π― Classroom management requires energy and patience to handle young learners.
π‘ Children misbehave due to playfulness and short attention spans, as well as the need to move around.
π Teachers play the role of managers in the classroom, focusing on capturing students' attention and facilitating learning.
β° Teachers are managers of time, activities, transitions, student behavior, conflict, atmosphere, student feelings, emotions, and students' use of native language.
π Teachers should be able to manage behavior with routines and rules, manage the pace of class, manage the classroom climate, and manage the language used in class.
π One tip to improve classroom management is to use wait time of three to five seconds to manage the pace of class.
β³ Wait time is important in the classroom to give young English learners time to process their answers.
π§ Managing the classroom climate is crucial, and brain breaks can help change the mood.
π‘ Taking brain breaks can help students relax and change the mood of the class.
π Transition activities like vocabulary games and dance parties can energize students after writing or drawing for a while.
π These classroom management tips can improve student engagement and help facilitate smoother transitions between activities.
π₯ Creating an English-speaking environment in the classroom is important for teaching young learners.
βΈοΈ Engaging students in fun activities like freeze games or singing songs helps them practice English while taking breaks from the lesson.
π£οΈ Using the native language sparingly for difficult expressions or instructions is recommended to ensure comprehension and effective use of English in the classroom.
π©βπ« Using fun tools like a magic stone to encourage students to speak in English.
π£οΈ Passing the magic stone around and having students share their favorite foods in English.
π Suggesting teachers find their own classroom management activities.
βοΈ As a teacher, you have the role of managing your classroom environment.