Classroom management (CRM) Overview: The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline; it is the lack of procedures

and routines. A successful teacher is ready; the work and the room are ready. The three most important words to a teacher is preparation, preparation, preparation. Learn to use nonverbal language; a nod, smile, stare, a frown, or gesture is often all that is needed and it does not disrupt the class at work. Body language can speak volumes. The three most important student behaviors that must be taught the first day of school are discipline, procedures, and routines. Student on task work is the major activity during academic prime time. Students must immediately get to work or activity when they enter the room. The effective teacher has a plan that does not degrade students, makes good eye contact, enforces rules, has learned how to use body language and not mouth, teaches students the consequences and responsibility. The effective teacher also has CONFIDENCE & FAITH in their capabilities as a teacher. Differences between disciplines and procedures: Discipline concerns how students behave. Procedures concerns how things are done. Discipline has penalties and rewards. A rule is a dare to be broken, a procedure is not! A procedure is a DO step to be learned. Three step approach for teaching procedures: Explain: state, explain, model and demonstrate procedure. Rehearse: rehearse and practice the procedure under your supervision. Reinforce: reteach, rehearse, practice, and reinforce the classroom procedure until it becomes habit or routine.

Source: Harry Wong: Classroom management

Attention Getters- Are personal techniques to get the attention of a group without your voice being raised, and can also be fun! Give me five Teacher raises their hand and says give me five! The teacher can also count down 5,4,3 or up 1,2,3. 1. Eyes: Looking at speaker 2. Ears: Turned on, tuned in and listening to what speaker is saying 3. Mouth: Closed, "zipped" shut; Your ears can't work if your mouth is on 4. Brain: Paying attention to what is being said and thinking about what the speaker is saying; making pictures in your mind 5. Whole Body: Sitting still without tapping, wiggling, or moving around; hands and feet to self. All eyes on me the teacher calls out 123 and students respond all eyes on you! Hands and eyes the teacher calls out 1,2 students respond hands and eyes. Hands are to be in lap, free, still, and eyes are on teacher Catch phrases can be used in various catchy tunes where the teacher calls out one word and the students respond with another. Ex: Chocloate ( teacher) Strawberries (students)

General CRM Follow directions Raise hand and wait for permission to speak Wait for direction without talking Eyes on teacher when they are talking Change tasks quickly No tattling

Circle time/Letter rug Sit crisscross applesauce on letter rug (or assigned letters) Hands in lap Thoughts are with the teacher No voice, unless the teacher calls on student or a group activity is going on Stay seated, only get up when the teacher directs to next transition When a teacher or parent enters the room stay seated, voices off, bodies to self.

Centers CRM Stay with group When the timer goes off go to the next center Complete tasks at each center Only worry about what is going on at your center and not the centers around you

Washing hands CRM

Stand in line Hands behind backs Two pumps of soap Two paper towels Last person turns off the water

Table eating CRM Wash hands before eating Sit down with hands in lap Wait till everyone is served Prayer Ask to be excused from table Throw away trash, clean up spills, push in chairs

Bathroom CRM Do your business and thats it Only take what you need Keep our bathroom clean

Playground CRM Chant Roll call Quiet line Do not open the gates Sit on wall Head count again Warm up activity Set timer Wash hands when coming back into the classroom

Naptime CRM Use the bathroom Group story Lights out no talking On cot until music stops Quiet time activity, if awake after an hour has passed.

Hallway/walking in line CRM Hands behind back No talking (not even from teacher, non verbal comes in use here)

Off the walls

Tattling CRM Is someone in danger Is someone hurt physical/emotional Can you use your words

Conclusion: CRM is a teachers hardest task that they face. It not only depends on behavior it also includes academics and the layout of the room. The key is to stay positive, be prepared and to stay consistent. Children can sense the frustration you have. Teaching is not an easy job, just continue to do what you are doing and you will continue to get what you want!!