3 Useful Classroom Management Tips

Get attention

Use a wireless doorbell to get the attention of your students. Just plug it in, play the sound, show students what you expect when you hear that sound. Also you can use it to transition from centers, to signal clean-up and as an actual wireless doorbell for classroom.

Suspense

Choose a mystery scholar and remind students throughout the day that you’re paying close attention, especially to that person. If the person did well all day, announce who it is. If not, let them know how sad you are that you can’t tell them.

Classroom management

When a student answers your question in a discussion, do not repeat them, but acknowledge their answer with “yes,” “you’re right,” etc.