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Let’s chat about the hardest thing in the classroom.  Classroom management.  Implementing a behavior management system that has a day-to-day structure and addresses challenging student behaviors is imperative for success.  Creating a caring classroom environment with visual supports, classroom routines, intentionally teaching social skills, and effective planning are critical to effective classroom management.  Then the learning can occur. 

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Classroom Management Tips and Tricks

A Behavior Management System for Little Learners

For some of your students, this may be the first time in a classroom.  This can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. We need to teach them what to do and what the age-appropriate expectations are in a classroom. Green and Red Choices is the perfect behavior management tool for early childhood.

Green and Red Choices are clear, consistent behavior expectations paired with visual supports stated in a positive way. Green choices are the choices we want students to make, like gentle hands, using materials safely, and using walking feet! Green represents go, keep making green choices.  Red represents stop, stop making a red choice. Green and red choices focus on the choice rather than the child. If a child makes a red choice, they can fix it (change their behavior) and make it a green choice.

I have large green and red choice boards in my circle area. The small chart is easy to take anywhere with me in the classroom (ex: small group or on the playground). You can read all about implementing and using Green and Red Choices in your classroom HERE on my blog or watch Facebook Live HERE . 

Classroom Environment 

The goal is to set up a safe, welcoming environment with supports to help students develop independence and social skills. What is on the shelf and how many things are on the shelves are very important. The activities on the shelves need to interest the students, be culturally diverse, and encourage explorations. Be intentional with what you put on the shelves, and LESS is more ! Spread out the bins so students can see what is inside.

The bins don’t have to be full to the top! Put less in each bin and keep the rest in storage. For example, put 10 cars in the bin instead of 20.  Put half of the letter locks set in the bin, or put 5 dice in the basket. This will help with clean-up and make picking something to play with less overwhelming for the student.

Label the Classroom! Put a  label on the shelf and on the bin so students can be more independent during both play and clean-up. 

Use Visual Supports and Routine Charts as needed throughout the classroom to support students, so they are able to become more independent. Plus, students thrive on predictable routines (adults too). Teach each routine using visuals, social stories, and children’s books during the first weeks of school and reteach as needed throughout the year. You can grab my FREE First 10 Days of School Lesson Plans to see how I teach and introduce each routine. Don’t forget it is NEVER too late to teach or introduce a classroom routine. If some part of your day isn’t working, teach what you want students to do and use visual supports.

Here are some printable visual supports and routines for the classroom:

• Bathroom ( printables )
• Handwashing ( printables )
• Art Easel (freebie)
• Sensory Table (freebie)
• Emergency Routine (blog post)
• Playground/Recess Expectations ( printables ) – Place the poster on the playground or classroom door. Remind students of the expectations each day before they go on the playground.
• Check out all the visuals and routine charts in the Social Skills Curriculum HERE

A Visual Schedule for the entire day should be posted and utilized in your classroom. A consistent, predictable daily schedule helps students feel safe and secure because they know what is coming next and what is expected. Students learn the sequence of the day and can begin to predict and anticipate what will come next. Before or after each activity, I review the schedule and put the cards of things that are finished in a basket under the chart. Read more about creating and utilizing a visual schedule HERE and grab one from my TPT store HERE .

Circle Time Floor Visuals help students visually see where to sit. You can use sit spots, carpet squares, or make a grid with tape on the rug. Now students can visually see where their body needs to be, and it also teaches students about personal space. They can visually see where their personal space is and where their friends’ personal space is. I placed rainbow tape around the edge of the carpet to create a huge rectangle. I could tell students to stand on the rainbow tape for various activities if needed. 

Make waiting lines! Make lines with tape or use feet images on the floor to show students where to line up or wait. It can be tricky for students to line up and wait. By placing a line on the ground, students can visually see where they need their feet to be, helping them to be able to wait and get in line independently. Place icons on the line for the line leader, door holder, and caboose for students to stand on who have that job. 

I also place sensory bottles by the line so students can explore the bottles to help them wait independently to wash their hands at the sink. If you have any class graphs or anchor charts, put those where students wait because students will examine and talk about them as they wait. Waiting is hard for little learners.

