Classroom Management is difficult. Let’s admit it, address it, and fix it!
Many of our students come to us with a multitude of issues. It’s not their fault. They don’t wake up every morning to ruin our day. It’s just the way it is. How can we prepare ourselves for unexpected issues and struggles? How can we make our days more calm and peaceful?
It begins with preparation, planning, visuals, and expecting the unexpected. Let’s prepare ourselves for challenging scenarios so they don’t catch us off guard! Post those visuals! Prep every corner of your room with support and help for those students who need it!
Read on to see if these can help you with your classroom management. Please don’t hesitate to contact me about anything that would help you in your classroom! Just hit this link, and get writing! I would LOVE to help you throughout the school year!
Let’s start with essential products to help you with classroom management throughout your school year!
Line Up Shape Train
Prepare to transition your students from one activity to another quickly and confidently! This product does just that! Print this shape train out, laminate it, tape it to the floor, and cover it with contact paper! Let the organization begin with passing out individual shape tickets to each student. They match their ticket to the shape on the floor and then place their feet on the exact shape. They are ready to stay in line and move through the hallways calmly and quietly!
Classroom Schedule Cards
These classroom schedule cards have saved me time and time again. They are conveniently posted next to my circle time area, and I have one student go through the daily schedule each morning. It alleviates missing moms, helps with anxiety about what is to come, and makes our day flow without meltdowns and panic attacks. What is not to like?
Circle Time Schedule Cards
These have been a game-changer when it comes to classroom management! After each activity, I grab the picture, say “ALL DONE,” and then keep moving!
Center Signs with EDITABLE names
Use these signs to help students determine how many can be in each center. They are also helpful for administrative evaluations because they explain why “play” is essential for our students.
Transition Signs- Ideas
Use these pages to help provide visual cues for your students as they transition from activity to activity.
One-Step Direction Visual Cards
These cards are simple, visual, and complete! I tried to envision every small step my students made throughout the school day. They are also perfect for your nonverbal students.
Sticker Charts- FREEBIE
I am excited for you to see these products and would LOVE any feedback about them. Just use this email: marykay@busylittlehandsblog.com. Let me know your thoughts. What do you love about some of these products? Do you have any ideas for your own classroom? What could be tweaked to make it easier, more functional, and more engaging?
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