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Consider implementing a classroom rewards system for students. A class rewards system can motivate students to participate in their own learning.

Mary Dean
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Why is consistency important in behavior management? Consistency in the classroom creates a safe, positive environment for students to grow.

Jenny Fulton
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How Does Classroom Management Affect Learning? Without effective classroom management, it can be difficult to keep students engaged and on task.

Jovana Simic
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Everything You Need to Know about Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom

Learn strategies for positive reinforcement in the classroom. Focus on rewarding your students for what they do well.

Emily Hamm
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Try these 5 alternatives to homework. Alternative homework ides can help teachers out while keeping students learning.

Amanda Clark
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Explore 7 creative classroom management ideas that will encourage your students to model positive behaviors in no time.

Amanda Clark
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What is Reactive Classroom Management? Reactive classroom management helps teachers to guide their students into better patterns of behavior.

Marie Swan
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Why Using Food as a Reward in Schools Should be Avoided for PBIS Hero

Explore 5 reasons why using food as a reward in schools should be avoided for PBIS.

Timothy Mugabi
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WF1802900 Shaped 2023 Blog Post Why is Classroom Management Important

Read why classroom management is important in ensuring a successful school year and find classroom management strategies to use in your classroom.

Teresa Meredith
Teacher

WF1465051 Shaped 2021 Blog Post Classroom Reward Ideas

Explore 11 ideas for cheap or free classroom rewards and incentives. No matter what your budget looks like, get your students motivated to participate!

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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Use our curated list of classroom management articles and resources to help you organize and manage your classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Read more for tips on how to help students cope with tragic or disturbing news—particularly news that involves something so personal to them, safety at school.

How to Promote Kindness in Our Kids

Former teacher and current HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander offers educators some tips on how to create a kindness movement in their classrooms and communities.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

Classroom management strategies for elementary HERO

Get your new school year off to a great start by implementing these classroom management strategies for elementary teachers.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

Highschool classroom management hero

These high school classroom management strategies will create an environment where students feel respected, nurtured, and safe to express themselves.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

High School Classroom Managerment

Learn how to establish High School classroom procedures, norms, and rules and how doing so will help build a positive classroom culture.

Mark Townsend
Shaped Contributor

WF1561562 Shaped 2022 Blog Post Effective Classroom Management Strategies for new teachers

What makes an effective first year teacher? Developing a successful classroom management strategy is an important first step on your teacher journey.

Samuel Gonzalez
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Classroom jobs for elementary students hero

Discover why classroom jobs for elementary students are a win-win for teachers and students.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor