Behavior Management Resources

From behavioral observation to conflict resolution, the printables and articles below will help you manage classroom discipline. Read veteran teacher's tips and advice on establishing rules and incorporating effective behavior techniques in your classroom. You'll find advice for handling disruptive behavior and environmental interventions for minimizing its effect on other students. Our forms and charts are excellent tools for documenting and tracking your students' behavior.

Behavior Management Tips & Advice Behavior Management -- Proactive Measures A list of proactive measures that can be taken to keep order in your classroom. Behavior Management Tips for the Classroom Enjoy a collection of terrific tips and advice from experienced educators on behavior management. We hope that every teacher who spends his or her days making a difference in the life of a child will appreciate these choice bits of wisdom. Are Teachers the Culprit Behind Poor Behavior? If you're having behavioral problems in your classroom, find out if your own actions could be creating an environment that encourages students to misbehave. Characteristics of Effective Behavior Managers Characteristics of teachers who are effective behavior managers. Classroom Management Strategies Get instant ideas on how to manage your toughest behavior challenges. Guidelines for Behavioral Observations These guidelines will be helpful in performing a thorough behavioral observation. Working with Emotionally and Behaviorally Challenged Students Effective techniques to use while working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Top Signs of Trouble for Kids in Grades K-5 This helpful printable lists the top signs of trouble for kids in grades K-5. Classroom Discipline Discipline Must Be Logical: Teaching Advice In this excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, Rafe Esquith discusses discipline and how punishments should fit the crime. Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline There are certain steps you can take to ensure that your students are disciplined and behave in an appropriate manner. Find those tips here. Students' Contributions to the Rules Brainstorm classroom rules with your students at the first of the year so your students know what is expected of them and feel responsible for following the rules. Discipline Strategies in the Music Classroom Distribute an article that gives discipline strategies and tips to use in the music classroom. Setting Limits The general guidelines for setting limits with all ages of children are listed here. States with Corporal Punishment in School Corporal punishment is legal in 22 states. Would you support its use at your child's school? Behavior Techniques Behavioral Contracting: A Technique for Handling Disruptive Behavior This disruptive behavior technique involves using behavior contracts to prevent poor behavior. Bully-Proof Your Classroom Find suggestions on how to make your classroom a peaceful, non-threatening environment. Catch Them Being Good: A Technique for Handling Disruptive Behavior This behavior technique includes ways to focus on the good behavior a child displays. How to Manage Disruptive Behavior in Inclusive Classrooms Managing disruptive behavior is examined in detail. Tough Love: How to Work with a Disruptive Student You're a teacher challenged with a difficult student. You've tried being nice and not so nice, going back and forth between these extremes. Now may be the time to try "tough love," an approach that works. Establishing Trust The key to effective behavior management is establishing trust. This article details the key points to facilitating a trustworthy environment. Convey Acceptance This handy list of techniques will help you build trust and establish a positive environment in your classroom. Controlling Aggressive Behavior These references describe how behavior and classroom management are interrelated. Included are strategies for success. Variation of the Good Behavior Game This disruptive behavior technique focuses on helping control students who thrive on acting out to gain peer attention.

Positive Student Behavior Positive Classroom Behavior Read ideas and find resources on establishing and maintaining acceptable behavior in your students. Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior An extensive list of verbs and phrases that will help you to prepare positive, descriptive statements about a student's behavior. Putting a Positive Spin on Peer Pressure Peer pressure has the potential to be a powerfully positive force. By leading students through self-awareness activities, you can create a group of peers who value individualism, practice it in their own lives, and encourage it in others. Awards, Certificates, and Notes for the Classroom Reward your students with an award, a note, or a certificate for outstanding work or performance or caring. Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Lessons Find a variety of conflict-resolution lessons from Educators for Social Responsibility. You'll learn how to create a peaceable classroom, prevent bullying, and more. Five Styles of Handling Children's Conflicts A chart describing different ways to handle conflict in the classroom plus their uses and limitations. Responding to Conflict Amongst Young Children Here are some suggested ways for teachers to handle conflict in their classrooms. Identify the Resolution This handout is for use in the There Are Many Ways to Resolve Conflicts lesson plan. More Conflict Resolution Resources Classroom Organization Room Arrangement Arrangement of class space is crucial when dealing with disruptive students and important to consider for all students. Environmental Interventions Adapting the environment to the learner is a key to managing disruptive behavior. This list details some basic environmental interventions. More Classroom Organization Resources Behavior Forms & Charts Behavior Analysis Log Analyze behavior incidents with this form. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Blank Behavior Contract After completing this behavior contract with a teacher, students are bound to following it. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Charting and Reinforcing Behaviors Two handy charts are given to track student behavior as well as a list of possible positive reinforcers. Incident Report Use this report for quick documentation when a behavior incident occurs in your classroom. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Student Fight Sheet Evaluate the perspective of each student involved in a fight. More Behavior Management Forms Additional Resources Elementary Classroom Survival Tips These survival tips will help teachers of grades K-4 successfully manage their classroom. Check out the curriculum planning tips to find advice for elementary art, math, reading, science, and more! Getting to Know Your Students Get to know new students through icebreakers, name games, and first-day celebrations. Our activities and advice will help teachers develop classroom community and establish positive relationships. Advice from Veteran Teachers New teachers will find valuable advice from experienced teachers on parent-teacher communication, lesson planning, and more. Use these resources to help manage your classroom and plan your curriculum. Personalizing the Secondary Classroom Find ideas and activities for personalizing your secondary classroom. These articles, printables, and guides will aid teachers in making their classroom safe and inviting for grades 9-12. New Teacher Resources Discover everything a beginning teacher will need for a successful school year, from tips for your first day, to classroom-management advice, to printables and lesson plans that will support your curriculum all year long. Back to School Teacher Resources Return to school this fall prepared to conquer any questions you or your students might have about the school year. Our resources range from teaching students the school's layout to assessment tips.

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