10 Easy Classroom Management Hacks | That Teacher Life Ep 47

[@AutomateTheBoringStuff]

"If you can hear my voice, clap once. If you can hear my voice, clap twice." is a good way to interrupt a noisy classroom. Kids notice that other kids are doing something, and they don't want to be the only ones not doing it. A nice way to get their attention.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Oh trust me, I use that about 50 times a day. However, "they don't want to be the only ones not doing it" is not exactly true... I have many that will purposely choose to be the only ones not doing it!

[@lovebugea]

Blank Editor that is some manipulation right there

[@TylersTooty]

I would have loved for you to show a video with real kids as you implement each hack. Otherwise we can just read about it.

[@Cavernvision]

I tried this during my internship. It worked for the 5th grade class, but with one of my 4th grade classes they ended up just wanting to play "Simon says". This 4th grade class was really out of control with their behaviour, and nothing I, or any of their actual teachers did worked with them. I was told by two of their teachers that this class is the worst class I'll probably ever experience. So sad that they've earned the title of the worst class in the school! Wish I could figure out how to have been able to work with them.

[@taylermramirez]

It gets so old lol

[@lindsayhyden3118]

Another Nurse Hack that I find really works with my kids is letting them know if they don't feel well or if their leg hurts or arm hurts then they probably shouldn't be playing at recess. That normally fixes the problem.

[@hannahlanell5024]

I'm a college student and getting ready to do my student teaching. This helped SO MUCH!

[@joybogdonas1670]

In addition to these tips, I have used: need to go to the bathroom? My reply, "Can you wait 5 minutes?' When the student comes back asking if the 5 minutes are up, I then know that he/she really does need to go. The ones who don't generally have forgotten. As far as tattling on others, here's one for students who can read and write: "I tend to forget what you are telling me, so I need you to write it down (on a post-it or full piece of paper) so that I can remember it, and I can also show it to the principal if I need to. If it's just a tattle, students tend to not want to go to all that trouble. Also, for some students, just the act of communicating their frustrations on paper is enough to help them move on from whatever is aggravating them, and the student's stress goes down. :)

[@sherylgifford4857]

But then it may be too late, and the child needs new clothing. Sometimes, making them wait does NOT turn out well!

[@adriipaints]

As someone with ulcerative colitis and as someone who knows that that doesn’t discriminate by age I won’t ever make a child wait to go to the bathroom for any reason . That’s awful.

[@joybogdonas1670]

Usually, we are informed by the nurse and parents ehen there's a medical condition, so the advice doesn't apply there, of course. Obviously I would let a child go when he/she stated that the 5 minutes wouldn't work for them. It's a QUESTION, not a command. It just helps determine which students really need to go and which are doing "work avoidance " behaviors. Yeesh.

[@cynthiamoss7421]

I love the mystery student!! Keeps them on their toes :) I think it's very responsive as well not to reveal the mystery student if they don't earn the reward.

[@vanessap8138]

LOVE this video! Thank you so much for your brilliant ideas. I am currently going back to school to get a second bachelors degree, this time around in Early Childhood Education. I sub quite a bit in elementary schools and I can always use classroom management tips!!! I especially love the "NOISE" hack. Thank you for all of your videos. I really enjoy watching and learning from you!

[@elizabethcarter2971]

You are such an inspiration, thank you for always sharing your experience. It truly does provide hope in such overwhelming things to think about and consider for a "wanna be" like myself the simplicity with which you address is so refreshing.

[@crissytaz]

I love these! thank you for sharing :) one I use when my class has lots of things on the floor is... 'Class there is one magic item on the floor. The first to find it gets a prize!' the children then pick up EVERYTHING from the floor and hold it. When enough time has passed I tell them what it is and then the children put the items in their hand away. Works like a charm 👏

[@i.p.2238]

Thank you so much for this Cristina! I love this idea!!! I'm going to try it tomorrow!!

[@soccerislife6108]

Love this idea!

[@Jeniren98]

I have used the NOISE and love it. Thank you for sharing, I got some cool ideas for my room.

