I LOVE this!!! Building relationships is HUGE!!! I feel my classes are always most productive when I have spent time knowing who they are and what makes them feel proud of themselves. I teach preschool & early elementary fitness and wellness classes and they know that I want to hear their stories but ONLY after they have listened to my lesson and participated in our exercises or lesson of the day. We call it Stories AFTER Stamps. They will earn a stamp at the end of each class right before our cool down & stretching time. I use this time to either let some of the students tell me a story about their week/day OR if the class has not all earned their stamps, we use this time to think about what we could do better next week and how we can help each other stay on task. This really gets my students to work as a family/team to earn their story time.
I'm so happy that I came across your channel! I'm a TA right now and I'm really considering teaching. I'm praying that God will reveal to me if this is what he wants me to be doing because I really feel like it is. I've also worked at an after school program and I had a very hard time with classroom management so this video helped a lot! I look forward to watching more of your videos. God bless
Yes ! If GOD wants you to be somewhere, it doesn't mean there won't be hurdles (ex. : with classroom management), but HIS grace will be sufficient for you ! There is light at the end of the tunnel (boy, was mine a long one 😂) !
The #1 that you mentioned is critical. I'm in my 3rd year (hopefully last year) of substitute teaching, and I tried something new. I stand at the front of a classroom door with my phone out. I tell the students that I am going to time them once I let them go inside. I stop my timer once everyone is "ready to learn." I started this about a month ago with 6th graders. This worked with all four of the 6th grade classrooms at this one particular school in RUSD (Yup, that is Riverside!). There is a competitive nature in students, so I even tried this with a 3rd grade class last Thursday and guess what... it worked with them as well. I got to a point where I can hide my timer/phone (or not do it at all. I just don't tell them), and the students still treat the circumstance as if I'm timing them.
Hello Maya, I start teaching this fall and I'm browsing through all of your older videos of teaching tips 😂 They are surprisingly helpful and I'm less nervous than I was a few days ago. Thank you!!
Thank you for the very helpful tips. I am a student studying Elementary Education and classroom management is one of my biggest fears. Your advice really helped me to get a better understanding so thank you!
I really love your approach. Firm yet kind. I often find other approaches too much either way so I’m glad to see someone with a good balance. Definitely going to implement some of this when I start teaching!
That shouldn’t be the case. You need to have an interactive class but at the same time you need to set expectations and agreements in the beginning of the year in order for that to happen.
Good teachers don't expect that. I expect quiet during instructions so that people understand what they can do to push their knowledge forward. This is something you may have engaged with in your lessons but you can do better. ; )
Great.. i am a teacher too. You are inspiring me. Thank you for sharing this video. Can't wait for your next video, hopefully it is about what a great things we can do before our students start their lesson on one a whole day.. thank you, God bless
Maya, I love your new hair💕 So refreshing!! Can't wait to implement these tips into my classroom next year👍Thanks for posting even though you are busy. So helpful😊
I love all of these because you're setting the tone for your classroom and students will know what is expected of them. I have done some of these techniques with my kids and it has worked WONDERS lol. My only question is, when you first started teaching, did you get overwhelmed if students were constantly interrupting? I'm having this issue now, especially because this particular student is starting to affect the others where they're all constantly interrupting. If there's any advice you could give me, it would be greatly appreciated 🙂
Hi Dina! YES. Especially older students...seem to interrupt a lot more often. It's a life skill they need to learn! When a student interrupts, I just stop and stare at the student hahahaha. And patiently wait...and then say "ENOUGH". After class, I'll then talk to the student about their behavior and that it's rude to interrupt someone when they're talking :)
I teach 3rd grade and these tips are really helpful! thanks for your video, I subscribed your channel! :) please keep up your teaching-related video upload!
