Classroom Management Idea --
Change the Order of Things
A great classroom management idea is to change the order in which you do things.
In Japan, we use the word "genki". It's a misleading term because it's generally translated as "energetic" or "healthy", which isn't exactly the meaning that we'd like to convey. However, it is a much kinder word, and so I will use it.
If you're faced with a particularly "genki" class, they you're probably looking for classroom management ideas to help out. Something that I've found great success with is simply changing the order in which I do things.
First, you can try turning their attention to a quiet activity that takes a lot of concentration. Crafts are perfect for this type of situation. Once they've calmed down a bit, you'll be able to continue with the lesson that you've planned.
If that doesn't work, try starting out your class with a very active game that gets them running around. This will ptu them in the mindset that what they are doing is fun. And hopefully it will tire them out a bit.
So change things
Love,
Rowdy. Boisterous. Hyperactive. Mischievious. Obnoxious. Rude. Wild. Behind closed doors, we teachers have many words to describe our students, and they are not always kind.
Bored Kids
Kids can become bored easily. If they start to get too comfortable with the structure of your lesson plan, then they may start acting out during lesson time. If you change the order in which you do things (for example, start with vocabulary instead of short conversations), then the kids will start to pay attention because they are not sure what is going to come next.
"Genki" Kids
Sometimes, you'll have a class that's just naturally "genki". They have so much energy inside them that when they come to school, they just start running around and won't listen to anyone. Your normal lesson structure may not work with these kids. There are two approaches that I have found successful with these types of students. Try both and see what works for you:
Managing a class of "genki" kids can be a challenge, but hopefully this classroom management idea will help you out.
Shannon Sensei