Classroom walls! Look around your classroom and ask yourself, is it too much or too little? Is this visually overwhelming for students or a student this year? Here is a great article from NAEYC called Considering the Walls to help you reflect on the walls in your classroom.

Routines give students emotional support, safety, and help ease anxiety. Starting with the first day, you need to have classroom routines, so students know what to do and what the expectations are. Teach each routine using visuals during the first month of school. It is NOT wasted time! Reteach as needed throughout the year. Having a solid morning routine will start each day with students learning the minute they walk in the door. Check out my  Facebook Live about the Morning Routine here.

I previously stated how important a visual schedule is, but creating a daily schedule that works for your students and school can be tricky. Make sure you are creating a schedule that is developmentally appropriate. Circle time and small group should be an appropriate amount of time depending on the age of your students. At the beginning of the year, my circle time would be only 10 minutes long because that’s all they could attend for. Slowly as the year went on it, both circle time and small group time got longer. It’s ok to have two circle times! I have always had two circle times plus music and movement time! The circle times are shorter, so students are able to attend and learn with fewer problem behaviors. Read more about how to create a daily schedule HERE and see my half-day and full-day schedules .

Clean-Up Time

Clean-up time can be hard for students. My biggest tip is to create a clean-up routine and use visual supports! My clean-up routine was: stop, clean up, and dance. The clean-up songs I always used were Kids Bop songs with a fast tempo. Since the song had a fast tempo, students would clean up fast to the tempo and sing as they cleaned up, making clean-up time a positive time in the classroom. Once a student cleaned up their activity, then they would go help a friend, clean up that activity, and repeat until the whole classroom was cleaned up. Teachers also helped, praised students, and modeled cleaning up. If you see a student struggling, offer choices like, “Do you want to clean up the rectangle blocks or the dinosaurs?” Once the classroom was cleaned up, everyone danced at the carpet for the rest of the song, which was a fun reward!  

Observe center time and help BEFORE it becomes overwhelming! Blocks and pretend were the centers that were always a hot mess in my classroom. When I noticed there were things everywhere, I would talk to them and help them clean up the things on the floor they were no longer playing with. This way, the mess isn’t overwhelming for a student when they want to change centers. If the mess is overwhelming, students will likely have problem behaviors.

Giving a 5-minute warning before the clean-up music came on was also important. A student or I would walk around to each center, showing the 5 more minutes sign and verbally saying 5 more minutes. This helps students anticipate that center time is almost finished, and they need to come to a stopping point soon. It’s the perfect time to take photos of student work, such as block structures before students have to clean them up.

Grab Clean Up Visuals & Printables o n TpT or watch the Facebook Live HERE.

Teach and Support Problem Solving

Solving problems is HARD, especially when you have big feelings. To support my little friends, I teach problem-solving strategies they can use when they encounter a problem. I introduce the problem-solving techniques at class meetings during the second month of school.  

Each week I introduce four new problem-solving techniques and end up with nine to twelve techniques total based on what my students need that year.  I explain the technique in concrete terms, show the visual, and give short statements students can use to help them understand what the technique is and what it can look/sound like. We also act out problem-solving techniques with puppets. 

In the classroom, try to make EVERYTHING a problem to solve, then model, talk through your thinking out loud, and use visuals to support students as they try to solve their problems. For example, I may put out a big ball of playdough in the center of the table for table time, and students have to figure out a way to divide the playdough. It only takes a few extra minutes to sneak in problem-solving opportunities, but slowly students become more and more independent problem solvers. 

You can read more about how to foster problem-solving HERE on my blog, watch the Facebook Live, or grab Problem Solving Techniques Unit HERE .

Safe Place 

Set up a safe place or a cozy corner for students to go where they feel safe, can calm down, or solve problems. It should be a place that is cozy with visual supports and that is away from the loud spaces in the classroom.  It is a place students can go when they feel various emotions like sad, mad, frustration, nervous, or even tired. Sometimes students (teachers too) need to take a break from what’s going on around them so they can regain control of their emotions. Put a calm down bucket in the safe place so you can move it to the student who needs it.  This prevents the need to have the upset student move across the classroom. 

