10 Easy Classroom Management Hacks | That Teacher Life Ep 47

"If you can hear my voice, clap once. If you can hear my voice, clap twice." is a good way to interrupt a noisy classroom. Kids notice that other kids are doing something, and they don't want to be the only ones not doing it. A nice way to get their attention.

Another Nurse Hack that I find really works with my kids is letting them know if they don't feel well or if their leg hurts or arm hurts then they probably shouldn't be playing at recess. That normally fixes the problem.

LOVE the "in trouble or out of trouble" for tattles, so stealing that! Great way to teach the difference! Thanks!

I've been teaching for many years. The children today are way different. I really found this helpful.

First hack...3:12

I love these! thank you for sharing :) one I use when my class has lots of things on the floor is... 'Class there is one magic item on the floor. The first to find it gets a prize!' the children then pick up EVERYTHING from the floor and hold it. When enough time has passed I tell them what it is and then the children put the items in their hand away. Works like a charm 👏

The mystery student idea is great! Such a fun way for kids to focus on their behavior.

love your "mystery student idea." It seems practical at any level.

Camara in the room...I know a kindergarten teacher who tells her class to wave at the Internet thingy she has on her wall near the ceiling while she secretly texts the security lady and tells her who's doing what by name. Security lady then calls on the phone and gets put on speaker to say hello and tell certain kids what she saw. The kids get a kick out of this. :0

A few years ago after Christmas when stocking stuffers were 1/2 priced, I bought a small sound machine from Walgreens for $5 (I think). It has 16 noises, from applause to boos and funny sounds. Getting to choose a noise is a great reward that is sooo popular with my kids.

You are clearly a teacher when you said "oh your hair hurts? Get a wet paper towel" man can I relate in my class lol. We have a frozen sponge as an icepack and it magically "cures" everything or sitting down for a rest lol Works almost every time. Mystery walker or mystery student is exactly what we need in my classroom right now.

Smelly spots is such a GREAT idea! I have used NOISE before as a substitute, but I like how you use the NO. I will keep these in my teacher tool box for sure. Thanks for sharing!

1 minute sand timer is so smart. I've been teaching for 14 years and this is the first time that I've heard of this one. Love it 😍

Hand Signals are super helpful!!! My school utilizes the same hand signals for all teachers even to get students attention. It is very beneficial when all the staff use the same signals, when students are with other teachers or at lunch.

You are so clever! This is my 37th year and I can't wait to try your tricks!! :-)

Great tips! As a just starting new teacher this is so helpful as one of my biggest struggles right now is classroom management and behavior. Thank you!

My gosh.. after going from website to website, video to video… THIS is what I needed. I am a new teacher and was beginning to find the “tried and true” classroom management tips were not doing what I need them to. Thank you so much for these specific examples and unique ideas. I will be trying every single one.

I love these hacks. I've been teaching for more than a few decades and it is wonderful to get new ideas. For tattling, I have a tattle box with special notecards to write down your tattle AND a compliment about the child you are tattling about. This keeps me informed on the nitty-gritty and also weeds out the important things to share- if the children have to write it, sometimes it isn't worth the effort and the kids let it go. Also, it helps focus on the positive as well as the negative. Thank you for all your great ideas!

I think it speaks volumes how much love kids want/need, that so many clever ideas for classroom management involve kids just wanting to feel special by their teachers and peers. :) Thanks for the hacks!

jumps in the car to the dollar store for an ice pack and minute timer