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Earlier this month, we looked at a simple way to use a notebook to settle an out-of-control classroom...or an out-of-control teacher. Now here's part 2, where the notebook is elevated to a more systematic, proactive tool for recording student behavior.

Explore effective multiplication strategies that build confidence and deepen understanding of mathematical relationships.

Likability is a key principle of SCM---because it makes building rapport effortless. It causes students to want to listen to you, please you, and behave for you. It helps make your consequences matter. Being disliked, on the other hand, makes classroom management far more difficult. It's the reason many teachers struggle year after year, why

Discover a variety of fun and effective morning meeting activities tailored for 3rd to 5th graders. From creative greetings to interactive games, these ideas will help build a positive classroom community and energize your students for the day ahead.

How To Create An Independent, Motivated, And Mature Class - Take more of you out of the picture, and you’ll discover your students becoming staggeringly more mature, independent, and responsible.

Since returning to in-person learning, respect has taken a nosedive. Students are just different. We all see it. We all know it. The question is, what to do about it? Well, the usual keys are still in play. Clear Boundaries 100% Consistency Calm Enforcement ... Read more

Make your first weeks of school stress-free and organized with the Lifesaver Lanyard – a must-have teacher tool packed with quick-reference cards for dismissal, allergies, schedules, behavior plans, student info, and more! These small, printable cards attach to your lanyard or badge reel and give you everything you need at a glance during back-to-school chaos. Whether you're meeting students for the first time, navigating dismissal, or heading to a fire drill, this resource will save you...

High expectations are important in any upper elementary classroom and there are THREE ways that I make sure that I am set up for success. I use classroom management routines all about respect and create a classroom charter. I also intentionally teach research-backed lessons all about growth mindset. Take a look at these step-by-step routines for upper elementary classrooms in third, fourth, and fifth grades. Great for in-person and online learning, not just for back to school!

Here are 60 ideas to decorate your home using plastic bins. Get creative and make something unique and practical for your home.

Discover some fascinating, no prep STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy project to wow your kids or you need a last-minute STEM challenge for the classroom you really don’t need to look any further than plain old paper! A simple piece of paper has endless possibilities when it comes to STEM. Visit STEAMPoweredFamily.com to get all the details. via @steampoweredfam

It seems that no matter how hard we work at smooth transitions we always end up waiting on something. Keep kids engaged with these fun waiting games.

How to set up and implement a classroom behavior plan that really works, with advice from Smart Classroom Management's Michael Linsin.

This article describes why a letter home to parents can be an excellent third consequence as well as how to do it in a way that is most effective.