The last few years have taught the importance of adaptability and flexibility—two particularly useful skills in the classroom. With disruptions happening often, it’s not a surprise that educators are looking for classroom management resources to help organize and manage their classrooms.
According to the National Council on Teacher Quality, 49 percent of teaching programs train in effective classroom management, drastically improving by 26 percent since 2013. There's still work to be done and both new teachers and veterans need more support than ever following the interruption of the pandemic.
Finding free, reliable resources can be a challenge so we’ve curated a list of effective classroom management articles for teachers from our most popular blogs—filled with the latest insights on classroom management strategies—just for you. From setting expectations to creating an inclusive classroom, there are plenty of topics on Shaped to develop your approach to classroom management as you head back to school this year.
Classroom Management Resources
Read why classroom management is important in ensuring a successful school year and find classroom management strategies to use in your classroom.
Get your new school year off to a great start by implementing these classroom management strategies for elementary teachers.
Create a healthy and happy learning environment with middle school classroom management strategies that are rooted in brain science.
These high school classroom management strategies will create an environment where students feel respected, nurtured, and safe to express themselves.
What makes an effective first year teacher? Developing a successful classroom management strategy is an important first step on your teacher journey.
These classroom rituals and routines will ensure your school year is successful.
Find tips on setting classroom expectations for students. Use these classroom management strategies to ensure that each day runs smoothly.
How do you foster a sense of safety and belonging so students can focus their energy on learning? These strategies for building community in the classroom will help.
Learn how to establish High School classroom procedures, norms, and rules and how doing so will help build a positive classroom culture.
Discover why classroom jobs for elementary students are a win-win for teachers and students.
Explore 11 ideas for cheap or free classroom rewards and incentives. No matter what your budget looks like, get your students motivated to participate!
Get strategies for maximizing instructional time in the classroom to meet your teaching goals and each student’s needs.
When teaching is happening in an online classroom, classroom management looks very different. Need tips to make your online classroom a success? Try these 10 virtual classroom management strategies.
Looking for ideas for virtual rewards for students in the online classroom? Try these incentives to ensure students have fun in the online classroom. These ideas offer ways to reward individual students or entire classes.
Advice from Teachers in America
When customs broker Stacy Salter took on teaching elementary as a second career, she had to learn the ins and outs of classroom management to build student relationships.
On Teachers in America, Brittany Mamphey—a teacher in Cincinnati—talks about classroom management, teacher retention, and student empowerment.
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This blog, originally published in 2022, has been updated for 2023.
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