Classroom Management – Start with the Small Stuff

Close-up of dice spelling 'TEACH' amidst stacked books on a wooden table.

Let me be honest – classroom management has never been my strong suit.  I am soft!  I admit it!  As a young teacher I loved my students and I just wanted them to “like” me. I couldn’t be “mean”.  Big mistake!  I am also soft spoken so getting students to “hear” me was difficult.  Being tough just didn’t come naturally, but slowly year after year I learned and improved.