Classroom Management Magic
What is one key reason for establishing classroom routines early?
Consistency helps students know expectations and reduces misbehavior.
What is a calm-down corner used for?
A safe space for self-regulation and reflection.
What does “scaffolding” mean in instruction?
Providing temporary support to help a student reach a goal.
Why is confidentiality important?
To protect student privacy and trust.
What should a TA do if there’s a fire drill?
Follow procedures and ensure all students exit safely.
This strategy involves moving closer to a student to redirect behavior without calling attention.
What is proximity control?
What does PBIS stand for?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Give an example of differentiation.
Adjusting assignments, materials, or grouping based on student needs.
What’s one effective way to give feedback to the lead teacher?
Be respectful, specific, and focused on student needs.
What is the first step if a student is injured?
Notify the teacher and follow school protocol.
Name one visual support that helps students stay on task.
What is a visual schedule or task list?
What’s an example of a natural consequence?
If a student spills, they help clean it up.
What’s one way TAs can support small group instruction?
Take notes, prompt students, or reinforce the teacher’s lesson.
What’s one sign of strong teamwork between teacher and TA? → Clear roles, mutual respect, and regular communication.
Clear roles, mutual respect, and regular communication.
What’s one way to prevent hallway incidents?
Maintain visibility and supervision.
What’s one benefit of a positive behavior system? Encourages good behavior through motivation and reinforcement.
Encourages good behavior through motivation and reinforcement.
What’s the “3:1” rule?
Give 3 positive interactions for every correction.
What’s an effective way to check student understanding without giving the answer?
Ask guiding questions or use “think-aloud” prompts.
How should disagreements between staff be handled?
What’s an example of proactive communication with parents? → Sharing positives before problems arise.
Privately, professionally, and with a focus on solutions.
In a lockdown drill, what’s the TA’s main responsibility?
Keep students calm, quiet, and follow safety procedures exactly.
When transitions are chaotic, what’s one proactive strategy to smooth them?
Give clear signals, countdowns, and pre-transition reminders.
Describe one de-escalation strategy for a student showing early signs of frustration. →
Give space, speak calmly, offer choices, or use active listening.
What is the goal of formative assessment?
To check understanding during learning, not just at the end.
What’s an example of proactive communication about a student to parents? .
→ Sharing positives before problems arise.
Why must incident reports be completed accurately?
They are legal documents for student safety.