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Thank you for this very helpful video. I wanted to ask for a piece of advice. What do I do if a student I'm tutoring doesn't do his homework? The parents don't control that, getting stickers for his work doesn't work as well etc
Hmm...he needs to see the value in doing his homework in order to be self-driven. Perhaps ask him why he doesn't want to, and that even in sports they need to practice before the games. Homework is a way to practice their skills and get better and better. Or, you could try saying for every homework assignment he does, you can play a short game together for 5 minutes or something!
am a new teacher.. who just got employed and I have never taught before... but it's a week now with the kids please I more lectures on class management
Hi Maya, I love your channel! I am teaching math in high school in California, and I would like to start my own channel about teaching. I am Korean and I am thinking it would be nice to show what teaching life is like in America to Korean people :) I am curious about policies/rules about recording at school though. Did you get permission from the school principal? students and parents? I know that I won't film students at all but I am just curious about having my camera on at school. I hope my question makes sense! Thank you!
Hi Ara! Thank you so much for watching :) My principal does know about my channel, and we talked about boundaries. I don't talk about it with my students or parents because it's more personal than business :) but I usually record before school, during my lunch, or after school! Just so my attention is focused on the kiddos!
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I recommend lots of games. Oral language, fitness, maths challenges, silent ball.. teens love games as much as the lil ones and you'll be surprised how competitive they can become especially if you have a little prize for the winner.. use the games as brain breaks or an incentive to finish work on time!
what you can do to make them sit straight when you are working on something in class on every individual, untill their turn comes,,, like show them a video??? giving them a task???
Hi Maya Lee, I am a Senior undergraduate student at Cal State Long Beach. I was hoping if you can answer some questions about classroom management? I am planning to become a K-8 teacher and would like to get feedback on classroom management, along with your experience with virtual teaching environment. Sincerely, Violet Roman
Hi.....thanks for sharing. I am a tuition teacher. My class have 5 STD 4 students, 1 STD 6, 3 STD 1, 1 STD 2 and 2 STD 3. STD 1-3 , STD 4-6 are in one class. Do you mind to share me some knowledge of classroom management for mix class?
Hi! Great question -- usually I have them stay in and finish it, or they'll finish it for homework. If it's reoccurring because they're talking, then that's on them. If they're not finishing because they're slow workers (which some are) then I'll start to modify their assignments!
What you can do is ask the class how much time they need to complete a specific assignment. Once they come to a consensus, then use a timer to show them how much time they have. This makes them accountable for completing their work. If some students do not finish, then write on their papers the amount of time given. If the same students are not completing their assignments, then you may have to modify their work. Keep those papers to let the parents know what is happening.
As an educator, I appreciate your tips. However, I find proactive teaching to be more effective than reactive. The tally marks, taking away recess/lunchtime, not talking out of turn-- "ever" is very demeaning & punitive. In your class, the Morning Meetings are not daily but as you say very important. Yet, lasts only 10-15 minutes. Social-Emotional learning is vital to creating a positive classroom climate. We must be a model for our students, teach social skills and be constantly building our relationships throughout the day. Authoritarian teaching leads to students complying out of fear. Silence does not equal learning & with limited practice for communications skills. I feel your tips in correcting student behavior have shown vary rarely will not last over time. Perhaps, including students to create rules in the classroom will help build on being good citizens inside & outside the classroom. It's important that teachers model the behavior they wish their students to emulate. * If interested: Three Guiding Principles (Brophy, 1983)
That’s idealistic thinking which doesn’t translate to the real world. How can you expect to teach when kids keep random ly blurting out things. They aren’t randomly yelling answers and critical thinking thoughts. Most interrupt with irrelevant comment and juvenile jokes. Also, they can create their own rules.. and? They will break them still. It doesn’t make a difference. Notice how more students act out today than say in the 90s and prior. Now you hear students calling the teacher the B word and we are supposedly to react like “Oh he’s having a bad day.” Back then you are suspended and then you never do it again knowing full well the consequences. Students need structure and this whole “let them be kids” mentality is causing nightmare scenarios all over the Western world. Notice how Asian students intrinsically learn and are respectful. They don’t need to be coddled and given excuses.
