This time of year can be a challenge when it comes to handling classroom behavior. Rules that were once set in stone seem to be tested on a regular basis. Routines that were once seamless seem to be strained. You may feel like you’ve lost control of your entire class. Well, teacher friend, it’s time to take back that control, and you don’t have to be a drill sergeant to do so. In this episode, I discuss 3 common problem areas my class struggled with and the unique and fun ways I addressed them. I explain how I used friendly competitions, challenges, and games to improve transitions, work at a reasonable voice level, and follow simple directions the first time they are given. I also share a teaching tip for adding fractions with like or unlike denominators in the Teaching Tip of the Week. Episodes Mentioned: Episode 28: Why You Shouldn’t Handle Student Behavior Alone and What To Do Instead Episode 23: 6 Things NOT To Do Before, During, and After Your Observation Resources Mentioned: Behavior Assessment Test Prep Kit To view the show notes with the full transcript, head to https://krejcicreations.com/episode29. P.S. Has this podcast been helpful for you? If so, screenshot an episode, add it to IG, and tag me @krejci_creations. This helps spread the word to other teachers!