TESS: Domain 2

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport (2a)

36 Back-to-School Jokes for Kids (because You Really Need a Laugh)

25 Sweet and Funny School Jokes for Kids

6 Questions to Tackle in Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

20 Relationship Building Activities for Kids

Fostering a Positive Student Relationship with a Problem Student (article)

Video example A

Video example B

Relationships: the Tool That was Never Taught

Why I Meet My Students at the Door

Icebreakers for Building Community in the Classroom

Establishing a Culture for Learning (2b)

10 Ways to Help Your High Achieving Students Find Their Passion (article)

Tips to Get a Low-Interest Reader Fully Engaged

Managing Classroom Procedures (2c)

Attention Signal (K-6)

Attention Signal (Secondary)

Attention Signal (Theatre)

The 5 Second Solution for a Talkative Class

Classroom Management: Procedures and Routines

Managing Student Behavior (2d)

Positive Reinforcement (K-6)

Positive Reinforcement (K-12)

Positive Reinforcement (HS)

Reinforcing Behavior Transitions AFTER RECESS (video)

Behavior - Call-Outs (video)

Self-Monitoring: Equipping Students to Manage Their Own Behavior in the Classroom (article)

How To: Teach Students to Change Behaviors Through Self-Monitoring

Distract the Distractor (video)

Are Teachers the Culprits Behind Poor Behavior (article)

They Won't Stop Talking

They Won't Stop Talking #2

Continued Misbehavior (K-12)

Talkative Class (K-12)

5 Tips to Create a Mindfulness Corner in Your Classroom (article)

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT VIDEOS

School - Day 1 (K-12)

School - Day 1 (HS)

Keeping Your Composure

Top 10 Tips (K-12)

The First 8 Minutes (HS)

Student Engagement (K-12)

Preventing Disengagement (K-12)

Student Self-Assessment (K-12)

Using Notebooks for Classroom Management, part 1

Using Notebooks for Classroom Management, part 2

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Health Benefits of Having a Routine (article)

What is a Digital Footprint?

Teaching with Grace, Learning with Dignity

Teacher Checklists and other Forms

My Classroom Behavior Management Plan (arbss.org)

Self-Monitoring Fidelity Checklist

Classroom Behavior Management: Self-Assessment