Just remember, the safe place is NOT time out.  You want to make it a place students WANT to go when they need to calm down or solve a problem. Being upset or having a problem is not a punishment; it’s a life skill. We need to teach them, not punish them.

You can read more about how to create and implement a Safe Place in your classroom HERE on my blog , watch the  Facebook Live , or grab the Calm Down Techniques printables on TPT.

Lessons/Activities

The lessons and activities you plan need to be intentional and at the appropriate level for your students. If the activity or lesson is too hard or too easy, you will not be able to keep their attention, leading to undesirable behaviors. Students should be challenged, not frustrated. Know your students through observation and assessment and use the data you’ve gathered to develop appropriate lessons, groupings, and differentiate as needed.

The length of the lesson also needs to be appropriate for the age you are teaching. Do it if you need to change your daily schedule from one long circle to having two circles instead! Check out this Blog Post on things to consider when creating your daily schedule .

As you plan your lesson or activity, ask yourself and reflect …

• Can I add movement? – For this pattern activity, students made giant snakes across the table!
• Can I add sensory?
• Can I make the activity more open-ended?
• Is the lesson fun, hands-on, and engaging?
• Is it developmentally appropriate?

Here are some helpful links to help you plan amazing lessons for small groups, table time, centers, and circle time!

• Read Aloud Ideas
• Small Group  – FREE printable small group idea list

Center Time Management – Clips!

Management during centers is so important for our little learners. No matter what system you use, it’s important for students to know the expectations for the classroom centers and center time.  Our center time was an hour each day, which is a huge block of time for students to play and learn!

In my classroom, I have five centers:  library ,  blocks ,  pretend ,  art , and discovery ( math  and  science  together). Each center has a symbol and a color. The art center is red, and the symbol is paint splatters. Each center can have three students at a time, which is why there are three clips on each center. Once the clips are gone, that center is full, and the student needs to pick another center to go to.

At the beginning of the year, I teach about and introduce each center using books. I spend time during center time to introduce each center and the materials in each center. This sets the stage for the rest of the year because now students know the name of each center, what materials are in each center, and the expectations for each center! There are fewer problem behaviors and fewer students wandering around. If center time is not going well in your classroom, take a week and reintroduce each center. Trust me; it’s a game-changer!

Read all about how I manage and introduce each center in this Center Time Management Blog Post or watch the Facebook Live . 

That was a ton of information, so don’t forget the handy handout that summarizes all my tips!  Click below to download the FREE Classroom Management Handout HERE.

My final thoughts: Remember to have a consistent, predictable daily schedule. Pack your classroom with visuals and teach students how to use the visuals so they can slowly become more independent. Teach and reteach various classroom routines using visual supports. Pick and be consistent with a behavior management system like Green and Red Choices. Plan fun, hands-on, engaging lessons and activities that include movement and sensory that are based on students’ interests, your observations, and assessments. Create a safe place in the classroom for students to be able to go when they have big feelings. Teach problem-solving strategies to help students become problem solvers! Now take time to reflect on your current classroom management strategies and think about what strategy you want to try or change!

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Preschool Classroom Management

Are you looking for preschool classroom management tips or ideas to make your teacher life easier? You’re not alone! I get hundreds of questions about classroom management from preschool teachers around the world each year.

One of the biggest challenges all preschool teachers face year in and year out is classroom management. That’s why I gathered all my best tips in one place for you here. If you’re ready to up your classroom management game, keep reading!

Classroom management in preschool and pre-k is more about the classroom culture and environment than it is about managing young children. Your classroom culture includes how you react to the actions and behaviors of your students. It also includes how well you have established your classroom rules, routines, and procedures , as well as how you connect with your students.

The classroom environment is about setting up your classroom in a way that encourages hands-on exploration and discovery through the use of clearly defined learning centers .

