🧘‍♂️ Calm + Assertive: The Secret to Classroom Calm

Have you tried tips from videos, but they don’t work with your class? You might be missing the “it” factor—your presence. The good news: you can learn it!

🌟 What Is “It”?

• Calm = steady voice, steady body. (Not boring.)

• Assertive = clear expectations. (Not mean.)

🛠️ How to Use It

• 🎯 Set the standard: “When I say, ‘Eyes up here, please,’ I expect silence and attention.”

• 🗣️ Short scripts: “Up here, please.” “Thank you.”

• 🧍 Body language: Stand tall, face the class, pause.

• ⏱️ Wait 5–10 seconds: Let the room adjust before you speak again.

• 🔁 Be consistent: Same rule, every time.

• ✅ Give choices, not threats: “Phone to me, or office—your choice.”

🧩 My Quick Routine

1. Signal: “Everybody up here, please.”

2. Count to 10 quietly.

3. If talking continues, apply your system (e.g., a point to “Teacher” in Teacher vs. Students).

4. Acknowledge success: “Nice reset—thank you.”

💡 Why It Works

• Students feel safe with routines.

• You stay in control without yelling.

• The class learns your clear, steady expectations.

🔑 Remember: Calm + Assertive is a skill, not a talent. Practice it daily, and your classroom will grow more focused and respectful—one routine at a time. 🙌

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