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“I am very sorry. It is going to happen again”: In The First Year, page 4.2; Maintain your commitment to classroom organization and management all the way through the end of the year.; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

All about life: A primary curriculum based around life and environmental science draws on children's natural curiosity to teach reading, math, and more.; Format: article; By Myra Erexson.

Animation: Vicarious reinforcement: This animated video demonstrates the use of vicarious reinforcement as a classroom behavior management technique. In vicarious reinforcement, a teacher reinforces a student's positive behavior while ignoring the negative behavior of a student seated nearby....; Format: video/animation

Arranging for independence: Erin Espinoza's kindergarten classroom encourages children to learn on their own. A classroom profile.; Format: article; By Sydney Brown.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Balancing order and learning in classroom discussions: In The First Year, page 3.6; Different learning objectives require different rules for student participation. Make your expectations for each day's class clear to students — and to yourself!; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Basic strategies for assigning homework: Suggestions for establishing homework assignments and policies.; By Kathleen Casson.

Bulletin boards and other displays: Using your bulletin boards as a teaching tool — not just as decoration.; By Denise Young.

Classroom behavior: In this video, a classroom dramatization illustrates a variety of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors by students and the classroom teacher. Viewers are encouraged to make note of the appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. A follow-up video, "Classroom...; Format: video/video

Classroom behavior analysis: This video was designed to be viewed as a follow-up to the classroom dramatization "Classroom Behavior." In this piece, Dr. Edward J. Sabornie discusses some of the appropriate and inappropriate behaviors...; Format: video/video

Classroom environment: the basics: Your classroom is "home away from home" for you and your students. Make it attractive, comfortable, and functional.; By Denise Young.

Classroom routines and procedures: Establishing clear classroom routines and procedures is necessary for ensuring that your classroom runs smoothly.; By Denise Young.

Creating a safe space for students to take academic risks: In The First Year, page 1.6; A classroom culture that encourages students to take academic risks starts with the teacher.; Format: article/best practice; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Deaf learners and successful cognitive achievement: In Reaching every learner: Differentiating instruction in theory and practice, page 3; This article surveys relevant literature on the cognitive potential of deaf learners and asserts that, under appropriate conditions, support, and instruction, deaf students can succeed in inclusive settings. Includes a list of ideal instructional conditions for deaf students in the inclusive classroom.; Format: article/best practice; By David S. Martin, Ph.D..

Designing your gym class: From classroom organization to warm-up procedures, one physical education teacher provides a blueprint for a structured physical education program.; By Bozena Mielczak and Kim Campbell.

Don't put it down, put it up!: In a fifth grade classroom based around projects, everything has its place. This classroom profile shows you the design and purpose of Debra Harwell-Braun's fifth-grade classroom.; Format: article; By Kathleen Casson.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

The First Year: Essays on the author's experiences in her first year of teaching: the mistakes she made, what she learned from them, and how she used them to become a better teacher — and how other first-year teachers can, too.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Getting to know them: In The First Year, page 1.5; Getting to know your students as real people makes your classroom a more effective learning environment.; Format: article/best practice; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Helping students get organized: In The First Year, page 1.4; Tips for helping students keep track of their materials and supplies.; Format: article/best practice; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Instructional goals and classroom space: Your classroom should be arranged to help you meet your pedagogical goals. Any setting, including your classroom, exerts many influences — frequently subtle — on the people in it.; Format: article; By Kathleen Casson.

James and the Giant Pencil: Lessons in classroom management: In The First Year, page 2.7; Don't back your students into a corner, and don't make discipline the focus of your class.; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

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