesson. If they know they're going to have to explain what you said to the person next to them, they'll listen so they don't say "uhhh" when it's time to share. Every kid should have an A/B partner at their carpet spot (if you don't have assigned carpet spots, do that yesterday!) and at their desks that stays the same. Every kid is either an A or a B (you can make it a cutesy name like chips and salsa, monkeys and bananas, etc. if you want) and that is what they always are so it's known and doesn't take time to explain each time. If their partner is absent that day, let them join the 2 people next to them as a C so there's no physical moving involved.

After you explain something, say "As tell Bs what I just said" or "Bs explain to As how to..." or "As what do you think about [insert open ended question relating to the lesson]" so they never know if you're going to have As talk or Bs talk. If you don't assign it, they'll figure they don't have to listen because their partner will OR the more dominant kid will always talk. This gets everyone listening and talking about the lesson. Do it several times during your lessons, directions, or read alouds. It seriously works wonders!

Blurt cubes are AWESOME. If you have a few super chatty kids, you can do it just with them or you can do it with the whole class.

Every kid has 5 cubes on their desk that spell BLURT. Their goal is to keep them saying BLURT all day.

If they blurt or talk while you're talking, you discreetly give them the blurt signal (look directly at them and hold up your hand in front of your chest showing the letter B in sign language) while continuing to talk. A quiet signal doesn't interrupt your lesson but they know to redirect themselves. The other kids will also see you give the signal and it'll remind them not to blurt either. When a student sees you give them the blurt signal, they know to switch their cube to upside down so it no longer shows the T in "Blurt" - the next time, they'd lose the R, then the U, etc. They cannot earn them back. Having the cubes on their desk is a great visual, yet private, reminder for especially impulsive kids.

If they have all the letters in BLURT at the end of the day, they get a "Blurt Dessert" card! Make the blurt dessert something really appealing like a few minutes of free time at the end of the day while the kids who lost letters work on unfinished work. If you have a really chatty and/or impulsive class, I recommend doing 2 rounds of blurt cubes halfway through the day with a known time it resets about halfway through each day (before lunch and after lunch, for example) so an impulsive kid doesn't immediately give up for the whole day when they lose 1 cube.

You can also make the rewards "shaded"... the more cubes they have, the more privileges they get sooner. "If you have all of your Blurt cubes, line up for recess [those kids line up], if you have 4 of your cubes still, line up [those kids line up]," and so on. If you let the kids go to the free time, they go in that order. If you let the kids talk at their tables, the non-blurters can talk first then after 30 seconds, let the 4 cubes join in, then the 3 cubes, etc. That way, if a kid loses 1 cube, they still have incentive to not lose any more cubes.

If they lose ALL of their cubes, you can have them fill out a "Blurt Alert" sheet.

They can either take it home to their parents to sign and return or you can keep it in your records.

These blurt alerts and desserts are also in my Chatty Class pack. I love the Blurt Dessert cards for recognizing kids who don't blurt (it's easy for the quiet ones to get ignored) - you can have them collect them and then turn them in for rewards or prizes.

This is another favorite trick of mine that is pure GOLD for independent work time during math or literacy centers - those times when you're sitting at a small groups table and can't actively manage the classroom.

When independent work time begins, pick a well-behaved child to be the Quiet Manager and give them a 2-minute sand timer from the dollar store.

They flip the timer and stand at the front of the classroom or wherever they can see all the students best. They are looking for the quietest, hardest working student to be the next Quiet Manager. They EAT. THIS. UP. Just being able to get out of their seats for a second and stand at the front of the class with an important job for 2 minutes is a huge incentive. The quiet manager is looking for kids who don't look up (unless it's to see the word wall or a reference chart), are focused on their work, and aren't talking at all. Everyone will be working quietly to try to get chosen. When their sand timer runs out, their job is over and they quietly tap the person they thought was working hardest. They sit back down to do their work and the person they tapped goes to the front, flips the timer, and does the same thing. You can be picked more than once (otherwise kids won't care once they've been picked) but be sure to talk to them about not just picking your friends. Tell them exactly what desired behaviors to look for when you explain the job and tell them how it's a super important job to keep the class quiet and hard working. :) They DON'T walk around between desks/tables, they stand in one place with their timer. It may sound like it's distracting but it's really not - especially when all the kids know looking up at the quiet manager will make them not get chosen since not looking up is one of the desired behaviors the quiet manager is looking for. It's a GREAT, simple way to keep your kids quiet and working while you're trying to do small groups! Note: If there is center time where your kids are allowed to talk then the quiet manager is looking for kids who are working at a reasonable voice level and not loud, are staying in their seats, and are focused on their work.

