Classroom Management Resources for Teachers

Everything you need to keep your
classroom running smoothly.

Teaching involves a lot more than giving homework and grading tests—educators need to understand classroom management too. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to the field, this collection of resources can help you create or refine your classroom management techniques. Take a look and choose some ideas to try with your own students!

General Classroom Management Tips & Ideas

Learn more about what the term “classroom management” means, and get helpful ideas and tips from other teachers and educators.

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What Is Classroom Management?

Learn all the basics.

Best Classroom Management Software

Technology to the rescue!

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Classroom Management Mistakes & How To Fix Them

Don’t panic—you’ve got this.

Classroom Management Books

Add these to your TBR list.

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How To Create a Calm-Down Corner

Create a safe space to cool off.

9 Ways To Use Newsela With Your Students

Ways To Pick Partners and Groups

Mix things up and keep it fair.

Teaching With an Autoimmune Disorder or Chronic Condition

Prepare a Sub for a Tough Class

Help them survive the day.

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Fix the First 5 Minutes of Class

Those first few minutes really matter.

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Can I Use Sarcasm in the Classroom?

To snark or not to snark?

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Free Printable Classroom Management Bundle

Everything you need, all in one place!

Classroom Management Strategies

Every educator has their own techniques and strategies for keeping their classroom running smoothly. Explore some of the most popular ideas and choose a few to try with your own students.

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Best Classroom Management Strategies

All the best ideas.

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Star Student of the Day

So much better than a classroom job chart.

Yellow Card Behavior Management

Take a cue from the soccer pitch.

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How To Use a House System

Build community with friendly competition.

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Stop Yelling in the Classroom

Save your voice. Try these tips instead.

How To Use a Whoa Board

You’ll love this fun way of rewarding good behavior.

Secret Student Strategy

Simple enough to work in any classroom.

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Movement Code Word Strategy

Students will love this one!

How I Used Beans to Transform My Students' Behavior

Bean Baby Strategy

Give them a sense of responsibility, and watch them thrive.

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Quick Fixes for Challenging Classes

Teacher-tested ways to get control back.

Classroom Management Games & Activities

Use these fun and engaging ideas to help manage student behavior and create a calming classroom that’s ready to support learning every day.

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The Big List of Brain Breaks for Kids and Teens

Fun ways to shake out the wiggles and refocus.

Free Printable Brain Break Cards

Keep these cards on hand for a quick break whenever you need it.

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Kindergarten Brain Breaks

Ideas for the littlest learners.

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1st Grade Brain Breaks

Try these with your firsties.

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2nd Grade Brain Breaks

Activities they’ll love!

Cooperative games for kids include building with blocks like the children shown here.

3rd Grade Brain Breaks

Relax for a few minutes!

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4th Grade Brain Breaks

Stretch, dance, and breathe.

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5th Grade Brain Breaks

Sometimes we all need a break.

How To Use Exit Tickets in the Classroom

Smart ways to use this simple and effective teaching tool.

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Free Printable Exit Ticket Templates

Print these and start using exit tickets with your class today.

Examples of classroom games including Penny Pitch and Proof!

Favorite Classroom Games

Build community and engagement.

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Bucket Filler Activities

Have you filled a bucket today?

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How To Play Silent Ball

One of the best brain breaks.

Fast Finisher Activities

Worthwhile ideas for kids who work fast.

Classroom Management by Grade Level

From kindergarten through high school, we’ve got ideas to help you create a classroom management plan that works in any situation.

Kindergarten Classroom Management Ideas

Set strong expectations from the very start.

1st Grade Classroom Management Ideas

Support firsties as they learn and grow.

2nd Grade Classroom Management Ideas

Keep things running smoothly with your 2nd graders.

3rd Grade Classroom Management Ideas

Routines, procedures, and tips you need.

4th Grade Classroom Management Ideas

Tricks for managing a 4th grade classroom.

5th Grade Classroom Management Ideas

Smart ideas for upper elementary.

Middle School Classroom Management Ideas

Top advice for classrooms full of tweens and young teens.

50 Tips and Tricks for High School Classroom Management

High School Classroom Management Ideas

The help you need to support high school teens, from freshmen to seniors.

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100 Attention-Getters for Every Classroom

Restore order and make sure all eyes are on you with these fun and easy call-and-response chants!

Rules, Procedures & Expectations

Establishing clear rules with routines that reinforce them daily takes skill and know-how. These tips are here to guide you along the way.

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Free Printable Classroom Rules Posters

Simple rules for every classroom.

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How To Set Classroom Expectations

These are the expectations you need.

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Teacher-Tested Ways To Create Good Classroom Rules

Create, explain, and enforce your rules.

Classroom Routines & Procedures

Trust us, your classroom needs these.

Hand Signals for the Classroom

Cut down on chatter by using hand signals instead.

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Classroom Routines & Procedures Checklist

An easy way to keep track of them all.

Morning Meeting Activities

Start the day off right.

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Morning Meeting Slides

Free interactive slides.

Classroom Welcome Songs

Kick things off with a song!

Free Printable Classroom Greeting Sign

Kids can pick their greeting.

Attendance Questions for Any Classroom

A fun way to combine admin with community.

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Try Attendance Brackets With Your Class!

Students really get into this one.

Good Morning Quotes To Start the Day Off Right

Welcome students with inspiring words.

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Strategies To Make Lining Up Easier

It really can be simple.

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Dismissal Tips To Calm the Chaos

End the free-for-all!

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Free Printable Voice Levels Signs

Use them with or without tap lights.

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How To Manage Cell Phones in the Classroom

Remove the distractions.

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Teaching School Bathroom Etiquette

Don’t assume kids always know what to do.

Why You Need a Classroom Doorbell

Have you tried this yet?

Whole Body Listening Posters

Free printables for the classroom.

Behavior Management

Every teacher faces behavior problems, which is why all educators need to give some thought to a behavior management plan. This information can help you develop strategies to keep your classroom a calm, safe place for everyone.

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What Is a Functional Behavior Assessment?

The ABCs of FBAs.

Free Behavior Reflection Sheets

Print these for your classroom.

What Is a Behavior Intervention Plan?

After the FBA comes the BIP.

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Zones of Regulation Activities

A great tool to help students find their calm.

What Is Restorative Justice?

And how does it work in schools?

Free Printable Classroom Coupons

Easy rewards to use with kids.

What Is (and Isn’t) Bullying?

It goes way beyond being mean.

Decibel Meter Wall Hanging Sound Level Meter 11 inch Large LED Display Noise Temperature Humidity Meter with Alarm Icons Indicator Wide Applications for Classroom

Classroom Noise Monitor Apps

Make their noise level visual!

Online Timers for the Classroom

Clever and cute.

102 Rewards and Incentives for Kids That Really Work

100+ Incentives for Classrooms

Inexpensive (or free!) options.

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Creative Ways To Encourage Good Behavior

Without candy or prizes.

How To Stop Students From Blurting Out

When they just can’t wait to talk.

Rewards for Virtual Classrooms

How to recognize good behavior online.

100 Helpful Coping Strategies for Kids

Give them ways to deal with their emotions.

Student Engagement & Motivation

A big part of managing a classroom involves reaching and engaging each and every student. These activities, tips, and free printables are here to help!