Classroom Routines

When it comes to creating predictable classroom routines that really work in the early childhood classroom, it’s important to identify those routines first. Here’s a list of some of the most important routines you’ll need to establish in order to have a well-managed classroom.

• Bathroom Routine
• Hand Washing Routine
• How to Care for Books Routine
• Fire Drill Routine
• How to Be a Good Friend Routine
• Clean Up Routine
• Centers Routine
• Cafeteria Routine
• Playground Routine
• Making Good Choices Routine

Each of the routines listed above include detailed teacher instructions to make it as easy as possible for you to implement successfully in your own classroom. The most important thing you should know about establishing routines and procedures in your classroom is that it’s never too late. It doesn’t matter if it’s mid-year, end of the year or any time – just do it!

Classroom Management Ideas

One of the most effective classroom management techniques for any early childhood classroom is the visual picture schedule . Having a visual picture schedule that you use and reference regularly throughout the day is the key to having rock-solid classroom management in place.

A good classroom management routine provides balance between active and passive learning time. For example, during circle time , you’ll want to follow any passive activity such as reading aloud, with an active one such as music and movement.

You’ll also want to be sure to incorporate small groups into your daily schedule. Small groups allow you to target your instruction to meet the needs of individual students.

Classroom Management Chart

The one thing you don’t need when it comes to classroom management is a behavior management chart or daily behavior report. There are many types of charts out there, but you don’t have to waste your time or money on any of them. Instead, spend your time and energy on establishing those rules, routines, and procedures and setting up a warm and welcoming classroom environment.

Class Rewards

Another way to save yourself lots of time and money is to avoid gimmicks like filling jars and buckets with marbles or warm fuzzies to “motivate” your kids to earn class parties. Forget about token rewards like the treasure chest and focus on establishing those rock solid rules, routines, and procedures instead.

Classroom Music

If you want things to go smoothly in your classroom then using music throughout the day is a must. Using songs and music not only helps your kids get their wiggles out, it can help improve attention and focus. Songs can also help make transitions much easier.

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I am so thrilled to see your advice about the behavior chart!! I taught Early Ed degree students for 40 years and it is rare to see this recommendation against the use of behavior charts and trinket rewards. Thank you for offering the best advice on achieving social competence by establishing an engaging, positive classroom environment!

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12 preschool classroom management strategies to support learning.

Leading a classroom full of energetic preschoolers can be exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Directing all that pent-up energy into your planned lessons and activities is a key skill of an early childhood educator. To help children be their most productive and get everything they can out of preschool, you need to apply classroom management strategies.

With confidence and preparation, you can model good behavior, teach appropriate consequences and guide your kids through disruptions with ease. Read on to learn what classroom management is, why it’s important and our 12 top preschool classroom management strategies for your classroom.

What is Preschool Classroom Management?

Classroom management means all the tools and activities that you use as an educator to keep your kids focused, on-task, engaged, organized and behaving appropriately during your lessons. This can encompass everything from your body language, to time management strategies, to classroom discipline, to visual aids and tools like posters and sticker charts. 

Most teachers develop their own classroom management strategies over time, and no two teachers’ approaches to classroom management look exactly alike. Regardless, there are some well-tested principles that all teachers can apply to make sure their classrooms remain orderly. We’ll talk about those below, but first, we’ll look at what makes classroom management so important for toddlers and preschoolers.

Why is Classroom Management Important?

A well-managed classroom with attentive and orderly kids gives teachers peace of mind. But much more than that, it’s the environment kids need to be at their best. When your preschool classroom is organized, it’s a place where kids can learn and grow cognitively, socially and emotionally without disruptions. That means better outcomes and happier kids.

Preschool classroom management strategies are also crucial to ensuring child safety. Running and other disruptive behaviors present a safety hazard in the classroom. When kids are always where you expect them to be, with their hands to themselves and moving steadily, you can supervise them closely, prevent accidents and stop conflict before it starts.

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Model Ideal Classroom Behaviors

Good behavior in the classroom starts with you. Children look to adult role models to set their cues, so if you want your kids to be respectful, engaged and positive, the best way to show them what that means is by being a good example. Kids will take your expectations much more seriously when they know that you practice what you preach and don’t ask anything from them that you wouldn’t from yourself.