8. Make blurting a clip down level offense.

If you use a behavior chart in your classroom, make students clip down when they blurt. I talk all about how to use behavior charts effectively in the classroom in this post - I highly recommend it if you use a behavior clip chart. I explain how to keep it positive and how to keep it working all year by switching out the chart for a new one each month to keep it fresh and exciting! I also show all the fun charts I use all year for different holidays and themes. You can make your clip chart a really fun, positive classroom management tool with these tricks. :)

This one should be used sparingly, of course, but it's great if you know you need to teach a long lesson or really want them to listen to something. Plus they'll think you're the coolest teacher ever. Give each kid one of those giant marshmallows that fills their whole mouth. Tell them to keep it in their mouth the entire time you're talking - don't chew or swallow it. Anyone who still has the marshmallow in their mouth after you're done talking gets a brand new yummy marshmallow!

They'll definitely remember this lesson so you can use it all year to tell them how you want their mouths. Simply say "marshmallows" and they know to puff out their cheeks as if they have a marshmallow in their mouths. You can also keep the theme by having a bag of mini marshmallows that you occasionally bring out and quietly/casually place one on the desks of kids who are working quietly. Place just one marshmallow on a desk and every kid will be so quiet hoping to get one too. This works with any kind of food! Don't feel like you have to give them a handful - just one pretzel, one cracker, etc. is enough to quiet everyone down - you can come around more than once to the same kid if they're super quiet, it'll just keep encouraging the others to be, and continue to be, quiet to earn more.

You can do this in many different ways but the goal is to fill up the jar to earn prizes along the way. Write class rewards on colored tape to put on the jar. The prizes get better as they fill up the jar! I like having prizes along the way so the awesome big prize doesn't seem so far away and it keeps their motivation high. Fill in fun prizes on tape to put on the jar and when the jar gets to that line, they get that prize!

I love pinto beans because they are small so it takes a long time to fill up a jar... and they're cheap! Plus, you probably have some in a cabinet somewhere already that you keep meaning to pull out as math manipulatives. :)

Every day, each kid gets 5 (or 3 or whatever you decide) blurt beans to start the day. I recommend they keep them on their name tag. THEY are responsible for keeping track of them. If they lose them, oh well. If they blurt out or talk while you're talking, you quickly and discreetly take away a bean from them or tell them to go put a bean in the blurt beans jar. Have another jar on your desk or somewhere you drop them into. I wouldn't have it displayed necessarily but it's nice to have as a visual during a firm look-at-all-the-beans-we-could've-put-in-our-jar-toward-our-goals talk on a particularly crazy day - but don't do that often at all - keep this as positive as possible! At the end of the day, all the kids drop their beans into the class rewards jar which is exciting to see it fill up more and more toward the lines.

I love that the beans don't have names or identifying features on them. They're working together to fill up the jar so no beans will be stolen, they'll be careful to not knock other peoples' beans onto the floor (beans on the floor that aren't yours immediately go in the blurt beans jar), and they'll encourage friends to be quiet. You could also have an individual blurt bean jar for a super chatty kid if you just have 1 blurter and your class is otherwise quiet.

For younger kids (kindergarten and first grade), you may need to break it up a lot more than 5 to manage all day (although you'd be amazed how well they'll protect their beans when there are rewards are involved). In this case, do 1 bean per lesson. Have someone's job be the Blurt Bean Manager. When you tell them to, they go get a handful of beans, hand each kid 1, and put the rest back in the jar. Every time you want to do a lesson, independent work time, read aloud, or any time you want them to be quiet, each kid gets 1 bean. If they're listening on the carpet, have them hold it in their folded hands so it is also a physical reminder.