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What are some things you do in morning meeting ? Thank you !
Hi! We do a morning greeting, read a morning message I write that has a topic (like favorite drinks) and we play a game!
Maya Lee
What kind of games do you play
Nice question
I LOVE this!!! Building relationships is HUGE!!! I feel my classes are always most productive when I have spent time knowing who they are and what makes them feel proud of themselves. I teach preschool & early elementary fitness and wellness classes and they know that I want to hear their stories but ONLY after they have listened to my lesson and participated in our exercises or lesson of the day. We call it Stories AFTER Stamps. They will earn a stamp at the end of each class right before our cool down & stretching time. I use this time to either let some of the students tell me a story about their week/day OR if the class has not all earned their stamps, we use this time to think about what we could do better next week and how we can help each other stay on task. This really gets my students to work as a family/team to earn their story time.
I love this idea, thanks for the tip !
Omg I remember you! You were my 4th grade teacher's student teacher!!!! I miss you so much!!!!!!
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I'm so happy that I came across your channel! I'm a TA right now and I'm really considering teaching. I'm praying that God will reveal to me if this is what he wants me to be doing because I really feel like it is. I've also worked at an after school program and I had a very hard time with classroom management so this video helped a lot! I look forward to watching more of your videos.
God bless
Yes ! If GOD wants you to be somewhere, it doesn't mean there won't be hurdles (ex. : with classroom management), but HIS grace will be sufficient for you ! There is light at the end of the tunnel (boy, was mine a long one 😂) !
The #1 that you mentioned is critical. I'm in my 3rd year (hopefully last year) of substitute teaching, and I tried something new. I stand at the front of a classroom door with my phone out. I tell the students that I am going to time them once I let them go inside. I stop my timer once everyone is "ready to learn." I started this about a month ago with 6th graders. This worked with all four of the 6th grade classrooms at this one particular school in RUSD (Yup, that is Riverside!). There is a competitive nature in students, so I even tried this with a 3rd grade class last Thursday and guess what... it worked with them as well. I got to a point where I can hide my timer/phone (or not do it at all. I just don't tell them), and the students still treat the circumstance as if I'm timing them.
I completely agree!
Hello Maya, I start teaching this fall and I'm browsing through all of your older videos of teaching tips 😂 They are surprisingly helpful and I'm less nervous than I was a few days ago. Thank you!!
Love the sticky note idea!!! I’m trying that on Monday 🙏
"wow look at *blank* I live how they're listening and doing their work." I love doing that lmao esp with lower elementary
hahahaha and then you see all the others do the same thing, it's the best!
Yes!! It's great watching all the other students straighten up!!
Thank you for the very helpful tips. I am a student studying Elementary Education and classroom management is one of my biggest fears. Your advice really helped me to get a better understanding so thank you!
I really love your approach. Firm yet kind. I often find other approaches too much either way so I’m glad to see someone with a good balance. Definitely going to implement some of this when I start teaching!
I’m thinking about being a teacher and I like this but it also makes me so sad that we expect kids to sit silently 90% of the day.
True date
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That shouldn’t be the case. You need to have an interactive class but at the same time you need to set expectations and agreements in the beginning of the year in order for that to happen.
Who said they need to be silent 90% of the time?
Good teachers don't expect that. I expect quiet during instructions so that people understand what they can do to push their knowledge forward. This is something you may have engaged with in your lessons but you can do better. ; )
Maya!! I love your videos! I;m in my junior year of college, and my professor started playing this video in my classroom management class!!
Great.. i am a teacher too.
You are inspiring me.
Thank you for sharing this video. Can't wait for your next video, hopefully it is about what a great things we can do before our students start their lesson on one a whole day..
thank you,
God bless
I loved the Morning Meetings idea, thank you 😊
These are some great tips. Thanks for sharing!
