by bmelsby | May 21, 2024 | classroom management
Best Behavioral Management Tips for New Teachers by Brad Melsby – May 27, 2024 “Don’t be too hard on yourself.” “If the kids made it easy,” he said, “what would be the fun in that?” This was a memorable bit of classroom management advice an administrator gave me...
by bmelsby | May 21, 2024 | classroom management
Why Strong Classroom Management Is Compassionate Classroom Management by Brad Melsby – May 23, 2024 It may sound counterintuitive, but holding students accountable is one way to show that we care about them. I didn’t become a teacher to enforce rules. You...
by bmelsby | Jan 3, 2024 | classroom management
What Are Trauma-Informed Practices? Six Basics for New Teachers by Amanda Melsby — January 5, 2024 The numbers are staggering: Approximately two-thirds of children have experienced at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. Of that number, 1 in 7 children...
by bmelsby | Jan 2, 2024 | classroom management
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Three Takeaways for New Teachers by Brad Melsby — January 5, 2024 What is diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging? Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives (commonly referred to as DEI) seek to...
by bmelsby | Nov 30, 2023 | classroom management
Mid-Year Classroom Management: Hope, Reassurance, and (Possibly) a Few Solutions by Brad Melsby – updated January 20, 2026 For many new teachers, establishing a positive classroom environment at the beginning of the year feels manageable. The real challenge often...
by bmelsby | Oct 30, 2023 | classroom management
How to Promote Positive and Productive Student Interaction by Brad Melsby — November 1, 2023 Increasingly useful in school as well as professional life, the ability to work well in groups greatly benefits young people. Student interaction while learning...
