Classroom Management

A Guide for New Teachers

P. 2

Before the First Day of School

To Do List List of rules Rewards? Consequences? Special Incentive System

Starting the Day

Transitioning into the classroom First Task Attendance and Lunch Count Motivating Punctuality and

Attendance Morning Business

During the Day

Daily Schedule Classroom Helpers Distribution of Materials Turning in Work Walking in line Assemblies Library Sending Students out of the room Bathroom policy Fire drill/ Earthquake drill/ lock-down alert

procedures and Preparation

At the end of the Day

Closing Activities Homework Preparation/Motivation Distribution of Papers Before

Dismissal Dismissal

Communicating with Parents

Your Beginning-of-the-year Letter to Parents

Procedures for Parent/Teacher Conference

Motivating Parents to meet with you List of 10 Topics to Discuss at the

Parent/Teacher Conference Five Parent Involvement Strategies

Substitutes

List of Documents for your Sub Folder

Preparing Students for a Substitute Teacher

Paraprofessionals

Steps to Orient Paraprofessionals to Room, Students and Teaching Methods

Instructions about Responsibility, Discipline, Professional Behavior and Legal Requirements.

Classroom Arrangement

Wall and Floor Space Bulletin Boards, Student Desks/tables, Small group Area,

Computer Workstation, Teacher’s Desks and Equipment, Small Group Area, Bookcases, Traffic patterns & Classroom library

Storage Space and Supplies Teacher’s supplies, classroom Supplies, Student

Belongings, Seasonal or Infrequently Used Items

Accommodating Special Students and English Language Learners

Individual Student Acknowledgement Into English! Individualizing for Quick Learners Grouping Portfolios

Tips to Survive Teaching

Signals for Students Recording Work Handling Grading Disputes Making up work for Absentees Smooth Transitions Portfolios Getting Students Interested Smile

Good Luck!

Keep your sense of humor!