If your math block feels more like crowd control than joyful problem solving, this episode is for you. We’re talking about how proactive math classroom management strategies can help you stop reacting to behavior and start building a smooth, focused learning environment where students thrive — especially during challenging math work.
🛠️ Simple Steps to Implement Proactive Math Classroom Management
Ready to take action? Here’s where Mona gets super practical:
Step 1: Set Up Predictable Systems
Start with your most chaotic moments (e.g., math block entry, cleanup, carpet time) and turn them into predictable routines. The clearer your instructions, the calmer your classroom.
Step 2: Master Your Transitions
Transitions don’t have to be chaotic. Mona shares specific scripts and cues to create smooth, consistent shifts that preserve your instructional time and reduce behavioral hiccups.
Step 3: Build Norms with Your Students
When students help co-create the expectations, they’re far more likely to follow them. Mona shares how to engage students in developing classroom norms — and points to previous episodes that dig even deeper.
Grab the TPT product Math Norm Posters & Plans here https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Norms-6205708
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