Classroom Management Strategies and Tools

Jackie from Pocket of Preschool shares her favorite classroom management tips, focusing on the green and red choices system. She emphasizes the importance of a structured environment, visual supports, and consistent routines. Jackie also discusses problem-solving strategies and the impact of COVID-19 on children's social skills. She provides practical advice on lesson planning, cleanup routines, and adapting to students' needs.

What is the primary purpose of the green and red choices system?

• To replace academic teaching

• To reward students with stickers

• To provide a universal support for teaching expected behaviors

• To label students as good or bad

How can the classroom environment affect student behavior?

• It has no impact on behavior

• It can only increase negative behaviors

• It can either increase or decrease student behaviors

• It only affects academic performance

What is one strategy Jackie suggests for managing classroom materials?

• Keep all materials hidden

• Use only digital resources

• Overfill shelves with toys

• Limit the number of items on shelves

Why is it important to adjust expectations for students post-COVID?

• Students have developed stronger social skills

• Students have had fewer social interactions

• Students are more independent

• Students have more academic knowledge

What is a key benefit of using visual supports in the classroom?

• They are a substitute for verbal instructions

• They help students become more independent

• They make the classroom look colorful

• They are only useful for art activities

Why are visual schedules important in a classroom setting?

• They are a requirement by the school.

• They are used to decorate the classroom.

• They help students anticipate what comes next.

• They make the classroom look colorful.

Which of the following is a problem-solving strategy mentioned in the video?

• Ignoring the problem

• Complaining to the teacher

• Asking for help

• Running away

What tool is suggested to help children practice waiting?

• A stopwatch

• A sand timer

• A digital clock

• A calendar

What is one method suggested to make cleanup time more engaging?

• Using a fun, fast-tempo song

• Ignoring the mess

• Allowing students to leave early

• Offering candy as a reward

Why is it important to prepare lessons and activities that match students' levels?

• To fill up the class time

• To impress the school administration

• To make the teacher's job easier

• To ensure students are neither bored nor frustrated