Classroom Management Techniques for ANY GRADE

[@anonymouss8925]

I just started substitute teaching. I had a horrible class and now I'm here. Its so hard to build rapport with students you've never seen before! Thank you for doing this video

[@alinakrohn7726]

I almost cried today after a seriously difficult grade5 class. I'm an art teacher, but in our system (California) the students only see Art once per week for 40 minutes, which makes relationship building hard - to say the least. I searched in yt and found your video, and I'm grateful for your instruction :) Keep making videos; I'm only 2nd year and sometimes that classroom management monster seeks to devour me :) God bless, keep it up.

[@neromillie]

I hear ya. I'm an art teacher and older grades are the worst. After ten years, I no longer cry, I just get mad! Not that that's healthy either

[@lacymitcham7564]

Oh my goodness so glad I saw this as the first comment. I am a first year art teacher, but I went the alt certification rout. 6th grade with no classroom management classes, and I see my kids only once or twice a week for 50 mins. Almost 30 of them in each class. It’s a lot.

[@coachnatalie8723]

Hey!!! Don’t get discouraged! I’m in the same boat and have been since 2010, only have my students 20-30 min a week, sometimes only once month. What helped me a lot is taking an extra 5-10 mins on day 1 to go over what I expect each time we are together in class. I used to think I didn’t have enough time to take that much away from my first day of class but trust me, you will have way more than 10 minutes wasted throughout the year if you don’t take that time! I usually ask them over and over all year, show me you’re ready for class. So from day 1 I tell them, this is how you show me you are ready for class: 1. You are at your desk, on the floor, where ever your day begins. 2. You’re hands are_____ 3. Your eyes are ______ 4. You’re ears are on. And of course you can modify those to fit your needs & age level. Then all year they know when I say “show me you’re ready” or I say “look at Billy, he looks ready for class, sitting in his seat, his hands in his lap, his eyes on me. Thank you Billy. The rest of them tent to fall in line shortly after with little effort.

[@Keshiadalton]

I have a degree in Art Education. After subbing for a few years I decided to teach fifth grade because handling so many grades in one day was too much. 😅

[@ncmomtofive]

Thank you for this. I currently teach 5th grade after teaching 8th grade. I forget they are still little kids. Great advice.

[@ValentinaLifeinUSA]

First tip starts at 4:25

[@amaam89]

Thank you so much!

[@jefflegg5835]

Wow...your video is just the boost i needed today. I am a substitute teacher and today I had a 5th grade classroom that was like you said unruly and I found myself raising my voice I found myself I'm calling out specific students over and over and over again knowing that nothing was really getting done if I needed it too and I left today for the Gregs Austin and feeling defeated by a group of 5th graders two or three specifically and I decided to do some research and I found your video and the simple things that we we learned years ago back to the basics is exactly what I needed to hear and I'm sure that when I'm back in the classroom I'm actually stopping for this room again on Thursday and I'm sure that these techniques will be fantastic so thank you very much for reminding me I'm enjoying your caffeinated classroom.

[@robinashley9646]

Returning to public school after 14 years teaching adults! These are great reminders! I remember long ago turning lights off when I needed to give a quick shock to their system. I would shut off the lights and announce firmly but quietly... "heads down, mouths quiet" (5th graders) and the room was silent. They would quite down immediately! I would let them rest in that quiet space for about a minute before starting the next task. By then their adrenaline had calmed down and we could begin again. Another tip is to project a timer on the screen with a buzzer so they can self regulate their voices when the timer goes off.

[@GypsyGalPatriot]

I love your second tip, and will probably use it. The first seems chancy in my experience: Sometimes it rewards them and gets them more excited. Perhaps I've done it with the wrong groups, or otherwise not as skillfully as you. Best wishes in your return.

[@williamweatherall8333]

I’ve just started subbing and your story at 4:50 is too real. Made that error a few times. Lol. I did my practicum with high schoolers and that meant they had no energy and I had to bring it all, but it’s quite a gear shift for the young ones.

[@kathleengillespie5983]

Sounds like my first year teaching middle school ... 6th grade social studies. Thank you for your competent HONESTY. Luv your deets!🎉

[@joshelguapo5563]

Substitute teacher here. Feeling that struggle real hard

[@LupitaLopez-uw3jg]

new teacher here and struggling with the little preschoolers im glad i came across your video!!!

[@jjchick95]

i can tell ur a teacher cuz teachers always have great personalities. thankyou so much for these tips, im def using these next time!

[@coachnatalie8723]

One of my favorites, “Don’t worry (that kid that is trying to teach the class for me), I promise I’ll do my best to teach, you do your best to learn with me! Deal?”

