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Classroom management
By Debbie

Hi ST,
This is so tricky, because they know you're not their permanent teacher, which shouldn't matter. It's happened to nearly everyone during ST. Rather than rewards and punishments, try discussing what your expectations
for them are and what theirs are for you and for one another. Also talk about what their primary responsibility is in school-learning. Remind them that time is precious, and ask them to come up with solutions for disrespecting it. Usually they'll be harder on themselves than you would...try to come up with natural / logical consequences...perhaps taking recess or time after school

equal to the amount wasted during class-this could be multiplied by the number of learners who didn't get a chance to learn while the problem was going on. Watch carefully, you may find it's actually one child who's getting things going, and if that's the case, work it out privately by discussing it alone, perhaps that child wants attention...you will need to find a few moments to connect and set a positive tone for the day.
We have a class meeting daily to discuss celebrations of learning/behavior, and decide goals for the following day. Best of luck. ;-D