[@victoriaborges7858]

Omg that mystery student trick is brilliant

[@doodlebug2733]

I teach after schoolers in the afternoons and I use the NOISE letters. Personally I just printed the word noise on astrobright paper, lamented them, and hang them up with magnets on my white board. When I have to take away a letter I just take the letter down however, under the N and the O I have a prewritten consequence. My kids never want to get the N or the O taken away because they don't know what the consequences for that day are. Some of my consequences include: 5 minutes out at recess, no free centers, individual play at their seats, no computer lab, etc.

[@rachellemma1068]

As a teacher, I am so excited to try some of these hacks! Thank you for sharing these!

[@rosainig]

Awesome! Trying the foam "Noise" letters...the "teacher in training" while I do my groups...😊

[@AdahRedha_AdahPanda]

I m teaching in secondary school. I'm gonna try these hacks. Will update if any of them works!

[@KyleThain]

Smelly spots, love that idea! I teach kindergarten and actually do have a camera in the classroom. I tell my students that the camera footage goes to 3 places... the principal, Santa, and Jesus lol its super effective around Christmas time :)

[@cristinacalvario731]

Mr. Thain, I've used the lip smackers, tons of different smells. I usually cover the label so they won't know it's just a chapstick. I call them smellies!!! I place them in a box and shake them up so they know to behave!

[@KyleThain]

That is awesome! My worry is that I might accidentally use one of them on my lips lol. One time I confiscated one of my girls chapsticks and put it in my pocket where I also keep mine. I was in horror when the next time I put on chapstick it tasted like grape (I used her chapstick) haha

[@emaildavinam]

Mr. Thain I love the Santa idea! I bet that works extremely well!

[@stephaniev6421]

I use Smelly Spots and they are MAGIC. They'll shape right up when I break out a Lip Smacker.

[@madvolleyball95]

Big brother is watching you....

[@stephaniefoster909]

Is there any way you would be able to do a segment on what substitute teachers can do to keep classes in order? I work as substitute and notice kids act up when subs are there because it's not their real teacher

[@Sherlock910]

I feel you there, Stephanie! I'm a substitute as well for my home school district. Often, the kids think we're their buddy or something. I even had a student during lunchtime one day while I was helping out sort kids into the cafeteria, tell me that we were buddy friends. Lol I was like, no.

[@ayaarrabi6007]

Yeah i feel the same .. i mean students need one to two months in order to be organized as they should be .. and by that time it's our time to leave!!

[@lizzyneymour6018]

Stephanie Foster students act this way because teachers don’t respect subs. They should change the name to guest teacher instead of substitute.

[@teachingremedy]

I use the camera hack all the time! Can’t wait to try the chapstick idea!

[@philippkirsch2716]

Hack Number 2: There actually is a camera - on 24 hours a day - in every classroom - and hallway and lobby and playground - in China!

[@onesmartgirl4772]

I love doing mystery student!i normally give out erasers or candy There also a thing I do with my class called group tallies ,if one group is quiet they get a tally and they try get to 10 tallies in that week!

[@haddieward5844]

I still have a LONG way to go. I’m in middle school but I kind of know that I want to be a teacher or vet. (But these are going to be useful to help other kids)

[@Growlicole1130]

Very useful thanks!

[@MsAlison]

these are such great ideas! thank you!

[@tinaherrera4284]

I am trying the "mystery" team today!!! I can't wait!

[@beckyfayose2633]

Thanks for all these tips. I'll try them out.

[@aerbys]

im actually just 9 years old, but i have been given an offer for a small substitution for a CT period, for noone else would volunteer since that was labelled the worst class ever

[@MonicaRodriguez-uq8uy]

Catch a liar with a lie. Works every time!

[@user-tb7iz1vf7p]

If you have to do a secret symbol every time they misbehave, wouldn't that encourage them to do it often to have the teacher do the symbol? I don't understand that one..just need more clarification, lol. I found the Noise level one, ask me tag, and sand timer extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@rain-wanders]

No because you're not looking for a silly way of indicating to them that you want their behavior to stop, you're just giving them a silent warning that wont be embarrassing because you're not saying "Dylan, stop that" in front of the entire class. I haven't had students do the behavior more to get me to do the action, though as a middle school student, most of them just ignore me so I end up having to call them out on their behavior anyhow.