If they talk during the lesson, they have to give you their bean. At the end of your lesson, hold the class rewards jar and let the kids who kept their bean quickly drop in their bean (while you say, "Good job" with a smile) on their way back to their seats or, if they're already in their seats, go around while they're working with the jar to collect their bean and smile at them when they drop it in. You can also have bean collecting be the Blurt Bean Managers' job. Be sure to say positive things like, "Wow! Look at all the beans we earned from good listening! We're getting closer to the [whatever next reward is] line!"

Never take beans out of the jar. Once they earn it, it's theirs. It's a really fun twist on the class jar!

11. Use a voice level chart.
I LOVE voice level charts. I don't think it's enough to just say "inside voice" or "outside voice" to young kids because they'll just start out in a quiet voice and progressively get louder. Sound familiar?

Have a visual displayed that tells them exactly the voice you want them to use. I love my animal themed voice level chart! Put a clip on the voice level you want them to be using at that moment and they can easily look up at any time to see where it should be.

When you first introduce the chart, practice each level with the kids. Make it fun and be dramatic. When you practice "Loud Lion" ask what sound a lion makes... ROAR! Then talk in a super loud voice and say that's what a loud lion sounds like. Should we ever use that voice inside? Nooo. Only on the playground or outside.

Practice every single one. This may sound silly but some of your kids might not know how to whisper. Have you ever had a student who has a whisper that seems louder than talking? Practice whispering. Have them touch their throats while they talk to feel the vibration. Then have them touch it while whispering. Tell them they shouldn't feel any vibration while whispering. That usually does the trick. :)

I like having full page posters of the voice level displayed next to the chart too so kids can see it from anywhere in the room. Simply print them, put them on a binder ring, and flip it to the current voice level. As you can see, I clipped "Inside Iguanas" so kids should be using their inside voices so I would then flip the animal poster to the iguana poster so kids can see it across the room for easy reference. Make sure you keep up with it so kids know they can reference it at any time. You could have it be a students' job to flip it. Anything you can delegate or that doesn't have you use your voice (constant verbal reminders are fun for no one), the happier teacher you will be!

What about when it's "Quiet Turtle" time??

12. The Quiet Turtle

The bottom of the voice level chart is called Quiet Turtle. The quiet turtle is a big deal, my friends. When I say, "It's turtle time!" that means all voices are off until further notice.

To keep up with the theme, occasionally tell kids you're looking for quiet turtles to give a sticker/treat/ticket/etc. too. You only have to give 1 or 2 out to get complete silence.

My favorite part, though, is to have a quiet turtle! Get a turtle stuffed animal and let your kids name him. Mine is Tommy. He is the "quiet turtle." Be sure to tell your kids he doesn't like loud classrooms so he only comes out when it's really quiet. He likes to sit by the kids who are being the quietest.

You could say something like, "Tommy wants to come out but he's looking for quiet turtle friends." when it gets noisy and when they get really quiet, bring him out and place him on the desk of someone being quiet. They can hold him while they do their work. After a few minutes, Tommy goes to a new quiet friend. They'll be super quiet to get the turtle!

You could also make mini quiet turtles! I LOVE my little quiet turtles!

Place them on the desks of kids working really quietly.

Make sure you tell them the quiet turtles don't like being touched by anyone other than you so if you touch it, you're going to scare it so you'll lose it. They also don't like noise so if you talk, you lose it. Keep it fun and act like they're caring for a pet. For some reason, having the little turtle on their desk to take care of is incentive enough to not talk sometimes! Only use this method occasionally or it'll lose its excitement. With all behavior tricks, you want to vary it up and keep it exciting!

How cute are these little turtles though? They're super easy to make! Use a hot glue gun to put a 1" light green pom on a 1.5" dark green pom. Add wiggle eyes and green felt feet and you've got a little turtle. :)

13. Play music
Some teachers find this helpful, others don't. Play instrumental or classical music while they work. It does have a sort of soothing feel and fills up the need for noise so it can keep students quiet during work time. Tell them if you can't hear the music, you're too loud. They only get the music if they can work quietly, otherwise it's silence.

