Day Brightener:
Submitted by: Julie Freyberg

Tell a joke every day.....or assign the kids to tell a joke, one for each week. This could be our day brightener. Bonus points if it has to do with the lesson!



Some Ideas For Maintaining Discipline:
 
a) Dress to teach. A more formal appearance can have a positive affect on your class.
 
b) Have firm rules and boundaries from the first day of class. (ie: raising hands, not interrupting, paying attention, bathroom breaks...)
 
c) Have progressive punishments and stick to them. (ie: warning, change seats, sit outside with the assistant for five minutes, get Ed or Diane...)