Maya, I love your new hair💕 So refreshing!! Can't wait to implement these tips into my classroom next year👍Thanks for posting even though you are busy. So helpful😊
Thank you so much, Reina!! Yessss all the best, and I'm always here!
These really are awesome! As a teacher I thank you!
Great tips. I appreciate the information.
That haircut/color looks amazing on you! Great management tips💕
Thank you so much :) !!
I agree with you. This is the best video Ive come across today. Keep it up! 💕💕
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I love you. I'm studying Education now and sometimes I don't have strategies for control the classrom :( Thak you for that
PAOLA ARTICA FERRER you are very welcome !!
This is a fantastic video, thank you for sharing. Also your hair looks great! Big love from Australia 💕🇦🇺
Alexandra Gavrilidis HIIII! Thank you so much for watching! Sending love to Australia ❤️❤️❤️
I love all of these because you're setting the tone for your classroom and students will know what is expected of them. I have done some of these techniques with my kids and it has worked WONDERS lol. My only question is, when you first started teaching, did you get overwhelmed if students were constantly interrupting? I'm having this issue now, especially because this particular student is starting to affect the others where they're all constantly interrupting. If there's any advice you could give me, it would be greatly appreciated 🙂
Hi Dina! YES. Especially older students...seem to interrupt a lot more often. It's a life skill they need to learn! When a student interrupts, I just stop and stare at the student hahahaha. And patiently wait...and then say "ENOUGH". After class, I'll then talk to the student about their behavior and that it's rude to interrupt someone when they're talking :)
It all starts with having a good rapport with your kiddos too.
I like your way of explaining.
Totally Awesome
love the haircut!
Thank you Brittt :)
Thank you for sharing practical tips!!
Great video, super helpful!
I teach 3rd grade and these tips are really helpful! thanks for your video, I subscribed your channel! :) please keep up your teaching-related video upload!
Wonderful energy you have :)
Love your channel, please explain more about morning meeting
Really a big help Ms Lee. ;)
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Thank you for this very helpful video.
I wanted to ask for a piece of advice. What do I do if a student I'm tutoring doesn't do his homework?
The parents don't control that, getting stickers for his work doesn't work as well etc
Hmm...he needs to see the value in doing his homework in order to be self-driven. Perhaps ask him why he doesn't want to, and that even in sports they need to practice before the games. Homework is a way to practice their skills and get better and better. Or, you could try saying for every homework assignment he does, you can play a short game together for 5 minutes or something!
Maya Lee Thank you so much. I’ll try to implement that.
am a new teacher.. who just got employed and I have never taught before... but it's a week now with the kids
please I more lectures on class management
Hi Maya, I love your channel! I am teaching math in high school in California, and I would like to start my own channel about teaching. I am Korean and I am thinking it would be nice to show what teaching life is like in America to Korean people :) I am curious about policies/rules about recording at school though. Did you get permission from the school principal? students and parents? I know that I won't film students at all but I am just curious about having my camera on at school. I hope my question makes sense! Thank you!
Hi Ara! Thank you so much for watching :) My principal does know about my channel, and we talked about boundaries. I don't talk about it with my students or parents because it's more personal than business :) but I usually record before school, during my lunch, or after school! Just so my attention is focused on the kiddos!
any suggestions on transitions for 1st grade?
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What would you advise on how to manage teenagers?
I recommend lots of games. Oral language, fitness, maths challenges, silent ball.. teens love games as much as the lil ones and you'll be surprised how competitive they can become especially if you have a little prize for the winner.. use the games as brain breaks or an incentive to finish work on time!
