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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2025 · 14 MIN

#155: How to Get Your Students to Run the Classroom While You Sip Your Coffee

from The Present Teacher Podcast · host Helena Hains

When I was a first year teacher, I struggled with classroom management. My students were constantly out of their seats, they were a chatty class, and I always had to stop instruction to address disruptive behavior. But then in my second year of teaching I discovered a way to automate my classroom. Now I get to sit back at the kidney table, teach small groups, and sip my coffee without having to worry about what the rest of the class is doing. Today we are going to talk about my top 3 classroom management strategies that make it possible for me automate my classroom mangement by October of every year. We'll be diving into topics like how to teach classroom procedures and expectations so your students automatically do what's expected of them. Next we'll dive into how to get your students to transition from one task to another without you having to say a word. And finally, we'll talk about how your students can run centers without you using classroom jobs.    Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

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