This week we were very lucky to have Brittany Johnson a K-12 french teacher teach us about classroom management techniques.
I love how she talked about routine and how this really helps younger kids. I think for any age group routine and expectations are a very important part of classroom management. She discussed how her students know what to do when they come in in the morning and after lunch because she has established this routine. It can bring down stress levels of students, allow for less unnecessary explanation and have students know what is expected of them.
I also loved her point about classroom decoration. She talked about how her classroom walls are empty when students come in and she has the students work fill the walls. She explained how must kids will not care unless they contributed to it which I thought was really cool.
Overall, I think everyone will find their own unique ways of teaching and routine but as a new teacher I love to learn new ways to help students learning and growth.