Get Kids Involved in Creating Rules

Letting kids help come up with classroom rules is an excellent way to teach expectations in a memorable way. It lets kids get excited about rules, rather than feeling restricted, and helps reinforce the reasons behind the guidelines. When kids are allowed to help set the standards for their own behavior, they will naturally feel a sense of ownership over their classroom culture, and take pride in embodying the good behavior you expect.

Set Clear Expectations (Specific, Observable, Measurable)

Define rules in a way that children can easily know if they’re following the rule or not. For instance, “be on your best behavior” may not mean much to kids, but “take turns when talking” is clear. Each rule should give a specific guideline that both you and kids can observe and measure. 

Keep to just a few memorable rules and post them prominently, using both writing and illustrations as aids for little ones (such as shushing fingers for quiet, or self-hugging for “hands to self”). Review the rules frequently to keep them front-of-mind — as often as every morning if necessary, but at least once every few months.

Offer Praise and Rewards for Good Behavior

Reinforcing good actions is far more effective than punishing the bad. Kids crave recognition, and they need to know when what they’re doing is the right thing. If their positive behavior is taken for granted, and only the negative is spoken of, they will quickly become demoralized and disengaged. Be ready with a compliment or a smile, and let both individual students and your entire class know when they’ve done a great job.

Use Enthusiasm to Drive Engagement

When you show enthusiasm in the classroom, it tells your kids that you care about your lesson and about them. This helps you build rapport, which makes kids want to do their best for you. Plus, enthusiasm, like all emotions, is contagious. Kids will pick up on your enthusiasm and become more engaged and attentive, leading to better outcomes: engaged kids learn better and behave better. 

Create Structure with Schedules and Routines

Chaos and confusion lead to disruptions, but order makes it easy to follow guidelines. Help kids stay on track by making sure they always know what’s going to happen when, with an easy-to-follow schedule. Routines complement schedules by reinforcing what needs to be done in every situation. For instance, rituals like a simple song, dance or action game, are great ways to guide kids through daily tasks like settling in for circle time or tidying up after free play. 

Plan Appropriate Lessons

Thoroughly planning lessons helps you prepare for contingencies, manage your time more effectively, and address the needs of every learner. Engaging lessons help kids focus on work, and not disruptions. To make your lessons part of your classroom management strategy, try these tips:

• Have a task ready as soon as kids enter the classroom for an easy transition into focus mode. 
• Create variety by incorporating multiple sensory modalities — like visual aids, movement and songs — to prevent boredom.
• Tie back your lessons to the “why,” so kids will know that what they’re learning matters and pay close attention.

Help Kids Anticipate and Manage Transitions

Kids can get antsy during transition times, whether it’s restlessly fidgeting before lunch or the sudden bustle when a new activity begins. Effective time management and use of signals can help your kids go smoothly from one activity to another. By planning ahead of time to wrap up your lesson on schedule, you’ll give kids an anchor to retain what you’ve taught without being distracted by the next item on their schedule. Within a lesson, prime for upcoming changes by explaining what will happen, then use signals like sounds and visual aids to cue the action.

Maintain Rational Detachment

Young children are still learning about appropriate behavior, and the consequences of being inappropriate. It’s important not to take it personally when kids behave differently from your expectations. Being rationally detached means being able to show your concern in an age-appropriate way while never expressing anger. This detachment helps you cultivate compassion, which is what gives your kids the confidence they need to develop good behavior.

Use Appropriate Consequences

Consistent, proportional consequences to your rules are crucial to ensuring they are followed. Make sure that kids know what the consequences are in advance and that you always apply them — otherwise, the rules won’t be taken seriously. Always start with small consequences and reserve larger ones for repeated problems. Consequences should help kids learn to understand and practice the behavior that’s expected of them, such as a behavioral self-reflection.

Understand the Difference between Punishment and Discipline

Most experts now agree that punishment is not an effective way to control classrooms. This especially includes collective punishment, which teaches kids that obeying the rules doesn’t benefit them. But even punishing individual students can cause a stressful atmosphere and encourage bad behavior in other kids. 