[@karenberry5977]

Thanks for the reminder! I'll try this with my 5th grade class.

[@JennayGunderson]

Perfect! I teach once a week and these three tips are perfect! Well-done video!

[@breannacouffer7001]

I'm about to start substitute teaching in the fall so this advice is GOLDEN! I'm also taking my first class towards my single subject credential after earning a BS in Marine Bio so I'm pretty new to the formal education field. Just subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your videos for more great techniques :)

[@katiep.4858]

Fifth grade teacher here. Yep to all of this. Love them, but classroom management is key.

[@royaldash369]

Thank you! I am listening to your video and I listening to myself talk. I am also a traveling teacher, and I teach 4th and 5th grade, is so funny that you say to whisper to them because I got a really bad cold so I have to whisper to them..... The way the quite down and listen to the directions. Thank you.

[@Only1flydiva]

New subscriber, here! I've been binge watching your vids this morning, and I love this! I teach middle school and use a variety of these with my kiddos, as well. You are soooooo right about talking less, using proximity, and speaking with softer tones.

[@TheCaffeinatedClassroom]

Oh wow - thank you so much!! And as for classroom management, I feel like after teaching all the various grades I have, I could work a stand-up comedy club with the same behavior techniques! :)

[@coachnatalie8723]

YES!! I teach PREschool - Middle school TRAVELING PE CLASSES and we get 20-30 minutes to get things accomplished! I totally agree that rapport & personality makes a HUGE difference! GREAT TIPS!!

[@drkarenswrld]

This was helpful. I’ve always taught college and high school. Then taught middle school: didn’t love it, but it’s fine. This year, post covid, 6th grade is unbearable. I don’t like little kids and that’s what they are, behaviorally. They take 12.5 % of my day, and about 70% of my energy. I hope these this help 🥺

[@TheAngryTeacher]

I started a KZbin channel for new teachers, and even though I've been teaching for years, you're right, we forget these things. Thanks for the reminders. lol. I swear those things work, especially for the babies. Proximity works well for high school too.

[@michpager3411]

I'm glad you said "any grade" and not "any age" and define it at the very beginning so I did not have to lose my time by watching further. Thank you. I teach adults.

[@janefan4617]

I’m a first-year teacher. I’m always doing the first two things you have mentioned. I have shhhhhh several times but never whisper. I’ll try that definitely. I teach high school math. I guess students are more likely to act up when they feel hopeless in math....

[@neromillie]

THANKYOU. I like the idea of energy saving behaviour mgmt. All our energy goes into this and it's exhausting. I need to save my energy for teaching.

[@teacherleo20245]

Great tips. Thank you so much for helping us navigate through this crazy modern world of teaching.

[@patriqu0]

I have been teaching ESL in a training school for the past 10 years and now going to an International school to cover for a teacher who is locked out of China. Totally different ballgame and totally looking forward to it. A lot of these vids are helping, do you know any vloggers doing international schools where the kids language proficiency is all over the place and how to handle that?

[@janeleong6165]

I am a tuition teacher...with the children in mix aged group... I am going to try this

[@yarahalimeh2847]

Her saying "middle school teachers you're amazing people" Me being a middle school teacher is the reason I clicked to class management video😭

[@emjayeable]

Love your channel. I did the whisper to 4th graders. Really works.

[@gracecarmichael5974]

Excellent advice that I am going to do in my K4 class!! Thank you.

[@kathleengillespie5983]

BTW-Your 3 strategies work with middle school but you also need added tactics. My top 3 after your top 3: 1. Bribe with Jolly Rancher, 2. Award whole class when they stop chit chat. 3. Use "bonus sheets" for kiddos having a bad day or 2 or 3 (i.e. they live tatoo coloring art, crossword, word search, how to draw anime). Last resort, send from room. The last resort is only after your 3 and my 3. At that point, the whole class is ready to have them leave. 🎉

[@GypsyGalPatriot]

Thank you for an excellent, helpful video. I substitute teach, and will soon do my demonstration teaching. I have used all of your tips myself as I substitute teacher, but feel more confident having heard them expressed by you.

[@elenamorris7036]

Will u make a video on how to handle defiant students

[@MsEdita1]

Parents, principal, expel. This order.

[@trinameyering5969]

Thank you for this. I know this is 2 years old but I have been berated for doing 2 of these 3 things in my classroom, but they work.

[@Insightful_Locs]

Wow, you look so young! I would’ve thought you were still in college.

[@OnionRings9770]

Off topic but i love your messy bun! messy buns are life!

