Classroom Management

1. Attention Signal
• Signal
• Student Response
Brainstorm a list of attention signals you
could pass on to the teachers you coach.

2. Beginning Routines
When students are entering class:
• Have a task prepared for students to
work on as they sit down.
• Do your “housekeeping”.
• Keep tasks short (3-5 minutes).
• When students have finished, review
the activity.

3. Ending Routines
Ending Routine
• Organize and clean-up
• Exit activity

4. Dismissal
• Bell is a signal for you
• You excuse the class
• General Rule
• Dismiss primary students by rows or
groups
• Dismiss older students by class

5. Adding Music
• Adding music in the classroom can:
• Increase student engagement
• Increase energy levels
• Help with timing and transitions

6. Repeated Behaviors
• Tie music to repeated behaviors
• Clean – up – “Clean Up Anthem” Greg Percy
• Line – up – “Down the Line” Buddy Holly
• Dismissal – “Who Let the Dogs Out” Doug Walker
“Happy Trails to You” Riders in the Sky
“Closing Time” Semisonic
“Celebration” Kool & The Gang

7. Quiet Music
• Quiet music helps students learn.
• Music good for learning:
• Easy listening jazz
• Classical
• Music with words in another language