Classroom Management

Top Clicks for New Teachers

To help you get your classroom organized and ready for learning, we have selected classroom management links in three areas: general Classroom Management and its two components of Student Behavior and Learning Environment.

Classroom Management
These resources cover all aspects of classroom management. They include articles, a resource guide, a list of Web sites, and a multimedia lesson.

Management Tips for New Teachers     
Bringing order to the classroom.
(NEA)     

Creating an Atmosphere for Learning   
Using three components of classroom management.
(ASCD)     

Classroom Management Resources
A list of Web sites; articles, quizzes, tips; books, videos, and CD-ROMs.
(NEA)       

Student Behavior
These ideas for improving student behavior include quick tips and long-term approaches. The sources include a book, an opinion piece, and ten Web sites.

10 Approaches to Better Discipline   
Helping students manage their own behavior.
 (NEA) 

Behavior Control 
Practical tips from educators. (Works4Me ) 
(NEA) 

Behavior and Discipline  
Practical tips from educators.
(Teachnet.com)

Classroom Jobs  
Quick tips for showing students what is expected of them.
(A to Z Teacher Stuff Network)

Books on Discipline
Books on innovative discipline, classroom management, and more.
(NEA Professional Library)

Ten Web Sites for Exploring Conflict Resolution
Ideas to help kids learn to solve problems without using violence.
(Education World)

Are You a Bully?
An opinion piece about teachers bullying.
(Education World)

Learning Environment
These quick tips from teachers will help you keep your classroom organized and running smoothly. Ideas range from charting students' participation in class to labeling textbooks to deadening the sound of desks moving across the floor.

Charting Class Participation and Snail Mail Pen Pals
Practical tips from educators. ( Works4Me )
(NEA) 

Tidy Desks, Tennis Legs, and More
Practical tips from educators. (Works4Me)
(NEA) 

Magnetic Schedules, Math Trophies, and Study Buddies
Practical tips from educators. (Works4Me)
(NEA) 

Spray It Clean, Bathroom Duckies, and Plane Geometry
Practical tips from educators. (Works4Me)
(NEA) 

Textbook Labeling and Make-Up Work Tips
Practical tips from educators. (Works4Me)
(NEA) 

Dispensing Cleaner, a Hint of Highlights, and More!
Practical tips from educators. (Works4Me)
(NEA) 

Assignment E-mail, Tangled Strings, and Writing Programs
Practical tips from educators. (Works4Me)
(NEA)