14. The 5 Finger Game
If you want to explain something or give directions, hold up your hand with 5 fingers up against you at chest level. The kids copy you (hands against their chests so it's not distracting to them or others). If someone talks, blurts, or interrupts, you put down a finger. All the kids copy you immediately. If you can get through the directions with all your fingers up, they get 2 minutes to chat before the activity (or earn some type of reward but I like instant rewards when possible). If you still have 3 or 4 fingers up, they get 1 minute. Only 2 or 3 fingers, they get no talk time. 1 or less, some type of punishment like losing recess time. You can alter the times and number of fingers to fit your class. The beauty of it is that they have to copy you... so they have to be at least looking at you while you talk. If someone doesn't put their finger down when you do in a timely manner, the class loses another finger. Don't say who did it but say, "Uh oh. Someone didn't copy in time. We lost another finger." so they know everyone has to pay attention. Holding up their hand is also a physical reminder for those especially blurt-y kids to control themselves.

15. The Whisper Game
Another effective game is the whisper game. When you want to get their attention and start talking, say in a really quiet voice, "If you can hear me, [your name] says to put your finger on your nose." Only a few kids will probably hear you the first time. Keep going. "If you can hear me, [your name] says put your hands on your hand" and other funny little motions as you get more and more kids' attention. They'll think it's fun and the other kids will join in. Once you have the attention of the whole class, do the "If you can hear me, clap your hands" or something where you DON'T say [your name] says (they only are supposed to do it if you say that before the task, just like the popular game) to end it in a fun way then start your spiel. :)

16. Copy My Clap
When you want to get the attention of a noisy class quickly, clap out a rhythm. They know to clap back the exact same rhythm. Only some kids will clap back the first time most likely. Clap the same rhythm again (hopefully most will do it back). Now do a new rhythm. Keep doing rhythms until you get everyones' attention. Smile while you do it so it's a fun thing! I like to clap out a really difficult fun rhythm for the last clap because kids think it's funny. The goal is always to use your voice as little as possible so you can keep your energy and honestly, using your voice to tell kids to quiet down is just as effective as talking to a wall most of the time so you want as many nonverbal strategies as you can get.
17. Cute and fun call backs
If you DO use your voice, have it be simple and quick like fun callbacks. There are a ton of them out there. I recommend only using a couple so they actually remember what to say back. One fun example is you say, "Holy moly!" and your kids say, "Guacamole!"

I talked about this in my popular 20 Classroom Management Strategies You Can Start Right Away blog post - change your voice so they have to match it! It keeps the call backs exciting. For example, say holy moly in a squeaky high pitched voice and they have to say guacamole back in the same type of squeaky high pitched voice. You can change your pitch (high/low), tone (sassy, angry, excited, etc.), speed (say it really fast, draaaaag out every word) for a ton of variety!

18. The Singing Trick
When you want to get their attention, just start singing a song they know. It can be a well known kids' song, a holiday song, or even a popular song they like from the radio. If you start singing, they know to join in. They also know to look at you because you're going to end the song at any moment with "the signal" and they don't want to be caught singing by themselves. :) The signal to abruptly stop singing is you put quickly both hands up on either side of your face shoulder width apart. If they see this, they immediately stop singing and do it too. When everyone's hands are up, they copy your motions as you bring your 2 palms together in front of your face, lock your fingers, and bring your folded hands down to your lap. Also put a marshmallow in your mouth for them to copy as you do this. Now they're ready to listen! I love it because you can't sing and talk at the same time so it brings all conversations to an immediate halt in a fun way.

19. Teach them silent signals to kindly ask classmates to be quiet.
Peer pressure works wonders. A lot of the strategies I've mentioned work well because the kids help each other be quiet. Make sure they're doing it kindly by teaching them quiet signals. It's not nice to "Shh!" someone but you can give them a silent signal to refocus them. Teach them that if someone talks to them during quiet time to hold their pointer finger up to their lips in the "quiet" signal then point to what they're focusing on. So, if the teacher is talking, they would put their finger to their lip then use it to quickly point to the teacher. This will tell the person trying to disturb them to stop and remind them where they should be looking. If they're supposed to be silently working on their classwork, they do the "quiet" signal with their finger then use it to point to their work. If kids know that's what they're supposed to do, they won't think it's "mean" when kids do it to them; instead, it'll remind them what they should be focused on. Young kids want to be accepted so they're way more likely to listen to a peer tell them to be quiet than you. Also explain to them that if someone is talking TO you and you're not stopping it with a quiet signal, you're just as guilty as the talker. If they do the quiet signal to someone twice in a row and the person keeps talking to them, then they must REPORT that to you. (To read my post explaining tattling vs. reporting: How to Tackle Tattling) Then, the talker also knows that they will for sure be in trouble if they don't listen to their friend's quiet signal.

