Behavior
Knowledge-Building for Teachers Series
The resources I’ve shared here cover a range of behavioral topics, including simple routines, classroom management, whole school behavior plans, and executive functions. Most new teachers are not prepared to teach and manage behaviors in their classrooms, and they are often left to figure it out on their own, leading to frustration and discouragement. It can feel overwhelming to tackle behavior management, but small changes in routines, such as implementing silent entry into the classroom, can make a big impact right away. Behaviors also seem to escalate the last few weeks of school, so these resources can be a helpful refresher or give new ideas to finish the year strong.
Podcasts
Episode 5: Start the Way You Mean to Finish with Mark Dowley, Rebecca Birch and Dr. Nathaniel Swain on Chalk Dust
This simple routine to start the day calmly can make a huge difference that sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Shaping Behavior with Tom Bennett and Doug Lemov on Sweat the Technique
This is a great interview with Tom Bennett sharing his knowledge and passion about behavior management.
The Connection Between Executive Functioning and Student Behavior with Mitch Weathers and Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck on The Language of Behavior
The executive functions guru, Mitch, shares how impactful knowledge about executive functions can have on creating systems to support students. The Language of Behavior podcast also has many other great interviews covering a range of topics on behavior.
Mitch Weathers and Sarah Oberle: Executive Functions in K-3 with Tim Cavey on Teachers On Fire
Mitch and Sarah share highlights from their new book linked below. An interesting part of this conversation was Sarah clarifying misconceptions between behaviors and executive function.
Behaviour Management Archives - Learning with Mr. Lee This is a link to a collection of podcasts on behavior management recorded by Brendan Lee.
Articles
This article from the Teach Like a Champion blog touches on four parts of the ‘What To Do’ strategies found in the Teach Like a Champion book.
Everything’s fine - by Tom Bennett - Running the Room
This is a much-needed post on how important it is for leaders to develop and implement clear structures for managing behavior, especially to support new teachers.
Handbooks
Foundational classroom management resources handbook | Australian Education Research Organisation
This is an excellent resource from AERO on behavior management structures with clear and practical applications.
Planning for classroom management | Australian Education Research Organisation
This is a helpful checklist from AERO to implement behavior management structures in your classroom.
The Classroom Management Handbook: A practical blueprint for engagement and behaviour in your classroom and beyond by Dr. Mark Dowley and Oliver Lovell
I love the scripted “if this, then this” style of how to implement and handle behavior in the classroom. This is a great go-to resource for any teacher to have on their bookshelf.
Webinars
Executive Functions Webinar - Organized Binder with Mitch Weathers
A free webinar for teachers on May 20! I’m excited for this webinar with Mitch Weathers and to learn more about the importance of executive functions.
Leading a Whole School Approach to Classroom Management with Cate Whiting
Cate goes over the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) Whole School Classroom management resources linked in the Articles section above. AERO also has a huge bank of classroom videos, articles, handbooks and more on behavioral management here.
Books
Running the Room: The Teacher’s Guide to Behaviour by Tom Bennett
The Gold Standard on behavior management and creating safe, calm classrooms and schools for successful learning.
Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start by Mitch Weathers and Sarah Oberle
I’m excited for this new book by Sarah and Mitch on executive functions for early elementary students. It has been an enlightening read about and something that has really opened my eyes to its implications for student success.
Executive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3-12: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments by Mitch Weathers
The original book on executive functions for upper elementary and secondary on what teachers and schools can do to support it through the MTSS model.
How Teaching Happens by Paul Kirschner, Carl Hendrick, and Jim Heal
Section 5 “In the Classroom” has several chapters on studies about classroom management that are useful and valuable for any teacher.
Thank you for this list of resources!!