The Classroom Management Secret: And 45 Other Keys to a Well-Behaved Class

by Michael Linsin

Storytelling is a powerful medium. Teachers who use it to their advantage—to communicate profound truths, fire imagination and wonder, awaken indifferent students, and more—are infinitely more effective.

The lesson is this: In our classroom, the expectation is that we do things the right way. We listen attentively. We follow directions. We pursue excellence in everything we do because excellence transfers from the simple and commonplace to more important things like scholarship, kindness, and respect.

classroom management plan is a contract you make with your students that promises you will protect their right to learn and enjoy school without interference.

1. Listen and follow directions. 2. Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat. 3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. 4. Respect your classmates and your teacher. Consequences: 1st time a rule is broken: Warning 2nd time a rule is broken: Time-Out 3rd time a rule is broken: Letter Home

Create a simple check-off form letter to send home to parents when students reach the third and final consequence. Keep it short and to the point. Refrain from giving your opinion or adding an angry note at the bottom. Just give the facts.