[@margybernard]

The camera and the reviewing with parents...LOL

[@JoeBoatfieldArt]

Those are fabulous tricks!

[@MrsStoltz23]

These are great!

[@jennamicheleable]

so helpful!!

[@lysandertudela4555]

Silent and listen use the same letters use that

[@lcadez]

I use camera in the room allllll the time! I also change my language. Instead of saying, "Did you _____?" I say, "Why did you ____?"

[@viewtifuljoe2123]

We're teachers. We have no time cut the fluff

[@TN4theWIN]

Hack#1 lower your volume

[@ronetatoa7987]

This is awesome but if you could speak more slowly that would be great!

[@leotaud06]

First hack...3:12

[@sillygirl4148]

thank you..tired of the babbling in beginning of video

[@afsarshaikh9654]

The hero we need but don't deserve.

[@danielduran5855]

Thank youuuuu

[@wisequeens]

thanks annoying voice and babble

[@kaiulanisallas9005]

Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@TheColossusofRhodes]

*jumps in the car to the dollar store for an ice pack and minute timer*

[@melissathibodeaux8418]

You are so clever! This is my 37th year and I can't wait to try your tricks!! :-)

[@amyrittle910]

LOVE the "in trouble or out of trouble" for tattles, so stealing that! Great way to teach the difference! Thanks!

[@Keshiadalton]

I've been teaching for many years. The children today are way different. I really found this helpful.

[@ManasNaikVlogs]

As a teacher i need your help.. how can I contact you

[@MKCandace]

Awesome tips! I use most of them and you're right; we only see the generic management strategies in textbooks and online. I only had ONE Classroom Management class in college...why are we not given more?!?

[@spokenwordwriter]

Same here and I felt like all the information I learned was very general.

[@dietrichjoanne]

I had no classroom management classes. My college did nothing to prepare us.

[@lauraheeb7278]

Camara in the room...I know a kindergarten teacher who tells her class to wave at the Internet thingy she has on her wall near the ceiling while she secretly texts the security lady and tells her who's doing what by name. Security lady then calls on the phone and gets put on speaker to say hello and tell certain kids what she saw. The kids get a kick out of this. :0

[@marcarjo8]

When in doubt.... go get a wet paper towel!!! Lol

[@MagnoliaPoppy]

Yeah, I like this too.

[@alyssakelly3210]

I just want to say how much I love your videos! I'm a newly qualified, secondary school, English teacher in Scotland and have just secured a permanent post 😊 your videos have helped me gain confidence in my teaching ability and have encouraged me to keep my chin up during those tough days/weeks/terms. thank you for your videos! Alyssa x

[@خالدالحضري-ح4ج]

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[@خالدالحضري-ح4ج]

I'm very happy to know person as like you my name is Khalid I'm from Sudan

[@ike3537]

love your "mystery student idea." It seems practical at any level.

[@libraryofalexander796]

"When you're first starting out. . . . . .those statements are so broad." -- Teacher Ed. in a nutshell.

[@tuesday_7327]

I am a student why am i watching this? Lol

[@jessicaemily3057]

Same

[@mibella]

Xsuperwolfx _ because you can’t get over her eyebrows and weird face expressions while she talks

[@nicolemink4989]

Xsuperwolfx _ same

[@madmidasstudios1629]

Xsuperwolfx _ Same.

[@coachyvonnegrossi]

@@mibella because you have a secret desire to be a teacher. 😉

[@kristenlofgren6903]

Hand Signals are super helpful!!! My school utilizes the same hand signals for all teachers even to get students attention. It is very beneficial when all the staff use the same signals, when students are with other teachers or at lunch.

[@wherearethebees3560]

i was confused (about the smelly spot for ex) until I realized she was talking about primary school and not high school

[@TheMatissV]

As a male teacher, I don't think I can do this on students' hands. But I might do it on papers.