20. Privacy Folders
Sometimes there are kids who just constantly need to chat at their seats. If someone has to report to you multiple times that they're being bothered, have them use a privacy folder. Each kid should have an empty simple 2-pocket folder that they can pull out to stand up on their desk to work inside of. The folders will stand up on their own when they're empty. I totally recommend using them for tests so kids can't look at each other's work. Kids keep them in an easily accessible place so if they just keep talking when you've asked them to be quiet, say, "I guess we need our privacy folders" and have them all put up their folders. I recommend letting kids know they can pull them out on their own when they really want to focus and/or someone is distracting them.

21. Flexible Seating
You've probably heard about flexible seating all over the place recently. It's a huge trend this year taking over classrooms and many teachers swear by it for behavior management. Have alternative seating options students can use or go to during the day to work at. Some people have switched completely to alternative seating and some teachers just have a few options for places kids can go. Here is a huge list of flexible seating options and ideas if you're interested in trying it out!

22. The "Blurts Hurt" Lesson
So this may sound crazy but give an interrupting lesson to teach empathy and how "blurts hurt."

Kids may not realize how it actually hurts you when they interrupt you. They just think you're telling them to be quiet because it's a rule but may not realize that they're not being a good friend to you. Building classroom community is important and you, as their teacher, are a part of it just like they are. First, bring them to the carpet. Then, start by telling them how blurts hurt and when they interrupt you or talk when you're talking, it makes you feel sad. Then, ask them a really fun open ended question that will get them talking if you call on them like, "If you could have 3 brand new toys, what would they be?" or "If you were the principal, what would you do?" Let them think about it for a second and raise their hands. Let's say you ask what superpower they would have and why.

Call on someone. When they get 3-5 words into their sentence, loudly exclaim, "I'd love to be able to see through walls so I could sneak up on my friends!" to interrupt them then quickly say, "Anyone else want to share?" They'll raise their hands, call on a new kid. When they get about 3-5 words into their sentence, start a random conversation with the kid closest to you on the rug, "I got a puppy yesterday. We named him Jim." Do it a couple more times (keep it light so they think it's funny) then say, "That wasn't very nice of me to not listen to my friends, huh? How do you think it made them feel when I interrupted them or didn't listen?" to start a conversation about what it feels like when someone doesn't listen to you when you're talking and why it's important to be a kind listener. Of course don't interrupt them during this share or again. Sometimes I think it's important to remind students that WE are humans with feelings too and the way they act can hurt our feelings.

23. Have a lot of hands on activities.
If you read my blog, you know I have A TON of hands on resources in my TpT store for math and reading. You can read blog posts to see my math centers and activities in action by clicking on the math concept you want to see (place value, fractions, telling time, composing shapes, fact fluency, making a 10 to add, etc.) on my MATH page. I also think it's great to have fun activities like Secret Sight Words cards they can do when they're done with their work so they don't bother their friends who are still working.

24. Give them time to socialize first thing in the morning.
Give them about 20 minutes first thing in the morning to play and socialize with their friends. I know, I know. It might get crazy and loud while you're trying to take attendance. Your principal might walk in and see "unfocused" kids playing (gasp!) first thing in the morning. It's a waste of instructional time they could be doing "morning work." Play and building social skills isn't a waste in my opinion but that's a whole other blog post. :)

When your kids come in first thing in the morning, they have a million things on the tip of their tongues that they want to share with their friends (They lost a tooth last night! They went to a baseball game last night! Their little brother did something funny this morning!) and also just came in from before-school recess. It's hard to go from 60 to 0, from running outside at recess to coming in to a quiet classroom, especially when all you want to do is talk to your friends. They also may have just had breakfast because they were running late (not their fault) then had to rush to class and didn't get to play at all. They may have just had a "fight" with a friend on the playground where someone wasn't very nice to them that they're still upset about. Having some structured play time first thing in the morning to let them decompress and socialize positively with their friends is an awesome way to start the day. It will make them look forward to coming to school and getting to class on time.

