With the joy and fun that the holidays bring, it can also create chaos and escalated behaviors in the classroom. Our last three episodes focused on classroom management systems and strategies, but sometimes you need to add a booster to help tame those negative behaviors during the holiday chaos. In today’s episode, we’re sharing 5 techniques that help with December classroom management.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/december-classroom-management

Resources:

• Christmas Brain Breaks
• Holiday Behavior Helps
• Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton
• Asleep the Snow Came Flying
• Indoor Timer Plug
• Episode 103, When to Use Rewards to Boost Your Behavior Management – And When Not To
• Episode 102, Classroom Behavior Problems: How to Plan Ahead to Handle Them Effectively
• Episode 101, 10 Easy Ways to Prevent Behavior Problems Before They Start
• Episode 95, 4 Must-Have Characteristics of Your Classroom Morning Routine
• Episode 94, A Great Day Before School Even Starts: Your Perfect Teacher Morning Routine at School
• Episode 93, Teacher Morning Routine: 10 Tips for Creating Your Perfect Plan
• Episode 35, 5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement – Our Secret Weapon for Teachers
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The last two weeks we’ve discussed classroom management and how to prevent and anticipate issues that may arise. And while we’d like to think our well thought-out plan will run perfectly, we know it doesn’t always happen that way. So what can you do when your plan isn’t enough? In today’s episode, we’re sharing how to increase the structure of your class by introducing behavior management rewards.

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https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/behavior-management-rewards

Resources:

• Crayola Super Tips Markers
• Shashibo Cubes
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Dealing with classroom behaviors is just part of the job, but that doesn’t mean we should just sit back and wait for them to happen. Instead, we want to find ways that prevent and plan for the behavior mishaps. In our three part series on classroom management, last week we shared strategies for preventing behaviors, and this week we’re sharing step two in our classroom behavior management plan. In today’s episode, we’re discussing how to plan ahead for management problems that will inevitably arise in the classroom.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-behavior-management

Resources:

• Classroom Procedures and Routines Bundle 
• “How to Create Community with Classroom Rules” Responsive Classroom Article
• CarbonKlean Eyeglass Lens Cleaner
• New Music Holiday Spotify Playlist
• Episode 75, Classroom Procedures and Expectations: How They Differ and How to Teach Them
• Episode 21, Guided Discovery
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With school in session for a while now, you might be seeing some behavior issues starting to creep up that weren’t there before. And instead of just dealing with them as they come, it’s much better to put strategies in place that prevent behavior problems from occurring in the first place. Therefore, we’re going to spend the next three weeks discussing classroom management and how to get it back on track. But in today’s episode, we’re focusing on 10 strategies for preventing classroom behavior problems.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/prevent-behavior-problems

Resources:

• Digital Classroom Seating Chart Planning Tool
• Classroom Procedures and Routines Bundle 
• OneTab
• How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
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Well, friends, we did it! The Teacher Approved podcast has finally made it to 100 episodes! This was always a dream of ours to do, so we wanted to think of a special way where we could celebrate with our loyal audience. We decided that whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or recently started listening, we wanted to compile a list of teacher podcast episodes. So we’re celebrating our 100th episode with a Teacher Approved starter kit!

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-podcast-episodes

Resources:

• Listen to the playlist featuring our top 10 favorite episodes!
• Episode 100 Giveaway
• Book Buddy App
• MicroStitch Tagging Kit
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• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

When creating lessons and activities, we’re always striving for them to be engaging and promote active participation in the classroom. However, academic engagement is just part of what makes a student engaged. They also need to be behaviorally and emotionally or mentally engaged, which means they’re active in all aspects of the classroom. So in this episode, we’re sharing ways to increase student engagement with 3 types of active participation strategies.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/active-participation-in-the-classroom

Resources:

• Jargon Journal Book Units
• Salt Lamp Nightlight
• Podcast: The Dream
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We know that classrooms vary by teacher, school, and districts, but one thing every classroom has in common is a need for attention signals. Whether your students are collaboratively working in the classroom, out at recess, or in the hallway and you need them to focus on you, attention signals are the most efficient way to do that. However, just because you give a signal, doesn’t mean it’s effective. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing five reasons why your attention signal isn’t working and how to improve it.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/attention-signals

Resources:

• Classroom Procedures & Routines Editable Slides
• @positivelypresent on Instagram
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We believe your greatest classroom management tool is something that you do in your classroom, but don’t necessarily think of it as managing your classroom, and that is your classroom seating arrangements. The way you arrange your seats, whether you have desks, tables, or something else, and where you place students makes all the difference. To help you out, in today’s episode, we’re sharing our 3 secrets for seating arrangement success.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-seating-arrangements

Resources:

• Editable Classroom Seating Chart Maker Tool
• Nameplate Sleeves
• Wonderbelly Antacids
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With holidays on the horizon, as teachers we know that one thing is about to appear in our classrooms: class parties. And although kids love party days, teachers may think differently about it. But what’s the feeling when you’re the parent planning it all? Our very own Emily is the organizer of her child’s 2nd grade Halloween party, but this time as a parent. Even with her teaching experience, there’s lots for her to think about, so we’re taking this episode to discuss all the steps for creating a fun holiday classroom party.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/2nd-grade-Halloween-party

Resources:

• Just Go With It by Madison Wright
• Zevo Indoor Flying Insect Trap
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The bell finally rings and your students are walking down the hallway excited to enter your classroom for the day. Once your students arrive, is it complete chaos or a structured routine? In order to have a successful day, it all starts with the tone you set for your students with the implementation of a classroom morning routine. With this routine being the last of your three morning routines, we’re sharing the four characteristics you need for a productive classroom morning routine.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-morning-routine

Resources:

• Procedures & Routines Planning Guide and Checklist 
• Classroom Procedures & Routines Editable Slides
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• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
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