[@kentawong9439]

id rather put a sticker on their hand or on a piece of sticker reward paper

[@sarahhall4879]

Smelly spots is such a GREAT idea! I have used NOISE before as a substitute, but I like how you use the NO. I will keep these in my teacher tool box for sure. Thanks for sharing!

[@melanielarusso8474]

Great tips! As a just starting new teacher this is so helpful as one of my biggest struggles right now is classroom management and behavior. Thank you!

[@katiejensen5547]

You are clearly a teacher when you said "oh your hair hurts? Get a wet paper towel" man can I relate in my class lol. We have a frozen sponge as an icepack and it magically "cures" everything or sitting down for a rest lol Works almost every time. Mystery walker or mystery student is exactly what we need in my classroom right now.

[@deniseinchina]

I call my chap stick my "invisible sticker"

[@MagnoliaPoppy]

Yasssss! I love that :))

[@Meggeneh]

Hacks start at 3:09

[@analuavl9]

I have tried the secret student and it works!! 👌🏻 my kids love it! I I definitely gonna try the secret symbol ... thank u!!

[@madisongallagher2798]

What grade, and how often?

[@squiddywn3742]

I loved the secret symbol too. Makes the attention-seeking student feel special too.

[@ger1126]

Zzzbdnjp Aman. S

[@asmaashibli1773]

How about high school students, I'm so desperate to find help for class management !

[@GoldenAngel-]

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[@GoldenAngel-]

How To Get Control Of ANY Classroom No Matter How Tough The Students

[@eobrien1]

I’ve taught high school for 11 years, and some may disagree, but to me, a *huge* part of classroom management with older kids is through a mutual respect & good teacher/student relationship. Once that is in place (again this is just my own personal experience), and the kids know you care about, respect, and look out for them, it will eliminate 90-95% of your problems. They want to be good for you and learn for you because you believe in them & they know you’ve got their best interests at heart. I put a huge focus on having that mutual respect & foundation, and it’s the first place I look when an issue arises bc it’s usually where the long-term solutions are found.

[@Rachel_Atkins]

For me personally, I would have liked if you had spoken a bit slower during the video. Lots of great ideas here! Make sure to give your listeners time to process. :)

[@XMostaxX]

Haha ya English isn't my first language and it felt like she was rapping at certain points

[@Hspncchick1]

Eh, just pause and take notes! 🐷

[@sandycarcas]

Did you all know that there is a speed control feature in the setting section on each video. If you slow it down to .75 it will be perfect

[@XMostaxX]

@@sandycarcas good solution. But I mean at times she gets really fast like she's rapping but sometimes she speaks normally

[@rosemaldonado6596]

@@sandycarcas that is so funny.i didn't know you could do that .75 way better

[@katiedecker9835]

A few years ago after Christmas when stocking stuffers were 1/2 priced, I bought a small sound machine from Walgreens for $5 (I think). It has 16 noises, from applause to boos and funny sounds. Getting to choose a noise is a great reward that is sooo popular with my kids.

[@sofiaholland.]

Omg thank you for this, I’m a trainee teacher and really struggling with my Y7 classroom management. I am definitely going to try the mystery student tomorrow!!

[@BabyYoda-ts4br]

1 minute sand timer is so smart. I've been teaching for 14 years and this is the first time that I've heard of this one. Love it 😍

[@lilistown9225]

fun facts: the standard introduction of each topic of videos should be at least 20sec!!! fact2: people don’t have time! just get to the damn point my sister

[@theburtsnest]

My gosh.. after going from website to website, video to video… THIS is what I needed. I am a new teacher and was beginning to find the “tried and true” classroom management tips were not doing what I need them to. Thank you so much for these specific examples and unique ideas. I will be trying every single one.

[@ryanmckenna3088]

Note for myself: Mystery student. Tattle: "are you saying this to help them or not help them." /are you saying this because you want to get them in trouble, or because you want to get them out of trouble. *and I will follow through on that one.

