Read all about different behavior management strategies, resources, and tips that you can use in your Kindergarten classroom.
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I posted about these songs about a year ago on my Instagram feed and so many of you asked if I would be putting these in my TPT shop to sell. At the time, we had only written three, and I just didn't feel like that was enough to make a whole resource with. Since then, I have been working on writing new transition songs that are sung to some of our kids' favorite tunes! Singing CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SONGS AND CHANTS during transitions makes moving from one thing or place to another almost seamless. Songs and chants keep students engaged, focused, and excited to learn, which in turn will save valuable instruction time. It also helps eliminate unwanted behaviors by giving your students the structure, consistency, and support they need. Most of the songs included are parodies of popular songs most kids will know. The words have been changed to help students transition in a positive manner. I printed the songs on cardstock and laminated them. I used a binder ring to attach the set together to hang on my board for easy access. There are also three different color options included. :) Let's go through a little breakdown of when and why we sing each of these songs: The Carpet: We sing this when it's time to transition to the carpet. I start they song, they join in. They have to be on the carpet in their assigned spots by the end of the song. Works like a charm every single time! I even added in some little hand motions that end the song with their hands in their laps. All I Do Is Freeze: We mostly use this when students are working in groups or with a partner. Sometimes, I need them to stop what they are doing, so that I can give them a direction or clear something up. It's a great way to get their attention! Clean Up Chant: This one is pretty self-explanatory. I do not instruct them when it's time to clean up; I just start the chant. You may want to add a timer to it afterwards if you need them cleaned up in a certain amount of time. Let's Line Up: Will kids ever get over Frozen? Probably not. If yours are still obsessed, too, they will love this line up chant. It gets them lined up quickly and without distractions, which saves so much time! Back to My Seat: We sing this when we transition from the carpet to their seats. We usually sing it a couple of times to give them plenty of time to make it to their seats. It's a really quick song! Partner Up: This song probably takes the most practice. Anytime you need students to get with their partner, you can sing this song. It also reminds them what to do when they are with their partner. Learning Math is Awesome: Sing this song to signal that it's time to begin math. I can guarantee it will get stuck in your head afterwards. Sorry. We Can't Stop Reading: This song can be used to kick off your reading block each day. It gets them excited about books and where those stories will take them! Quiet Time: I may or may not have sung this one the most. It works so well! I sing it in a calm, quiet voice, in which students will mirror. It immediately calms the room. Sing it a couple of times if needed! See!: I had to incorporate some Taylor Swift in these songs. We want students to be proud to share their thinking and comfortable talking with a partner. We also want their partners to be respectful and value what they are saying. This song is great to sing before students share with a partner or to close out a lesson by sharing what they learned or took away from the lesson. I just added some NEW songs!!! Like It Was: This is another clean up song. You could sing this one at the end of centers. It's really good about reminding students to put everything back in its place. Good For You: This is a song that you can sing as a class to celebrate someone! Maybe someone had a really great idea or accomplished something amazing, you can sing this to pump them up! We're Amazing: I am all about incorporating mindfulness into our day, so I knew I needed to create a song that encompassed that. This is another one that is going to take some practice to get down, but you can always display it as you sing. Some of the songs might take lots of practice to get down! But don't give up! After you sing it over and over, you will eventually get it. You will sing them to the tune of the chorus from the songs. I have added links to the actual songs in the PDFs. You just click the blue arrow at the bottom of the page. Always check these first NOT in the presence of students. I have gone through them to make sure they are safe, but you never know when things can change. A few of these parodies are straight from my students. I asked them what songs they wanted me to write transition songs for, and these are what we came up with. This group in particular had difficulty this year with transitions because they were all best of friends and LOVED to talk, which in turn got them distracted. I LOVED that about them, but we were losing valuable time trying to get refocused. Once I introduced a song or chant for them to do while transitioning, the difference was crazy! It keeps your learning environment positive, too, which is super important. You can check out the resource by clicking HERE or on any of the images in the post. Let me know how your students do with these songs or if you need another song added! I love your feedback! Happy transitioning!
