
126: The only classroom "rule" you need for classroom management in Math Class
About this episode
Have you been thinking about how to establish clear expectations and a strong foundation for classroom management this school year? I’m not a big fan of rules… and this rule is the best rule.
On today's episode, I'm telling you about the only rule you need and how to use it.
We're chatting about:
- The one classroom rule that changed the game for me
- Setting clear boundaries while preserving students' dignity in rule making
- How this rule is equitable, responsive, and provides ownership to students
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Love and Logic
- How to Create a Love and Logic Classroom blog post
- Episode 75: Proactive Classroom management tips in 4 steps
- 8 Ways to Build Math Classroom Community
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