Thank you. ❤️
Lovely.
what you can do to make them sit straight when you are working on something in class on every individual, untill their turn comes,,, like show them a video??? giving them a task???
i like your new hair too 👌
hehehehe
I think that classrooms in like 7&8 grade should be more discussions as it helps the general understanding
As long as there at a manageable size like 15-25 students
Hi Maya Lee, I am a Senior undergraduate student at Cal State Long Beach. I was hoping if you can answer some questions about classroom management? I am planning to become a K-8 teacher and would like to get feedback on classroom management, along with your experience with virtual teaching environment. Sincerely, Violet Roman
Love your new hair
Thank you!!
Hi.....thanks for sharing. I am a tuition teacher. My class have 5 STD 4 students, 1 STD 6, 3 STD 1, 1 STD 2 and 2 STD 3. STD 1-3 , STD 4-6 are in one class. Do you mind to share me some knowledge of classroom management for mix class?
I don't know what I'm doing here I'm not even a teacher I'm in high school.
Mr. Quackers It’s always good to have a bit of knowledge! 😅
How do you manage students who never finish their work? Do they stay in at recess to finish?
Hi! Great question -- usually I have them stay in and finish it, or they'll finish it for homework. If it's reoccurring because they're talking, then that's on them. If they're not finishing because they're slow workers (which some are) then I'll start to modify their assignments!
Maya Lee thank you!!
What you can do is ask the class how much time they need to complete a specific assignment. Once they come to a consensus, then use a timer to show them how much time they have. This makes them accountable for completing their work. If some students do not finish, then write on their papers the amount of time given. If the same students are not completing their assignments, then you may have to modify their work. Keep those papers to let the parents know what is happening.
Such an awesome video....thanks for sharing!
How should i make student sit in one place and teach them to form a line ?
You can buy sit spots - they're large Velcro dots that the kids sit on. I have my kids sit on a particular assigned spot.
I will try it thanks
Definitely my favorite hair OMLLL flawless
Have you thought of starting a podcast channel? 💕
You very beautiful teacher.
yay i commented first!!
Hi :)
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Hello!
I am from Algeria and I am working on this subject for my Master Dissertation ...hope you respond dear so that I can get a hand from you
I am a new teacher and I am panicking 😭
I am the person who says, “what do we need?” 😂😂. Sorry to my future teachers
I wanna be your student, plz
As an educator, I appreciate your tips. However, I find proactive teaching to be more effective than reactive. The tally marks, taking away recess/lunchtime, not talking out of turn-- "ever" is very demeaning & punitive. In your class, the Morning Meetings are not daily but as you say very important. Yet, lasts only 10-15 minutes. Social-Emotional learning is vital to creating a positive classroom climate. We must be a model for our students, teach social skills and be constantly building our relationships throughout the day. Authoritarian teaching leads to students complying out of fear. Silence does not equal learning & with limited practice for communications skills. I feel your tips in correcting student behavior have shown vary rarely will not last over time. Perhaps, including students to create rules in the classroom will help build on being good citizens inside & outside the classroom. It's important that teachers model the behavior they wish their students to emulate. * If interested: Three Guiding Principles (Brophy, 1983)
That’s idealistic thinking which doesn’t translate to the real world. How can you expect to teach when kids keep random ly blurting out things. They aren’t randomly yelling answers and critical thinking thoughts. Most interrupt with irrelevant comment and juvenile jokes. Also, they can create their own rules.. and? They will break them still. It doesn’t make a difference. Notice how more students act out today than say in the 90s and prior. Now you hear students calling the teacher the B word and we are supposedly to react like “Oh he’s having a bad day.” Back then you are suspended and then you never do it again knowing full well the consequences. Students need structure and this whole “let them be kids” mentality is causing nightmare scenarios all over the Western world. Notice how Asian students intrinsically learn and are respectful. They don’t need to be coddled and given excuses.
*75 Ways to Improve your teaching without really trying*
We’ve put together a list of the best ways you can improve your day to day teaching and overall mindset. Our aim is to make learning for students as easy as possible, whilst also making it as informative as possible along the way.
Read more:
www.abtutor.com/news/140/show