I don’t consider myself to be an expert of hardly anything, but there are a few things I can proudly boast about being pretty good at. Tripping on obvious objects and eating carbs is among the top of my talents. Coming in a close Third place is my experience using Sticker Cards as a classroom management and positive behavior incentive. I sincerely believe that the Primary Classroom (especially Kindergarten) should be a place of happiness, fun and even MAGIC. With that being said, I also think a well-controlled behavior environment is a MUST to ensure all that MAGIC can happen. Kindergartners can be very-well behaved and still be happy and learning. One of the BEST compliments ever given to me by and observing administrator was that kids in my Kindergarten students “resemble that of a First Grade classroom.” I need them to be as well-behaved and independent as 5-year olds can be and that is what I strive for. My classroom environment isn’t a boot-camp-like setting either, though. I like to keep a good balance of student happiness and focus. This means keeping them purposefully engaged and motivated to stay on task. How do I maintain this balance? After the cliché trial and error process with about 20 different behavior management strategies I found on Pinterest, I found my ultimate answer two years ago. And it involves my favorite thing in the World: ----------à STICKERS. Two years later and I still haven’t switched it out with any replacement. I do use other class rewards (like Happy Chappies for instance) but this is my never-failing, all-encompassing strategy for keeping my Kinders on task and learning. Now that I’ve reached this level of use, I’ve dubbed myself as a “Sticker Card Expert” and I want to share what I’ve learned along the way with you. The BEST PART OF ALL? I'm sharing a FREE Starter Kit for you to incorporate this system in your own classroom. Don't begin without checking out the info within this post though. (Trust me.) :) How it Works We can all say good behavior isn’t something we should reward, and I agree to an extent, but I also believe good-behavior is something that must be taught. All through their childhood, our kids are looking to the adults in their life to model and acknowledge good behavior. Acknowledging that behavior is easy with this approach. It goes like this: -Students have a sticker card. -Students are provided stickers when they are on task, portraying good-behavior, etc. -When their sticker card is full, they are rewarded for their long-suffering in getting that thing full. They earn a reward along with a small collection of colorful jewels (the stickers themselves) that they can take home and show off to their families. Sounds easy, and it is, but there are a lot of tricks of the trade I’ve learned the hard way with this strategy. Here are some Do’s and Don’ts to help you to save you time. DO -Start the strategy out with an exciting introduction. Make some hype and they’ll jump on board. “Guys, you won’t believe this but I found this AWESOME way to reward you. You aren’t going to believe this!” -Give out stickers freely in the beginning. You can tighten up your expectations as you go, but get them earning stickers as quickly as possible. -Bring attention when someone earns a sticker. “Carley! Look how quietly you pushed your chair under! I can’t help but give you this beautiful, flower sticker for your card.” You’ll quickly notice a room full of kids striving to keep those chairs extra quiet. -Have guidelines! Develop your own or use my FREE RULES. Either way, don’t start this out without a clear plan and expectations. Kids are clever and they’ll find loopholes in this system (or any other) if you don’t clearly define the rules. I personally reviewed my Sticker Card Rules each morning for about a month into the school year. After that, I’d review a rule if someone tried to bypass it. ***The rule about having a "tidy" card is important to keep your kids from playing with the card. Some kids like to peel and rearrange stickers just so they can fiddle with something. If they look like this, I get a little tough (I admin) and I peel them off and require the student to re-fill the missing places. A fair warning is given before it comes to it, but it keeps the cards themselves from being a learning distraction. -Be organized and prep the system before you implement. I definitely have made this mistake in the past and ended up losing filled cards and having angry little people staring me in the face. Have a designated sticker-card area. Teach students a routine of getting new cards when theirs are filled. -Have your rewards prepped and ready to use. If you like treasure boxes, have it stocked. If you have other, non-tangible rewards in mind (like those listed here), have a list ready