Many teachers find their job a rewarding career, but we all know that there are always a handful of students who will make your job a little more challenging. The key is knowing how to reduce classroom stress and here are 10 things that you can do…….

1. Add laughter to your classroom. It gives your pupils a sense of togetherness but beware of having the laughter get out of control and bring back to your pupils into focus quickly.

2. Provide effective discipline measures. You may have rules for behavior in your classroom and learn what discipline strategies work for students because not every rule or discipline work for different students.

3. Build self – esteem in your students. Try some activities that help build a child’s self esteem such as leadership roles in classroom, talking to them to show interest in their work habits, etc.

4. Add creative movement to your classroom. When your class is about to get out of control, come out with an exercise that will help them come out of their seats for a moment or two.

5. Keep paperwork organized. Have pupils write the number that corresponds to their number in your grade book in the top right corner on their papers. This will save a lot of time in keeping your paperwork organized.

6. Post a Top – 10 List. Simply post the top 10 students in your class based on their periodic performance in your class.

7. Displaying Names. Reward students who are well behaved to set an example to other students to follow by displaying a child’s name on the bulletin board. Change the name everyday.

8. Use hand signals. This is a popular method among teachers to communicate with students without interrupting the class.

9. Incorporate “Do Now” Activities. This is where you write a quick assignment on the board about a past lesson or whatever you want. Give students five minutes to complete assignment. It will help you asses your students’ knowledge and incentive to get the work done                                                                        

 10. Make an attitude adjustment. Keep a positive attitude and realize that you cannot control everything that happens in your classroom but you can react to situations proactively. Students will eventually follow your lead when they are in your room.

 

 

 

 

By: Zenaida C. Rubiano | Teacher II | Capitangan Elementary School