Have clear expectations and rules.

Kids come in, put away their things, do their daily graphing question, and pick a table to work at.

Each table has a different activity like:
- Fun Pattern Block activities
- Bottle cap word building activities
- Educational board games (anything involving dice is educational in my opinion)
- Any math or literacy centers they loved during the year but have since been put away

Once they pick a table, that is their table for the entire morning time. There is no moving tables. First come, first serve.

This is another time the voice level chart I talked about above comes into play. They HAVE to use the level it says (I recommend Level 2 or 3) or they lose the privilege. Encourage them to talk though! Don't make it have to be super quiet inside voices, that's no fun and won't get their crazy out. They need this time to socialize like they would on the playground.

It also gives you time to do attendance, lunch count, and anything else you need to do first thing in the morning. Let them know it's a rule that they cannot talk to you during this play time because, just like it's their time, it's also your time to prepare for the day. If they need to turn something in or bring you something, they simply place it in your "INBOX" and go to their morning tubs. If they need to tell you something their parents told them to tell you, they know to write it down on a piece of scratch paper (always have scratch paper available somewhere for your kids) and put it in your inbox. It'll be inventive spelling and that's okay. If they are super reluctant writers or you teach pre-K or K, tell them to just write their name on a notepad and put it in your inbox so you remember to ask them about it. Be firm that there is absolutely no talking to you during this time. If they come up to you, point to the scratch paper. This will also allow you to decompress and start the day positive. In my opinion, you get a lot more done when you start the day this way because the kids aren't all wound up.

If you're wondering how to justify it to yourself or your principal since there's already so little time to fit everything in during the day (or at least that's the perception), the tubs at each table are educational so it's really just another small round of centers, NOT uneducational free time... and it's only 20 minutes. How much do those little morning work sheets actually teach them anyway? Aren't they really just something to keep them quiet? Why? Let them review in a fun way instead and start the day off positively. :)

When it's time to start the day, give them a 5 minute warning so they can start mentally preparing for play time to be over. When it's been 20 minutes, calmly let them know it's time to clean up. They should know to do this quickly and quietly if they want to keep the morning play time privilege.

25. Play "Quietest Line"
If you're having an issue with your kids talking in line when you're walking somewhere, split the line up into 2 lines next to each other and have a "Quiet Line" competition. Kids love being first, especially if you're walking to lunch or recess or another fun activity they want to get to as soon as possible. Tell kids you're looking for the quietest line. Whenever you arrive at your destination, that line gets to go first. If they were both absolutely silent, let the first line go then the second line right after. However, if there WAS redirection, hold the 2nd line back for a little while after the 1st line (the quietest line) has already gone. Even if it's just 30 seconds or a minute, they will not like seeing their friends run off onto the playground while they're still standing there.

To really make it effective, you can hold up both your hands on either side of your face while facing your 2 lines and walking backwards down the hall to do the 5 finger game with them. How many fingers you're holding up is the amount of points for that line. If someone in the line on the right talks, you put down a finger on your right hand (the hand closest to that line). If someone in the line on the left talks, you'd put down a finger on the left hand. This is an easy way to keep score and they will be so focused on your hands that they'll forget to talk anyway.

Alright! That's a lot of strategies! :) I hope you found some that can work for your class to try out. Let me know in the comments if you tried any of these and how they worked! Also let me know if you do any of these currently and if they work for you. Classroom management can be tough but it's key and there are so many little tricks that can make the school days easier. I really hope some of these were helpful for you!

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As always, thank you for reading my rambling! I know my blog posts are long but I always want to pack as much info in as I can to help!

Happy teaching!

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25 Chatty Class Classroom Management Strategies for Overly Talkative Students

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Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you're talking then ask you what the directions were as soon as you finish? Don't worry. This is totally normal. And completely fixable. Really!