📋 My #1 Classroom Management Tool

If I could only choose one strategy for classroom management, it would be this: my clipboard and seating chart. This simple tool is my secret weapon.

👀 Accountability Matters
Students behave better when they know someone is keeping track. With my seating chart, I can record participation, behavior, and even restroom breaks. When students see me mark the chart, they know their actions count.

🪑 Smart Seating = Fewer Problems
A good seating chart can prevent issues before they even start. For example:

• A sleepy student sits near my desk. 😴

• A student who needs glasses sits in front. 👓

• Two students who distract each other? I separate them. 🙅

✍️ Participation Points
Every time a student raises their hand, I mark it down. These marks turn into extra credit. It motivates students to join in—and they love seeing the chart!

🚪 Restroom & Behavior Tracking
Without a system, restroom passes can be abused. My chart helps me spot patterns, like a student leaving class the same time every day. I also note other behaviors—phones, gum, or disruptions—so I have evidence during conversations.

⭐ Why It Works
My clipboard keeps me organized, holds students accountable, and shows patterns I might otherwise miss. Honestly, it saved my teaching career when I almost quit my first year. Now, I couldn’t imagine teaching without it!

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