Classroom Management Mastery Series Part One: How to Lay the Foundation for Your Classroom Management Plan in 4 Clear Steps

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Show Notes:

Are you worried about classroom management when you take on your own classroom in the Fall? If that’s you, this 4 part mini series is perfect for thinking through how you are going to plan and implement your classroom management strategies. 

In this series, I am sharing how to manage the tiny humans in your classroom, set your classroom management foundation, and how to troubleshoot things that come up throughout the year. We are kicking off this mini series by diving into setting the foundation in 4 clear steps.

There are many things that go into great classroom management but creating crystal clear routines and expectations is one of the most important pieces. Students need to know what is expected of them in any given situation and we cannot expect them to read our minds to figure out what our expectations of them are. Clearly defining our expectations and routines in the classroom is not only beneficial to us, but it’s beneficial for our students as well.

However, just telling our students what our expectations and routines are is not enough. Students need to be taught and shown what the expectations are and what they look like for every single thing they do throughout the day. 

Don’t make the same mistake I did in thinking that students will just know how you want them to enter the classroom or what the expectation is for asking to use the restroom. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to get clarity around what routines and expectations you need to teach and show your students.

Another key piece to successful classroom management plans is having a combination of natural consequences and finding the positives in your students. Finding the balance between consistently delivering natural consequences and consistently finding the positives and rewarding is key to building a strong classroom community where students are motivated, feel respected, and learn in a supportive and safe environment. 

In this episode, we are diving deeper into these three pieces of classroom management and I’m sharing practical examples to help as you think through your routines and expectations for next year. Plus, I am sharing how you can earn a PD certificate just by listening to this mini series!

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Inside this week's show, you'll learn:

• How to get PD certificates for the Classroom Management Mastery Mini Series
• The 3 key pieces to my foundation of classroom management plan
• The importance of having crystal clear expectations for your students for everything they do throughout the day
• Why you need to actually teach students explicitly what your routines and expectations look like
• The importance of having both natural consequences and consistent recognition of the positives in your classroom 

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• Check out the READY for School Academy 
• Enroll in the Classroom Management Club. 
• Learn about The Academy vs The Club.
• Enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card by leaving a review for Beginning Teacher Talk on Apple Podcasts!
• Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private Facebook Group. 
• Follow Dr. Lori on Instagram.
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I hope this information is helpful as you prepare for your first, second, or third year of teaching. Until next time, remember, just because you're a beginning elementary teacher, there's no need for you to struggle like one.

💛 Lori

Dr. Lori Friesen | Beginning Teacher Mentor

Creator of the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy, Dr. Lori Friesen has mentored thousands of beginning teachers across the country through her workshops and courses. Host of the popular podcast, Beginning Teacher Talk, and creator of the innovative literacy program for 1st and 2nd grade, Dogs Help Kids Read and Succeed, Dr. Lori is dedicated to serving educators and inspiring learners. Learn more at drlorifriesen.com and at howdogshelpkids.com.

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• Episode 159. Natural Consequences: What Do You Do When Kids Don’t Listen?
• Episode 161. Natural Consequences: Part Two
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