for them to choose from. If giving choices is just too much work for you, have a common reward that each child can expect to receive when their card is full. I used 10-minutes of technology for months one year. It works great! -Keep parents involved. I send this explanation letter home at the beginning of the year and to each new student as they come. If their care-givers are in the loop, their little ones will be even more eager to fill a card and take it home to display. (This is also included in the starter kit!) -Don’t forget those “perfect” students. To keep those super-well-behaved kids motivated, have a sticker-card star display that is updated throughout the year. (Again, get this free!) Have a BIG reward for those who reach the highest level! -Go crazy at the dollar tree when buying stickers! Have a colorful, awe-inspiriing assortment of colors, characters and themes. (My little boys especially love Ninja Turtles, super-heroes and car stickers.) Be sure to get stickers that fit in the little squares on the cards. I’m a little O.C.D. about them fitting, you don’t have to be though. DON’T - -Don't expect it to work like magic without you putting in effort. You are the facilitator of this strategy and any other you use. You must keep on your game. Don’t be haphazard with giving away stickers and don’t slack on it either. Consistency is key. - Never take stickers away from cards. You’ll be tempted when little Johnny has a bad behavior directly after earning a reward for a good one, but it doesn’t work that way. This is a POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. - -Don’t focus on undesirable, non-sticker-earning behaviors. Instead, call out the good behaviors so the others can imitate them. Sometimes it’s easier to be negative but its more beneficial to keep a positive tone with our students. When to Give Stickers I give stickers out at all parts of the day. In the morning, it is routine for the kids who finish their morning work (neatly and with great attention) to get a sticker before we transition to the carpet. It sounds like a tedious task, handing out 27 individual stickers that early, but after doing it the whole year, I could check work, give verbal feedback and add a sticker to every card within about 2 minutes. Students who earned a sticker knew to clean up and head to their carpet spot without me reminding them. I do random checks for model behavior. I look around without prompting and see a student doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing and I verbally acknowledge their winning characteristics for everyone to hear. “Hey! Jordan wrote his name on his paper before beginning. That gets a sticker!” or “Way to go Jessica! I’m going to add a sticker to your card for helping Miguel pick up his spilled crayons!” Think of the behaviors you desire the most from your kids and randomly reward kids who do those things. You’ll soon notice that they naturally get the notion to continue those awarded behaviors. No Asking for Stickers One thing you’ll find soon enough is that kids will verbally bring to attention their own good behavior and ask for a sticker. I explained each time this happens that I must personally observe a behavior without being told about it. No one gets a sticker if they asked for it. Sticker Card Placement You may not be as picky as I am about everything having its own designated place, but if you are, you’ll need to decide where students are to place their card when it is out and where it is to be stored during times it should be put away. When teaching procedures in the beginning of this strategy, I taught my students where their card belonged at various times of the day. My students were to keep their cards in their pencil box (inside their desk) when it wasn’t in use (planning, lunch, carpet time). After the first week or two of reminding them to put those away, I eventually would just take any random card sitting out on the tables and replace it with a BLANK one. Sounds tough, but I’m pretty tight on my rules and the kids expect this. Lost Cards If a child loses their card, it’s not my problem. If 90% of the class is able to keep up with them, they all are. It teaches responsibility. My procedure for lost cards is not to look for them. That child just gets a new one and basically lost their collection. Again, it’s pretty tough but if they know the expectation, they’ll abide with it. Final Thoughts You’ll love this system, if you use it the way that I do. It produces kids that are eager to do their best work and be kind to others. I hope I have included all the information\ you need to implement is and do so in an effective way. Have you used sticker-cards before? Do you have any more tips for new users? Please share in the comments! <3 God bless y’all!
