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...and we kick off right where we left off yesterday with more great tips for first time teachers.

If you missed it yesterday, we touched on our first few tips on how to react in classroom situations with a positive attitude if you are a brand new teacher. Read more here.

We asked our readers to give feedback on Part 1 and tell us if they have implemented these tips in their own classrooms and how it worked out. Here is one of our reader's response:

" I totally agree that being a first time teacher can be stressful. A lot of firsts happening simultaneously. Tried your methods especially the rewards chart. Its very motivating to the students."

Let's have a peek at what Part 2 can teach us about behavioural management of children in your classroom.

- Structure - 

Try and make a structure chart to form a certain routine during class time. Children tend to respond quite well to a set routine on a daily or weekly basis.
This also assists with the discipline factor. The child will get use to the structure and will know that should they deviate from it, there will be consequences.  Also remember to inform the children, in advance, if there may be a change in the routine. Let them become comfortable with the idea of slight change instead of just changing it.

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- Volume control - 

This could be somewhat challenging, especially if the children do not catch on to what you are trying to do. When the class gets loud and noisy, speak softly when asking a question or giving an instruction. This could turn into a game, where the children have to be really quiet in order to figure out what you are saying. The first few times you might struggle with this, but it works really well once you get a handle on it.

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- "Chill out time" - 

As we all know, children can get frustrated from time to time. They may need some time to calm down or "chill out" as I call it. Try and make a quiet corner in your classroom with a fun book, some clay or blocks. Anything that could assist in calming down an upset or hyper child. It could at times only be one child that can disrupt the entire classroom rhythm. Should you have a rewards system in your class then this could work hand in hand with that. 

Before punishing the child straight of the bat, tell them to move to the "chill corner" or "chill zone" to cool off and regain focus. Don't leave them there alone for too long as this might be confused for free time in class. You can maybe have them write out 10 sentences of what not to do in class before letting them play with the books, clay or blocks for 2 minutes.  

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