[@asifc3231]

Hack 11: Put on your most serious face. "Put your heads down NOW. Put your thumbs up, we're playing 7up " 🤣😝👍

[@allisongrebe243]

You are sooo cute and I wanna be you. (I hope that doesn't sound creepy!) I've been teaching for 24 years and I still don't have great classroom behavior strategies, as hard as I try. Thank you for sharing your GREAT ideas!!!!!!!! :)

[@hajarabdullah5622]

Nice tips But I don't like the part of not telling the truth.. Or saying the nurse is busy

[@angelajackson7560]

You state that it is important that your pupils tell the truth, yet you do this by lying about a cctv camera.

[@shizhongzhang7868]

Thank you for the great advice. I will definitely mention them in my interview this afternoon. You might help me win the job. LOL

[@kristencollier4810]

Maybe a great alternative to the NOISE strategy is NOT to totally take away recess but instead still take the class outdoors and walk or run around the playground 1 minute for each letter taken away so that they still get a consequence but still have outdoor time and maybe twenty minutes to still have free play. Eh? Just thinking of a happy medium that can benefit the students!

[@AwakenedSon]

Someone said that break times should not be taken away as a punishment…I think that it is a valid punishment though; still give them 5/10 minutes of break to eat and to go to the bathroom but I think where the class’s disruption is taking time, then time can be taken away from them. Break time is then seen as a reward and not a right which they ‘deserve’. In my current case I already have to take their break time away tomorrow because they took 17 minutes extra (on top of 15 scheduled minutes) to clean the classroom, however I will not be making them sit there doing nothing because that would be insane and unproductive…instead I’ll be getting them to do exactly what they were supposed to do today: clean the classroom!

[@mustardseed3624]

Good idea. The children still need to get that energy out in they will be restless and disruptive in class

[@lorihanebrink689]

We do this. Recess is not a right. It's a daily reward for hard work and good behavior. However, since students really need that active time, we have them walk for a few minutes around the playground (number of minutes depends on what they are in trouble for, how serious their infractions are, and how often it's been happening)

[@GoldenAngel-]

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[@kathybalcer3496]

Why punish kids for losing 3 letters by exercising? We want kids to exercise and LOVE IT! I find having them 1-2 minutes late to recess is more effective - it gives us a chance to reflect on the NOISE goal for the afternoon and the playground may already be full

[@stacypedretti1101]

The mystery student idea is great! Such a fun way for kids to focus on their behavior.

[@jessicaallen1693]

I love the response for tattling, but in the day and age of bullying how does that foster an environment for a child disclose they are being bullied?

[@abeersaif7247]

Please be more calm and slow because you speak so fast 😇

[@SoCalDario]

Haha! Love the tips, their hair hurts “get a wet paper towel!” Some of your students will find this video someday and be like WHAT!!! 😲

[@rachels.5887]

Love the tattling question hack, asking them if they're just trying to get their classmate in trouble our out of trouble. I am a work study student in an elementary school and I basically go around and help out the teachers manage their classrooms and I do one on one lesson with students who need the extra help. Since I am still in my first year of college the K-2nd graders I work with seem to have this idea that because I am not quite a real teacher I am more likely to spaz out or react to misbehavior and I am the one who they come to when they feel the need to tattle more so than the actual teacher. I am so going to try this hack on them. Love your videos by the way. They have provided great tips and inspiration. :)

[@leonemichael2010]

@ Rachel.S I do the same job as you and i'm in my first year as well, but i go all the from K-4. I know what your going through with the tattling from the children, it can get a little hard to handle sometimes.

[@squiddywn3742]

I always told them if someone is really going to get hurt, it's OK (good) to let an adult know. If not, I ask them to first try to work out the problem by themselves. (In our district, I believe they have certain foundations like if another student says hi to you, you have to say hi back....basics of friendliness.)

[@karenpalmer6131]

Thanks for sharing these hacks Michelle! I already use the hand signals with visual sign posted in the room. However, many of these hacks are new to me as a veteran teacher. I am excited to try several of them starting today! 😄

[@jerry6893]

As a student, I don't really know what to think *kind of feel like a pet after watching this :(*

[@TheMatissV]

If you're a good student, you have nothing to worry about, these tricks aren't meant for you. If you're a bad student, you're disrespecting the class, so you deserve to be tricked.