Have you thought about having a class pet, but don’t want to add one more thing to take care of in your classroom? Well, I have the perfect solution---a take-home stuffed animal! Kids love it and there is no cage or tank to clean out! Having a traveling class pet was by far the most popular class pet I ever had. Kids couldn’t wait for their week to take home the pet and have it be part of their life for a few days. Of course, I had to include a journal for the kids to write in through the week. Tips for having a take-home class pet. 1. Choosing a stuffed animal is the easy part because kids love them all. But, keep the size of the pet in mind. Too large and it's difficult to transport home and then back to school. Too small and it feels too much like a toy instead of a real pet. 2. Pick a traveling bag for your pet. I like clear plastic bags so everyone can see the adorable pet inside. Make sure it's large enough to hold the pet and the journal. I found this bag on Amazon for under $10. (Search "clear plastic tote" for lots of choices.) 3. Decide on the requirements for the journal. The requirements should be based on the writing level of your students. Kindies can have a drawing journal where they draw a picture or two that shows what they did with the pet. Firsties can write a few sentences along with illustrations. For older students, they can write paragraphs and add illustrations. Make sure all requirements and suggestions are included in the journal, so kids know exactly what is expected. 4. What will you use as a journal? I like using a composition book. It's sturdy and will last the whole year. You can glue on a cover and then glue all instructions and suggestions to the inside cover. Click here to download this freebie from my TpT store. (Click on this image.) 5. Make sure you share the journal on the day it's returned and before it goes home with a new student. 6. A letter home at the beginning of the year, explaining the Take-Home pet is a good idea. That way, parents know what to expect. I also let parents know the take-home schedule a few weeks in advance. That way, the schedule can be adjusted if a family needs to reschedule the pet's visit to their home. Above all, have fun. Just like a live pet, the stuffed animal pet is a great way to teach responsibility.
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When I was teaching, I often had a tricky time getting my prep students to line up in an orderly fashion. It was even harder to get them to walk sensibly around the school. That’s when I made my mystery walker cards! All you need to do is print off enough cards for your whole […]
I KNOW what works in kindergarten. You don't have to shout, use gimmicks or throw candy. This is kindergarten classroom management for the normal teacher.
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Having trouble with students following expectations? This agreement gives examples of both positive and negative behaviors and what the logical consequence would be for making that choice would be. When I have students that struggle with following directions or expectations, I have them sign this agreement. It is good to sit down and discuss logical consequences with students. This contract is inspired by restorative and reflective practice when it comes to student behavior. It is also a bit based on PBIS expectations in the classroom. You could also use this at the beginning of the year whole class. UPDATED: (not shown in the thumbnail but is shown in the video) This resource has been a big hit in my store lately, so I decided to make some upgrades to it! I have now included an editable template for the logical consequence chart (on Google Slides). You will also find two options in the PDF download for behavior reflection sheets (as mentioned in the original) and additionally, an apology letter template. This is your one stop shop for all things behavioral systems in the classroom! I hope that this product update is helpful!
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These tips and resources will help you set up a kindergarten behavior management plan that successfully improves behavior in your classroom!
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I love sticky notes. I make lists of things I need to do on them all the time. (Does it even count as completing a task if you don't get to cross it off a list?) I use them as labels on copies that have already been made for what day and class they are for. I write down notes to myself about how the lesson went if there's something I definitely do or don't want to repeat next year. And now... a new use! I keep a pad of sticky notes easily accessible so I can write a positive note to students in the moment and stick it on their desk while they're working. I'm talking about that moment when the class clown finally settles down and gets to work. I write a happy note, and quietly stick it on a student's desk when I walk by as I'm answering questions or just generally monitoring how things are going while students work independently. It's a nice way to let students know that you see them working hard, you appreciate them, and to encourage their positive behavior. Especially the students who do not always display positive behavior in your class and seek out any attention - including negative attention. Building relationships with students can be so hard because it takes time. It doesn't happen over night. Writing a short note that is genuine (students know when you're being fake from a mile away) can be a step in the right direction and let them know you see when they're doing great work. Know that evvvvvvvvveryone in class will notice you put a note on a student's desk. They will allllll want to know what it says, why they didn't get one, and what they need to do to get a special note from their favorite Spanish teacher. Maybe strive to write 2 notes to students in every class period twice a week. See how it improves your relationships with students, especially if you give a positive note to a difficult student. It's the little things that can build great relationships with students over time! What little things do you do in your class to build relationships with students? Please share in the comments below!
