1. Tips and tricks for classroom management
Rosie Harriott and Liz Van Oyen

2. Rosie’s art and writing:
Art gallary/products on RedBubble:
Amazon small paperback (search ‘Fletcher’s Precious Heart’ or copy this link:
Blurb (hardcover special edition):

3. Devotional blog for teachers: www.heartsoulteach.com

4. Pair and Share – Class management stories
What has worked for you and what hasn’t?
Don’t be afraid to share… we can all learn from our (and your) mistakes!

5. Tips from a relief teacher

6. Look for clues

7. Research Check with the grade partner
Small things can make a big difference

8. Set the tone Praise early Who am I? Classroom teacher
Changes to routine
My expectations

9. Be confident! Use what you know Use what you have Ask for help
Appreciate the class

10. Pair and Share
With regards to classroom management, what do you believe are the main considerations for relief teachers as opposed to classroom teachers?

11. Brain Break – I Get Loose – Koo Koo Kanga Roo:
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12. Tips from a class teacher

13. Christ who strengthens
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things
through
Christ who strengthens
me.

14. Getting their attention!

15. Tools of the trade Instruments e.g. bell Clapping patterns
‘Simon Says’ style (copy the actions)
Raise hand and wait
Brain breaks!
5 L’s
Call and response

16. Classroom rules and culture

17. Class rules Example: Follow directions quickly
Raise your hand to speak
Be a caring friend
Always do your best work
Listen when someone is speaking
You could develop your own with students at the start of year.

18. Reward systems Various approaches
pick what works for you and aligns with your whole school approach, eg. ‘The reward is in the task’ is more common in parent controlled schools.
Sticker charts for Kindy – Year 2
Peg system with gems (Stage 2)
Class dojo (online system which can be linked to parent for immediate communication)

19. Reward Systems
Bright Sparks - tokens given out in playground and classroom
Be a safe, Christ-like Learner
Various focus areas
Teachers try to catch students demonstrating positive behaviours
Reward day – Flame Day

20. Other strategies Responsibility monkey Class mascot/spy teacher
Quiet critters
Traffic lights for noise levels or iPad app equivalent, e.g. ‘Quiet Classroom’
Set seating (lines, desks, floor, Assembly, etc).
Kindness vase
Pinterest is a valuable toolbox!

21. Individual behaviour management

22. Class management plan
Your plan should state the expectations of your classroom and explain the procedure when students do not follow the classroom rules. e.g. one verbal warning (name down one spot), the thinking chair, then parent contact.
Your plan should be approved by your supervisor and placed in front of program and/or given to casuals when required.
Be consistent! Every student (usually)* requires the same boundaries in order to feel safe and secure in the classroom environment.
* While we will still, at times, manage behaviours case by case, there needs to be consistent consequences for poor choices – especially if it concerns a student who normally does the right thing.

23. Any questions?

24. Proverbs 22:6 Point your kids in the right direction –
when they’re old they won’t be lost.