Teaching students how to enter class and engage in learning right away
Transform your classroom into a more predictable environment with routines that set students up for success.
Middle schoolers enjoy simple games in the safety of community
This article first appeared in the Origins' publication Developmental Designs: A Middle School Newsletter, Fall 2008
There's more to discipline than just discipline! Ten proven "deflectors"
Quick verbal techniques to deflect conflict before struggling students get everyone off track.
Creating Multicultural Learning Communities
Using the Arts to Teach the K-8 Curriculum
Increasing student engagement and participation in class
Feeling frustrated about lack of classroom participation? Teach your students some new conversation methods.
Closing: A quick way to review at the end of the day or week
For use with creating Hopes and Dreams and goal setting: Grace overcomes obstacles through her determination.
A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children, The
Closing: A quick clapping activity to end the day.
Conflict Resolution in the Elementary Classroom
Classroom Management for Ethical and Academic Growth, K-8
Engaged students, better self-discipline, more learning
Sixth grade teacher sees positive change in just three weeks
Modeling and practicing desired behaviors are worthwhile strategies—even before students come through your door.
Provide struggling students with one of the most effective tools for learning and achieving: a belief in one's ability.
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