Just the thought of walking into your chaotic classroom can trigger feelings of anxiety.
Students out of their seats. Everyone is talking as you are trying to give directions. More than half of the class are off task and doing anything other than what they are supposed to be doing, while the other half of class finds it impossible to focus because of the madness that surrounds them. Students unprepared, unfocused, and acting as if your class just does not matter. This is not a rare sight in most schooIs and for good reason.
Classroom Management is THE HARDEST thing to master as a teacher.
Think about what your classes could be like and how much more your students would learn if they came into class, sat down, paid attention, didn’t talk over you or their peers, completed the assignments, didn’t get up without asking, stopped the side chatter, and didn’t ask a thousand questions that you already answered…
Classroom management has a larger impact on your students' success and engagement than almost any other aspect of your teaching. When you walk into a well managed class you can feel it. Just as when you walk into a class without strong leadership you can see and feel the chaos and dysfunction.
What if I told you there are simple strategies that can stop you from losing control of your classroom and begin leading your students with confidence! With easy to implement techniques that can shift student relationships that enable poor student behavior and cause kids to not follow the rules because “I thought we were friends?” Instead I’ll show you how you can build strong student relationships while increasing student accountability and maintaining healthy boundaries.
I’ll walk you through my step-by-step process to create lessons that are so captivating and memorable that your students won’t want to be late or miss your class. Lessons that simultaneously hold your students to the high standards that you and your school expect.
What if there was a way to quickly turn your most embarrassing mistakes and mishaps (You know the ones that made you lose your temper or cry in front of your class and feel like quitting education for good) from losses into lessons? Or a way to easily implement systems into your daily classroom activities that would give you back your time, energy, and sanity?
After almost two decades as a classroom teacher I can tell you this one thing for sure…
GREAT teachers are not born… they are MADE.
How do I know? Because I've been there. After years of trial and error, teaching hard to reach and difficult to motivate students I was able to create a classroom that I looked forward to walking into each day. A classroom that valued respect, kindness, and hard work. A space that made learning both wildly fun and challenging. An environment that supports learning differences while giving students space to make mistakes as they learn. Ultimately, it looked and felt like the classroom I'd always dreamed of.
I want to share with you the simple and practical steps of how you can create the classroom you and your students deserve.
The Classroom Management Series will focus on four essentials:
CM 101: Building Relationships, CM 102: Creating Captivating Lessons, CM 103 Policies, Procedures, and Systems, and lastly CM 104: Common Mistakes & Pitfalls.
Each session will be an immersive training where I will equip you with clear, simple, proven strategies and techniques that I have successfully used in my almost 20 years in the classroom to create a structured, safe, and thriving learning environment. I will guide you on how to lead your classes with respect, boundaries, and accountability so you can continually be the teacher your students NEED you to be.
Knowing how to build positive student relationships is the key to any successful classroom. It can also fill teachers with unnecessary anxiety and dread. Especially when you are rightfully concerned about the importance of strong boundaries and what a healthy relationship looks like. I can tell you from experience that strong relationships help minimize classroom management issues and create a positive classroom culture. In this session, you will learn how to create meaningful connections with parents/guardians and how to quickly build strong relationships with students while simultaneously uncovering their learning styles so they can have the most successful year possible in your classroom.
WHAT THE SESSION COVERS:
How to create and maintain healthy boundaries with students.
How to create meaningful and productive relationships with students and their parents/guardians.
Protecting yourself from compassion fatigue.
The two simple changes I made that helped me 10x the number of students I connected with.
How to get to know your students faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Navigating the pitfalls and problems many teachers face when building relationships.
Do you dream of a classroom where students are not just eager to learn but are excited to walk through the door? This session delves into the art of creating captivating lessons and experiences that make students WANT to be in your class. This session is not just about teaching; it’s about transforming your classroom into a magical space where learning becomes an adventure.
WHAT THE SESSION COVERS:
Creating and sustaining student engagement.
Creating relevant and meaningful lessons that will make your students WANT to come to class.
Planning and implementing simple interactive classroom environments and activities that will take your lessons from ordinary to extraordinary.
Students often misbehave because there are so many rules, policies, and procedures in school AND because those same rules, policies, and procedures are not actually enforced. I will take you through the rhythms that help our class to get more done in less time with less distractions and with more efficiency.
WHAT THE SESSION COVERS:
Creating rhythms that empower students, take items off your to-do, automate daily tasks, and help your class to run more smoothly while still having fun.
Developing on-the-spot classroom management techniques that will give you immediate solutions for immediate impact.
How to adapt your strategies to your unique classroom environment.
Being a teacher means learning to learn from your mistakes. From small errors that lead you to losing your cool to bigger missteps that cause you to lose control of your class. In my years as a classroom teacher, I have made more mistakes than I care to admit. In this session, I will teach you the strategies to turn your biggest blunders into your best successes.
WHAT THE SESSION COVERS:
How to avoid power struggles with students.
Starting class like a boss.
Techniques for working with talkative and unruly classes.
4 - 60 Minute Trainings
CM101
CM102
CM103
CM104
Guided Notes in 4 Fillable Digital Workbooks, one for each training.
4 - 60 Minute Trainings
CM101
CM102
CM103
CM104
Guided Notes in 4 Fillable Digital Workbooks, one for each training.
Digital Resources CM101:
1. Student Success Matrix (Mapping out the road to success for every student.)
2. Parent-teacher Beginning of the Year Email Template
3. Who Am I? Worksheet (Get to Know You Worksheet)
4. Life Odyssey Project (Template, Video Instructions, Student Template) My #1 resource for building student relationships.
5. Friday Student Review and Reflection (Keep parents, students, and teachers in the loop with this simple and student directed weekly activity.)
6. 50 Student Journal Entry Prompts
Digital Resources CM102:
1. Creating Captivating Lessons Activity (10 questions and a host of examples to help you take your lesson to the next level)
2. Hooking Kids In By Building Suspense: Idea Generator
3. Student Feedback Form (Post lesson student review)
4. Content to Student Connection resource (Showing you exactly how I connect what my students are interested in to what we are learning and how you can too!)
Digital Resources CM103:
1. Reynolds’ Top 10 Answers to Eternal Questions(A list of the top student asked questions and how I answer them.)
2. Policies & Procedures At-A-Glance Reference Guide (A list of our classroom’s most impactful policies and procedures and how I implement them.)
3. Common Classroom Management Issues (A list of the most common classroom management issues and exactly how I address them.)
Digital Resources CM104:
1. Mistakes & Mishaps Podcast Episode (Over 14 minutes of bonus content)
2. Curated RRWR Video Library Card (With over 700 videos on my YouTube channel it can be hard to find what you need. I’ve created a curated list to help you find what you need faster and easier.)
3. Administration email template (How I get what I want and what my students need. (supplies, class trip approval, green light for visitors, etc.)
4. Email notes (Do’s and don'ts when emailing administration)
5. “Start With the End In Mind” resource activity (My road map for creating impactful lessons that maximize student success.)
In case you're wondering...
I promise, this program works if you will.