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In the 18 years I’ve been teaching, I’ve tried all sorts of behavior management systems. I’ve had the kids pull cards. I’ve tried the marbles in a jar. One year I even gave my students tickets for good behavior and excellent participation. Another year, I awarded table points. I’ve even used an economy system where my kiddos earned money and then spent it all in a class store buying trinkets. I was always looking for that PERFECT SYSTEM! The one that would work like a charm with every single child. After years of research in my own classroom, you know what I finally discovered? I’ve finally realized that THE PERFECT CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DOES NOT EXIST!!!!! What works one year and with one group of students, might not work the following. Another thing I’ve learned is that you need to find a system that WORKS.FOR.YOU. If you don’t have much time left at the end of the week to run a class store, then do it! Be honest with yourself and how much time you’re willing to invest. It’s important to choose a system that fits with your teaching style and with the needs of your students. […]
These are behavior management cards provide visual examples of what appropriate and inappropriate behavior looks like within preschool or kindergarten centers. Use them to help introduce centers at the beginning of the school year or be used as a reminder during the school year when free choice time gets out of hand. There are two sizes: smaller cards (9 to a page) and larger cards (4 to a page). Additionally, there is a sheet to print off center names for creating posters, if needed. What you get: There are 63 unique photo cards, editable labels and two versions of each card: Smaller cards - ideal for posters in the classroom Larger cards – ideal for a ring to flip through when introducing the centers. Labels of center names for posters Description of each picture: Outside/Gym I can line up I can walk quietly outside I can run on the playground I can go down the slide I can throw a ball I can take turns I cannot throw ground cover I cannot go up the slide Sensory Table I can pour I can scoop I can pretend I cannot dump on the ground I cannot splash Accidents happen. I clean up. House Area I can pretend I cannot put toys in my mouth I cannot take toys home I clean up Reading Area I can share a book I treat books gently I can read a book I cannot leave books on the floor I cannot be loud I clean up Art Area I can color I can stamp I can draw a picture I can cut paper I can use stickers I cannot leave the lid off I cannot draw on the furniture I cannot make glue puddles I clean up Paint Area I paint only on paper I wear a smock I write my name on my paper I wash my hands Block Area I can work together I can stack as tall as my chin (editable) I can make a plan and build I can drive I cannot knock down someone else's blocks I cannot throw blocks I clean up Writing Area I can write a letter I can make a book I can make a card I can write a list I clean up Science Area I can draw what I see I can observe I can name parts I can explore I am gentle I can talk about what I see I clean up Math Area I can sort I can put together puzzles I can count I can make shapes I can make a pattern I clean up I cannot dump Skills/Standards practiced: SE/SS 1.2b I can demonstrate independence in a range of activities, routines, and tasks. SE/SS 2.4a I can follow established rules, routines and directions independently. RF.1 I can recognize print in everyday life, such as numbers, letters, one’s name, words, familiar logos, and signs. RF.3.a I can begin to associate names of letters with sounds of the alphabet (e.g. initial sound of own name). I love followers! Get first access to store discounts, free products and product launches. Click the green “Follow Me” star under my store name on this page or click the red “Follow Me” star on my store homepage. Thank you, Teresa from Dream Big Little One
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Morning Routine Poster This is a visual poster for students to know what the expectations are when they enter the classroom at the beginning of the day. This was so helpful for my very active class who were just too excited in the mornings to remember what the morning expectations were :) I teach this every year on the first day of school, hang it on the front door and even share with families so they can support their child in starting their day! These are the options included: Option 1: 1. Say, "Good Morning!" 2. Turn in homework 3. Hang up backpack 4. Sit at your desk 5. Do morning work Option 2 Hang up backpack Say, “Good morning!” Turn in any papers or homework Sit at your desk Read a book Option 3 Hang up backpack Say, “Good morning!” Turn in any papers or homework Get a book Read at your desk Option 4 Say, “Good morning!” Hang up backpack Turn in folder Pick a job Meet on the rug Option 5 Say, “Good morning!” Turn in folder Hang up backpack Sign in Do seat work Option 6 Check in Say, “Good morning!” Turn in folder Hang up backpack Do morning work Also available in my Visual School Routine Bundle ***************************************************************************** You might also like: Restorative Practice Solve the Problem Behavior Reflection Sheet (PBIS). Whole Body Listening Poster. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: strong> • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ *****************************************************************************
