Procedures in the Classroom

     Teachers need to have procedures set in place in order to help the class run smoothly.  As I've been observing I've noticed several things that have helped the classroom run smoothly.  From day one Mrs. N has let her students know what she expects from them. 
     For example, when students move from one center to another she expects them to do so quietly.  When the students move quietly she praises them.  When they don't, she asks them to go back and try it again.  This helps immensely with the noise level and with students getting to where they need to be quickly and efficiently. 
     Mrs. N also tells them to give her "Five".  They are to have their eyes on her, be ready and be quiet.  She puts her back to the room and gives them a chance to get ready.  They never know when she will turn around but they know to be ready when she does!  Each student has a chart on their desk and can earn stamps for good behavior.  When the chart is filled up the students can get a prize from the treasure chest.  This helps greatly with classroom management and getting the students ready to learn.