Common-Sense Classroom Management for

This updated bestseller offers more than 70 easy-to-implement classroom strategies with new tips for handling standardized testing, Internet safety, classroom hygiene, parent-teacher relationships, and more!

Foreword

ix

Christine Kadow

Preface

xi

Acknowledgments

xiii

About the Authors

xv

Taking Care of Teacher Business

1

(8)

Room Organization

2

(1)

Teacher Desk Organization

2

(1)

Planning

3

(1)

Independent Activities While Teacher Works With Small Groups

4

(1)

Reviewing Expectations

5

(1)

Field Trips

6

(1)

Making the Most of Your Paraprofessional Assistant

7

(2)

Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere

9

(16)

Classroom Seating

10

(1)

Decorating With Themes

10

(1)

Classroom Monitors and Jobs

11

(1)

Respect in Your Classroom

12

(2)

Teaching Social Skills

14

(3)

Ways to Include All Students in Classroom Participation

17

(1)

Super Student of the Week

18

(3)

Classroom Meetings

21

(1)

Compliment Book

21

(1)

Wall of Fame

22

(2)

Tattling

24

(1)

Communicating With Parents

25

(10)

Parent-Teacher Relationships

26

(1)

Parent Conferences

27

(2)

Using Email With Parents

29

(2)

Using Cell Phones With Parents

31

(1)

Classroom Newsletters

32

(3)

Helping Parents Teach Children Safe Internet Practices

35

(8)

The Information Superhighway: Basic Information for Parents

36

(1)

Limiting Children to Appropriate Internet Content

37

(2)

More Tips for Safe Traveling

39

(1)

Using the Internet for School Projects

40

(3)

Working With Diverse Student and Family Populations

43

(6)

Working With Non-English-Speaking Students

44

(1)

Making Non-English-Speaking Students Comfortable in Your Classroom

44

(1)

Working With Non-English-Speaking Families

45

(1)

Working With Family Members Who May Be Illiterate

46

(3)

Dealing With Personal Hygiene Issues

49

(6)

Recognizing That a Problem Exists

50

(1)

Talking to Your Class

51

(1)

Talking With Parents

52

(1)

Providing Personal Care at School

53

(1)

Working With Support Staff

54

(1)

With-it-ness

55

(10)

Teacher Behavior

56

(1)

Planning Ahead and Lesson Expectations

57

(1)

If a Lesson Really Isn't Working

58

(1)

Looks, Gestures, Posture, and Positioning in Room to Convey Expectations

59

(1)

Demeanor and Actions During Lessons to Ensure Student Focus

60

(1)

Modeling Expected Responses

61

(1)

The Challenging Student

62

(3)

Transitioning

65

(6)

One Subject to Another

66

(1)

One Subject to Another: Moving Within the Room

67

(1)

Moving for Group Learning Activities

68

(1)

One Classroom to Another

69

(2)

Taking Care of Classroom Business

71

(16)

Entering School

72

(1)

Entering the Classroom

72

(1)

Beginning the Day

73

(2)

Absenteeism

75

(1)

Homework Collection

76

(1)

Failure to Do Homework

77

(1)

Line Order

78

(2)

Bathroom Procedure

80

(1)

Drinks

81

(1)

Pencil Sharpening

81

(1)

Gum, Candy, and Other Forbidden Edibles

82

(1)

Classroom Rules

82

(1)

Indoor Recess

83

(1)

Reentering the Classroom After Lunch and Recess

83

(1)

Ending the Day

84

(3)

Integrating Into Your School Culture

87

(6)

Becoming Part of the Team

88

(1)

Teacher Buddies and Mentors

88

(1)

To Socialize or Not to Socialize

89

(1)

The Teachers' Room

90

(1)

Ask for Help; Offer to Help

91

(1)

Other Supports for New Teachers

92

(1)

Preparing Your Students for Standardized Testing

93

(8)

Before the Test

94

(3)

Testing Day

97

(1)

Test-Taking Tips for Students

98

(2)

After the Test

100

(1)

Organizational Time

101

(6)

Desk Cleaning

102

(1)

Supplies

102

(1)

Mailboxes

103

(1)

Non-School-Related Materials

104

(3)

Rewards

107

(14)

Academic Rewards

108

(1)

Extra Special Class Time

109

(1)

Extra Art Time and Extra Gym Time

109

(1)

Leisure Time Activities

110

(1)

Lunch With the Teacher

111

(1)

Good News Phone Calls

112

(1)

Extra Classroom Chores

112

(1)

Whole-Class Rewards

113

(1)

Making Arrangements for Non-Reward Earners

114

(1)

Stickers, Stamps, and Other Goodies

115

(2)

Coupons

117

(1)

Certificates

118

(1)

Tokens and Play Money

118

(1)

Edibles

119

(2)

Consequences

121

(8)

Identifying Challenging Students

122

(1)

Dealing With Mildly Challenging Behavior

123

(1)

Working With Chronic, Highly Disruptive Behavior

124

(5)

Support From Other Professionals

124

(1)

Support From Administration

125

(1)

Support From Parents

126

(1)

Support Ideas for Teachers

127

(2)

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Common-Sense Classroom Management for Elementary School Teachers

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