Real talk: classroom management has always been my biggest struggle as a teacher. I think that this is true for a lot of teachers. It’s one thing to read about classroom management strategies in a college classroom, but it’s a whole other ballgame when you’re standing in front of a roomful of middle schoolers and you are somehow expected to keep them all in line! I’ve had a few tough groups over my first few years, and I needed something to up my classroom management game. The classroom management strategy I’m going to share with you today has been a total game-changer for me, and I hope it can help you, too! This strategy is called Behavior Bingo. To implement it, you will need a 10×10 chart numbered from 1-100. I used to draw mine out on big chart paper, but I’ve since created this handy printable board so that I don’t have to draw it out each time! You will also need 100 popsicle sticks each labeled with a number from 1-100. I keep these in one of those metal pails from Target, and you will also need another pail for the sticks to go in once you have pulled them. You will need a board and set of numbers for each class you are using this with – I have used it with up to 4 classes at once! I marked each class’s set of sticks with a different color and then discarded them all into the same tub. If you don’t want to buy or have to label all the popsicle sticks, I have also seen teachers use small slips of paper numbered 1-100, or even just a random number generator online! Here are the rules that I use: The object of the game is to get 10 numbers in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) and get a bingo. At the start of each class, I write the numbers 1 2 3 on the front whiteboard. During class, I erase a number any time the students are not meeting my expectations, starting with 3, then 2, then 1. At the end of class, however many numbers are left on the board is how many popsicle sticks they get to pull that day. For example, if only the 3 was erased, then they get to pull 2 popsicle sticks. They can earn up to 3 numbers each day. The students pull out the correct number of sticks for that day. I let them take turns. I hold the jar up above their heads so they can’t peek inside. Then I color in the numbers that were pulled on the bingo board. You can certainly adjust these rules to meet your needs. For instance, you could use a smaller or bigger bingo board, depending on how quickly you want them to earn their reward. With the 10×10 board, it usually takes 1-2 months to earn the reward. You could also adjust how many numbers they can earn each day. Another thing you could do is tie the numbers to specific goals. For instance, my students know that at the beginning of class they need to be in their seats with homework out and working on their warmup. If this doesn’t happen, they know I will erase a number. As for the reward, we choose this as a class before beginning the game. I have the students brainstorm ideas (I tell them that they need to be something either relatively inexpensive or free and can only take up about 20-30 minutes of class time) and list them all on the board. Then I have the students vote for their top two choices. Some ideas we have come up with in the past include an ice cream party (I bring the ice cream, they bring the toppings), root beer float party, time outside, free time, board games, donut party, dodgeball, or popcorn and a short movie. I write their choice at the bottom of the bingo board as a reminder of what we are working toward. And that’s it! It’s very easy to keep it running, and it has been very motivating to my students, especially when they are down to only one number left for the day. You can find the printable board that I use in my Teachers Pay Teachers store if you’re interested! Do you have any awesome classroom management strategies? I would love to hear about them in the comments!
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A classroom list of rules and expectations can become lengthy and tedious; the longer the list, the harder it is for students to follow the rules. Here are six clear and understandable classroom management rules which are brief (only two words each), specific and uncomplicated. They encompass the main areas of concern and are more than sufficient to govern general behaviors in any classroom. Because alliteration is used, the rules are easy for all students to remember. Each rule is written as a chart which may be copied on card-stock, laminated, and hung in the room. Be Prepared Be Prompt Be Polite. Be Persistent Be Positive Be Productive One happy buyer commented, “Thank you Scipi for this clear and effective classroom management tool! This will certainly be applicable to my class, and I appreciate not only how precise it is, but even more so, how positive it is. Your products are excellent!” Also available are: Seven Greatest Classroom Irritations for Teachers with Possible Solutions Beginning of the Year Checklist for Teachers
Classroom management is one of the most important things a teacher can master. Here are 2 kindergarten classroom management ideas that work!
Make your classroom management plan fun with strategies and tools to use with kids in the classroom. Behavior management is important in kindergarten, first grade, & second grade. Establish rules and expectations using these simple and fun ideas such as classroom jobs, coupons, early finisher activities, schedules, rules, brain breaks, and more. Use posters, displays, and resources to set up your classroom for success for back to school season. Grab the free printable callback cards!
