1. OH NO! Spring Feva’! Brought to you by the Classroom Management PLC:
Mr. Langone, Dr. Carey, Mr. Cachafeiro, Ms. Caffee, Mr. Frazier, & Ms. Long

2. Be Enthusiastic!
Stand at the door and greet each and every student with a smile to show you are excited about the class and the new students
Be positive about their performance when appropriate…students feed off of praise
Energy is key…if you’re too tired chances are they are too.
Adapt your teaching to fit the needs of your students…if they are too talkative-consider providing 5 minutes of “social time” midway through the class.
Use your training on Multiple Intelligences to reach all student’s abilities

3. Spring Fever Survival Guide
Responds using appropriate words
Expresses ideas at appropriate times
Speaks in a nice tone of voice
Politely uses clear, indoor volume
Exhibits good body language
Complies with teacher requests
Timely compliance with requests (1min)

4. Setting the Tone
Establish consistent and appropriate rules: Try using an acronym like RESPECT.
Set clear and well established expectations. If they know what they are expected to do, they will do it. Don’t expect them to know.
Be firm but pleasant on the first day (hard to balance!). Show them you are the one in charge, and that the rules start on DAY 1.
Have something for students to do as soon as they walk in, so that they are occupied while you gather yourself (focus question)
Establish responsibilities for students; let them know what they need to do BEFORE you begin any activities
Have plans for bathroom breaks, late homework, missing work, etc.
Before lecture, or any important information is given to students be sure that you call them to attention first.
Use aromatherapy or soft music during down time to calm the mood

5. Lesson Plan
Be prepared, organized, and ready. Students need structure and consistency no matter what your style of teaching is. Make sure there is enough to do on a daily basis. Give 5 min homework time.
Have agenda on board for students to follow
Consider having a visual calendar for students to follow
Have lesson plans a week in advance, but be flexible. Keep a calendar of days you won’t be teaching (i.e. annual day)
Consider showing a relevant video with worksheets to calm them and keep them focused, or other multimedia resources
Groups usually work best when chosen by the teacher.
Prepare an alternative assignment for students who are out of control
Active Learning
-Dignity, Energy, Self-Management, Community, Awareness

6. Dealing with… Distracted Students Move around the room
Proactive rather than reactive
Student-centered lessons
Disrespecful Students
No power struggle
Don’t take it personally
Play on their side, not against them
Approach is everything
I don’t have my homework
Options & Alternatives
Meaningful work
Positive reinforcement
Students that don’t participate
Mistakes are okay
Enthusiasm
I don’t care!
Means: I don’t understand but am embarrassed
Real-Life application
Motivating Students
Choices
Group/pair work (STRUCTURED)
Critical thinking questions
Music, video, radio,(unitedstreaming.com, teachertube.com) Use Technology!