[@biancatwining2612]

As a teacher, I can tell you that teachers don't use these strategies because they disrespect children or think of them negatively - it's merely a necessity because there are lots of students in your class and you have a responsibility for their safety and their learning. There are lots of students with their own ideas, and ways of thinking and acting. Students who are making friends and sharing learning experiences (talking), and yes, students who become distracted or disruptive whether it's intentional or unintentional. Teachers looking for ways to control the class in fun ways rather than just yelling at kids are actually trying their best to be good teachers for the sake of their students' emotional and educational needs. You could think of it that way :)

[@HappyCultivated]

Love love love these tips!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@l.e.getsfit9489]

This is great! I love your channel and I use a lot of your tips from earlier videos in my high school class. They really help.

[@kristinbrown8392]

*Can you create a "poster" for your hand signals for bathroom/tissue/pencil and so on with images/ clipart that you can add to your TPT store? I love these (especially incorporating ASL)!*

[@ManoMath]

Rick Morris has a great set of free, letter-size posters for hand signals. Many of my fellow teachers use these at our middle school, which is "handy" because the students can use the same signals in all their classes. I especially like his version of "bathroom" because it looks like someone crossing their legs 'cause they gotta go! :-) Go to www.newmanagement.com/main/classroom-gestures.html

[@linneashook8742]

Thanks for the link!

[@florenciapoli6184]

I use the crossing of the first and second finger as a bathroom signal not only because it does look like someone crossing their legs; also because the signal you use is the equivalent of flipping the finger in most Latin American countries.

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

Dear God. You can't lie to them about the camera. Mercy me! Please retract this recommendation and stop doing this! Read George Orwell's book titled 1984. Yikes! Please!

[@labrujanat]

Lol

[@jshir17]

*In my experience, I've seen classroom 'management' weaponized against shy, disabled, or minority students by which the teacher antagonizes them or delegates verbal abuse to the classroom bully to do it on her behalf to the marginalized student.* They gaslight the student for the sole purpose of provoking them so they can punish them and then blame them for it.

[@chelseamarie5567]

Any chance you would do a video of how you curl your hair? 🤗 it's so pretty!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank you so much! Kinda embarrassed to admit this... but I use a Mary Kate and Ashley spiral curling iron that I got in middle school LOL. Still works to this day! But what I use is very similar to this: www.amazon.com/Conair-Instant-Spiral-Curling-4-Inch/dp/B0000CDVN6/ref=pd_sbs_194_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0000CDVN6&pd_rd_r=EC4TRSE0FT44P9NX7BBB&pd_rd_w=7vpHJ&pd_rd_wg=0B5td&psc=1&refRID=EC4TRSE0FT44P9NX7BBB

[@chelseamarie5567]

Omg how funny! Thanks so much for the reply! :)

[@lmumma1]

Great ideas for all teachers. After 30 years in public ed I want you to be careful giving your students your keys, if there were an emergency you will need your keys on your person unless you keep your door locked at all times.

[@bettier]

I think it speaks volumes how much love kids want/need, that so many clever ideas for classroom management involve kids just wanting to feel special by their teachers and peers. :) Thanks for the hacks!

[@chiptankgirl]

Camera in the Room reminds me of the time my scoutmaster told us we weren't to leave the campgrounds because there were armed guards protecting the forest around where we were camping. I didn't even realize it was a lie until I reflected on it as a grown up (He also might have been kidding and I didn't get it.).

[@samiolson2110]

A random thought for redirecting behavior that I have used and could be used for the 'NOISE' hack is writing dictionary words. The first students who did this as an effect of turning in late homework never turned in a late assignment after that. The time it took to write 10 words with definitions was longer than the time it would take to finish their homework.

[@12345Krysten1]

HA!!! If your hair hurts go get a wet paper towel!!! :D :D :D Perfect.

