Positive Reinforcement: Along with positive language, there should also be positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is a tool that used to encourage good behavior and motivate students. When positive reinforcement is effectively utilized students are provided with specific feedback. Positive reinforcement includes verbal or non-verbal cues and with it, students are empowered with feedback. Building relationships with your students, will also allow you to know what type of positive reinforcement the student prefers as well. 

Clear and Concise Expectations: When establishing expectations, it is important that the words are communicated in student friendly language. An example of a clear expectation would be your expectation of how you expect your students to enter and exit the classroom. It would be helpful to explain your instructions of how to display these expected behaviors. After providing instructions, model the behavior, and then allow the students to practice. Students will have heard the expectations, seen the expectations performed, and now have practiced it.

Call and Response: A call and response is a strategy that is used in many K-12 classrooms. Teachers typically motions or verbalizes a signal using hand gestures, signs, or verbal phrases, and students response. Some examples of call and responses are: "If you hear my voice, clap," and "give me five." In response, students should respond with their attention. Students know that they must stop, and listen further to the Instructions. The more mature students become, call and responses can still be used, but teachers can utilize more creative strategies. 

Daily structured routines: Students love having a routine. An effective way of time management is incorporating routine into the already daily schedule. Make sure visual cues are included so that students (and other educators) are able to hear the routines but also see them as well. It will aid students understand the flow and expectations of the day. 

Transitions: Along with the daily structured routines, it is important to have transitions. Examples of transitions Include using timers at the end of lessons, a bell to signal students for times to change subjects, or playing music as a signal for students to prepare for the next portion of the routine.

Visual Aids for Time: It is vital that along with specified routines and expectations, that there are visual graphics and/or aids for students and for you to be able to follow. It is suggested that you post your classroom schedules somewhere visible in your room so that students can be aware of what's next. 

Structured Periods of time: For almost all schools, the day is structured in an organized manner, allowing time for each subject. However, it is the up to the autonomy of the teacher as to how that time is managed. By allotting specific times throughout the day, you are reminding students of the anticipated actions of the day, and they are less likely to be distracted.