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Classroom Management Hack: Maybe Box

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Do you have students who constantly bring toys to school that end up being a big distraction? This week’s classroom management hack will help!

If a student brings a toy to school, or maybe they're playing with something that's distracting them from their work, you give them one warning to put it away.

However, if they continue to play with it, it goes in your “maybe box”.

The student might get that item back at the end of the day, or they might not. It just depends on their behavior. You may need to keep an item for a full week if the student's behavior doesn't improve, but it's a natural consequence to lose access to it. Then they’ll think twice about bringing a favorite toy to school again!

What I love about the maybe box is it really gives you some flexibility in terms of when the student gets the toy back. It also gives you a little bit of leverage in terms of requiring that students earn it back again.

This box does not have to be anything special. You could just use a shoe box with the word maybe on it. Maybe you add some glitter if you’re anything like me!

Before you go, don’t forget to sign up for my FREE masterclass on What They Don’t Teach You in College. You'll walk away from the masterclass with a step by step plan for how to prepare for the school year, as well as a one hour PD certificate just for showing up live and staying until the end! Plus, I have some other surprise goodies for you as well. You can sign up for the masterclass here.

I've realized, as I've started recording these hacks for you each week, that I can make it even easier for you to implement many of these ideas if you have access to simple, downloadable templates for many of the hacks.

So when you check out my Dr. Lori's Dollar Store, you're going to see that I'm creating very simple templates for you to grab and go with for only a dollar each. Then you can implement these hacks quickly and easily inside your classroom (as soon as tomorrow!).

I would love to know what you think about these classroom management hack mini episodes. It would mean so much to me if you would take a screenshot of this episode and tag me on Instagram @beginningteachertalk because I’d love to know – have you tried this hack in your classroom? How did it work for you?

Finally, if you need help with streamlining your classroom management right away, you also might want to check out my Chaos to Confidence Classroom Management System because classroom management isn’t just about tips and tricks or the latest trend. Instead, it’s about learning from someone who’s been where you are and figured it out.

I tested all my methods on MYSELF in my own classroom first over 10 years – because I’m not about to recommend ANYTHING that I haven’t personally seen work with kids firsthand.

It's never too late to make the changes you need to in order to get your classroom running the way that you want it to, and I'll show you how inside Chaos to Confidence and give you the resources you’ll need to make it happen.

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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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