An article that discusses the important of clear and concise classroom rules, and how routines and schedules are the basis for an active and consistently productive classroom.
An interesting article on culturally responsive classroom management that involves ideas that respect cultural diversity such as using pictures along with multiple translations of the same word for classroom items and labels.
A scholarly article written in 2007 by Regina M. Oliver and Daniel J. Reschly, Ph.D. of Vanderbilt University on how they see ideal classroom management.
A 'game plan' written by the Prince George's County Public School corporation on how they believe a teacher can and should effectively manage their classroom.
An article written by the American Psychological Association, this article is a result of all of their research in recent years of looking into successful classroom teachers and their management styles.
A guide for new and experienced teachers on things to bear in mind when starting a new year- such as not having preconceived notions about what you have heard about your new students.
A simple activity wherein students walking in the door pick one to four M&M's and for each one, they tell the class something about themself before eating one.
I thought that this was a great article with two fun games to get to know students. I really liked the beach ball activity because it will also get students up and moving on a day that is usually just a lot of listening.
