Classroom Mgmt & Engmt

Experienced educators share short videos with effective classroom management and engagement strategies.

Building Rapport at the Door with Ashlee Lidyoff

Build Rapport at the Door

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, Elementary School, High School, Math/Science, Middle School, Physical Education, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By

Ashlee Lidyoff, an academic coach, shares the impactful strategy of “Building Rapport at the Door.” Greeting students by name as they enter your classroom fosters a positive and supportive learning environment. This technique, suitable for all grade levels, particularly benefits middle and high school students. It sets a tone of positivity, helps you connect with students, and allows for emotional check-ins, enhancing the overall classroom experience.

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Learn how to use the "Reading Like an Actor", a reading and thinking strategy used in the theater that can be valuable in the English Language Arts classroom. Judy Garey is a Professor Emerita, Author at Ventura College College District in Ventura, California.

Think-Pair-Share

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, Elementary School, High School, Math/Science, Middle School, Physical Education, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By

Unleash the potential of “Think-Pair-Share” with Jan Ferrer, a seasoned teacher and consultant. This dynamic routine amps up class discussions, promoting active engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking. Jan’s approach adapts to any grade level, subject, or class size, making it a versatile tool for both traditional and virtual classrooms. Elevate your teaching game with this proven technique!

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Four Corners

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, High School, Math/Science, Middle School, Physical Education, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By

Discover the “Four Corners” activity with teacher leader Jennifer Schafran. This versatile classroom technique encourages active engagement and builds trust and community. It can be a quick five-minute exercise or an extended lesson based on debatable statements. Watch your students discuss, listen, and even change their minds while making learning interactive and enjoyable.

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Did You Know That…?

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes / By

Robin Walker, an educator from the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, shares the “Did You Know That..?” activity, a powerful tool for connecting with students from second grade to high school. In this simple exercise, students write freely in small notebooks, sharing thoughts, concerns, or experiences. The teacher responds, fostering open communication and building trust. It’s about giving students a voice and nurturing meaningful connections in the classroom.

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Managing Classroom Noise Levels

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, Elementary School, Math/Science, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By

Maria Montes Clemens, an elementary school Spanish teacher at Prospect Sierra, shares three classroom management strategies to help you create an orderly learning environment: the “Voice-O-Meter”, the “Give Me Five”, and the “Classroom Bell”.

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Name Games

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, Elementary School, High School, Math/Science, Middle School, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By

Maria Montes Clemens shares three name learning games to help you create relationship with students and improve classroom management. In this video, you will learn about the “Name and Personal Attribute Cards”, “How to Syllable Out Your Name With an Action Game”, and the “Circle Name Memory Game” strategies.

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Stand and Talk

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, Elementary School, High School, Math/Science, Middle School, Physical Education, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By

Sumita Jaggar, teacher leader with the Monterey Bay Area Math Project, tells us how to use the “Stand and Talk” activity to engage students in conversations about math concepts or ideas that provide them with enough base understanding to tackle a problem.

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