[@neromillie]

It's a good messy bun 😁

[@Sobergirl_]

I work with 10-12 year olds. I take teams of these kids (13-16 of them) through Space Camp. It is hard to yell all the time or talk in a high volume, cuz my voice is raspy. The less I would have to do it, the better. I am gonna try the waiting and whispering technique. My best friend told me that clapping a little rhythm works too, when I want their attention. Always down for tips. Thank you.

[@realtalkwithdr.mitchell9867]

Thank you! I am learning so much from you...total goals on many levels. Keep it up! xoxo

[@Raisinggodlykids-1]

👍

[@suzannepelletier5653]

Thanks for this- hugely helpful!!!

[@bclaytz]

Haha loved this, smiled the whole way through. Thanks for the pearls of wisdom!

[@realtalkwithdr.mitchell9867]

Yes! Great advice!

[@ReadingwithLisa]

Wisdom drops 1--%

[@reneebeck1178]

I really enjoyed this you tube video. Thank you so much! I am currently doing research for substitute teachers for a module on classroom management and came across your you tube video and will use your information for my module and site my resource of course. I will also use this in my teaching as I am one of those (exhausted by Tuesday afternoon teachers) as I spill all my energy into teaching and I know after watching you that I just need to wait and whisper. Thank you for your techniques.

[@TheGamePlanEduSolutions]

Excellent tips on classroom management! I think its great to have strategies that work for ANY grade level because educators are often moved to different grade levels or content areas! Thank you for sharing!

[@christiegarcia111]

Thanks!

[@KrazyFiberKat1]

Thank you. I am subbing a music class and each class is a different grade or personality. I am really going to try these.

[@ingridlazu802]

Thanks! I think these tactics are great! I'm a middle school teacher for about 8 years and this year I will tech 11 and 12 grade. So, I was a little nervous. But, now I got my confidence back 🤣 💪

[@jasmincardoza3396]

Thank you for this!!!!!!

[@darwinponcecano4662]

Wow! It's so nice

[@coachnatalie8723]

AWESOME!!! I’m loving your tips girl :)

[@CharleneP77777]

❤️ this!

[@lydiaholland5752]

I absolutely love you! Your videos are so helpful and inspiring!

[@tlangelanijoshuette9346]

The whispering really got me too!😂😂

[@ali18398]

Thank you so much for great tips!

[@matthewnarvet7891]

i've been having an issue with this kid recently shes been really distant from me if i ask her a question she'll tell me to go away im playing with my friends and she doesn't come up to me as much anymore do you know why that could possibly be.

[@livinasimplebudgetfamilyli8782]

great video, I am a high school teacher in Australia, returning back to work very soon after having 8 years away from the classroom for my 4 beautiful babies, I am a big believer in all of your 3 strategies here, proximity for me is a huge one, I would love to hear your thoughts on how you deal with more severe behaviours in your classroom, do you use a break system, get kids to fill in a behaviour reflection sheet that sort of thing ? Also a new subscriber here, I am loving your classroom set up by the way tfs

[@sssalsera]

Thank you very much from Spain!

[@neromillie]

I also work as a peripatetic - I only see my kids one hour a week and it's always a fight with my older students. No established relationship makes everything harder.

[@teacherrhonda5624]

This is great! Ty 🌹

[@jakeglennon6164]

That's so annoying I realised all my teachers do this 😂😂

[@sannydee]

Thank you for this.

[@Angelinajoy111]

Thank you for sharing!

[@TheCaffeinatedClassroom]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@registrationamritasilentre8618]

Awesome

[@dannaharrell5510]

That’s like teachers of America

[@echristinabrown]

Non Verbals are great!!! No child wants to hear. Their name call often for redirection. Putting your finger on your lip, in comparison to telling a child to be quiet can be very impactful.

[@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.

[@marqueviousrice6691]

🙏🏾

[@dilyarahman2337]

🤣🤣🤣 great video

[@clarasalaam2831]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jordantaylor1988]

Sorry, these don't work with my middle schoolers. Nothing does 😂

[@masonblake6209]

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[@xxzz5360]

Pooooor teacher, she would not survive a class in my district by doing what she suggests. She is relying on the work others have been doing with the kids before her.

[@mramirez5239]

"ANY" grade but nothing for MIDDLE SCHOOLERS...

[@MsEdita1]

Any ideas how you should replace your frequent "like"-s by more eloquent vocabulary???

[@Natalia-pc7fm]

The hacks are great and I'm definitely going to use them, but you speak a bit like a teenager would. "Like, like, like"...