[@michelemoneywell8765]

Thank you for your tips. My only constructive criticism is please include substitute teachers in your intro. As a substitute teacher, I can certainly use some of the hacks you presented. Suggestion for a future video: What to have ready for a substitute teacher, whether a planned absence or emergency one. This could include a set of work packets. Having a set of name tags that each student would keep on her/his desk are extremely helpful. The sub could hand each out as each name for attendance is called. Note if you don't change seating a lot, having a taped name tag on the side front (not on top) of each desk already is very helpful for a sub. (Taped on top of desks is great for subs for TK, K, and Grade 1, but upper grades don't like.) Perhaps include for the sub stickers or a scent or something special that only gets used with a sub. Have lesson plans that include a fun activity for a subject. For instance, if each student has a laptop, allow Imagine Math or Freckle Math time as part of the math lesson. Notes such as highest priority tasks and "if time" tasks, or even a time slot for "sub teacher choice or this" is welcome. Let the sub know choices for early finishers, what websites are allowed, and where you keep plain (copier) paper (if not in an obvious spot). Of course the schedule is important (daily and especially for lunch, recess, and any specials such as PE, Art, and Library). Does the teacher get a break during recess or need to stay with the students? Always have a copy of the roster available, as well as important phone numbers. If some students have allergies or anything the sub should be aware of, including behavior or special ed., please leave notes. If possible, include a map of the school, circling your room, the office, where recess is, and the cafeteria, as well as location for library, dance, art, or other specials. Thank you!

[@CallofDutyKendal]

I'm currently a substitute teacher. Looking forward to trying these out and seeing if I can get some good results from them. Nice tips

[@dustinrobertson5416]

I like the noise management one. Most of these, though, sound like they're more appropriate for little kids. I teach sixth and seventh graders who always want to push the boundaries and think they're too cool for school or to follow the rules.

[@stacyamsden]

Great hacks! Thanks for sharing! I will be using a lot of these! I am going to start with mystery walker and the noise hack!

[@Alex-ic6tq]

I'm so thankful I found your channel! I am currently attending WGU and one of my biggest worries is managing the classroom well. You have so many great ideas. I just subscribed. :)

[@nancycox270]

I love the ice pack in the desk! Smelly spots is another good one. I have students act as the teacher, but I think a "Teacher in training" badge might make them feel even more responsible. Thanks for the ideas. I am looking forward to your organizational video.

[@varlan]

The questions and tattling section should really utilize cooperative problem solving strategies. When I hear a drawn out, "Teeeacchher." Look at the student then at the other student involved without saying anything for a moment. Then I ask, "Do you have a problem with me, or do you have a problem with ____________?" And, "If you don't have a problem with me, I suggest you talk to the person you have the problem with." Also, this can also work with students who ask a lot of questions to the point of disruption. "Did you ask anyone sitting near you in the class?"

[@candybox3200]

Thanks for making this video I'm a sub and sometimes it's changes depends on what school and what grades and teaching in classroom management changes as well this makes it so much easier as my second year of teaching

[@kittykitty3553]

I'm teaching English in Peru and my 7 year-old students find it hard to stop chatting among them when I'm trying to give instructions. I've tried chants like Ocean and Waterfall , but they continue speaking and playing with toys they bring. Helpppp

[@Nejidabest]

Camera ! I subbed for a teacher who has pictures of her face on the wall opposite the whiteboard, with the line "Mrs. B is always watching" kinda creepy but it works lol. And thank you for the tattling hack! AND YES! hand signals, I love using those ! And thank you for the nurse hacks , those are notorious !

[@mariaclayton9892]

It took me 24 years to learn this stuff. I love how you have it already! Nice job.

[@PuttingFourthEffort]

😂😂😂 I ALWAYYYYS use get a wet paper towel!!!

[@KyleThain]

I haven't tried that yet. I usually tell them to get a drink of water lol I'll give it a try!

[@julialeestone]

The nurses at my school keep ziploc bags with a folded wet paper towel inside in the fridge, and kids think they are MAGIC.

[@gplus46]

That one cracked me up.

[@squiddywn3742]

Do you remind them to squeeze it first so it isn't dripping wet?

[@12345Krysten1]

They always want to get an ice pack. :P

[@daxflips4357]

Great Hacks I will try the Noise one and I like the timer hack. All good ideas!