The alternative to punishment is discipline, which means using positive reinforcement, understandable reasons and appropriate consequences to teach kids how to behave. The key to discipline is to build good relationships with your kids and have high expectations that they will want to live up to — both for the rewards and for your admiration.

Communicate with Parents

When it comes to helping kids be at their best in your classroom, parents are an invaluable partner and resource. Parents can offer strategies and insights on their kids’ needs, and help you with applying consistent expectations across the board. Plus, keeping parents up-to-date on what’s going on in your classroom is a great way to build rapport. Don’t forget to send positive comments home whenever possible — parents want to know their kids are doing well, too.

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11 Proven Classroom Management Tips for Preschool Teachers

By Brianna Flavin on 10/21/2019

Picture a busy classroom scene with excited children carrying on. The teacher, ready to regroup and move on to the next activity stands up and calls out, “1-2-3 little red school house!” and the children slowly but surely pick up on the cue, quiet down and wait for the teacher to speak.

Maybe you can remember your preschool teacher using this phrase or a similar approach to quiet down the classroom and get everyone’s attention. At the time, you probably didn’t realize you were responding to a tried-and-true classroom management technique—it just seemed like a game you played with the teacher. But now that you’re exploring an early childhood education (ECE) career , classroom management takes on a whole new importance.

It’s not always easy keeping a day on track when working with kids who are just figuring out the basics of how to socialize and adjust to a classroom setting. So what can ECE teachers do to help keep things running smoothly? We asked preschool teachers and ECE experts for their best classroom management tips and techniques.

11 Classroom management tips worth trying

Looking to keep an orderly preschool classroom? Consider trying the following:

1. Organize your room strategically

A preschool classroom can be quite chaotic, so the way you organize is important in that it can help ensure that effective learning is happening wherever children are stationed. There are certain tips and tricks that you can only learn from experience, according to Barbara Harvey, ECE professional and parenting educator.

She’s learned to separate noisy areas of the classroom from the quiet ones. For example, the blocks and other activities should be on the opposite side of the room from the reading center.

“There should be clearly demarcated areas in the room—like reading, timeout, play, food—and rules surrounding those areas,” says Adam Cole, co-director at Grant Park Academy. If the ‘boundaries’ of each space are clear, it facilitates the relationships in the room, Cole says. “Difficult situations occur less often and can be resolved more quickly.”

2. Emanate comfort and reassurance

There is a physical environment in each classroom, but perhaps on an even more important note—there’s the atmosphere you create by your tone and demeanor. Children are often very perceptive of attitude towards them. “Teachers should be warm and caring toward children who are acting upset,” says Stephanie Leclair of Tiny Hoppers .

Leclair says that trying to comfort the child and reassure them that they are not alone is worth trying when a student is upset. “Every child is different, but with some children, all they really need is a warm hug to calm down.” If you make yourself open to your students, they might be able to communicate why they are upset and help you solve the issue.

3. Give them tools to express their feelings

Little ones don’t always know how to manage their emotions or communicate their feelings. When a child gets upset, answering a question like ‘what’s wrong?’ can be difficult. But Cole says children don’t necessarily need to communicate why they are upset if they can express their emotions creatively.

Cole encourages teachers to offer children options of song, art, movement in a quiet space set apart from the group. “Then they should be allowed to manage their feelings either by waiting in the ‘safe’ place until they are able to participate, or by having their feelings and being with the group anyway. Teachers can offer gentle assistance if students do not know how to manage their feelings, with the goal of continuing the flow of the day.”

4. Make a plan for transitions

There will be several times throughout the day when children are transitioning from one activity or area of the room to another. It’s important to have a plan for these transitions.

Harvey suggests using a countdown as part of your plan so children are ready to move on when the time comes. Announcing that you’re going to countdown from 10 to one before moving on to the next activity will help children feel prepared for the transition.

Drift time can be hard for children, so having a solid plan with no gaps is definitely a must according to Cole. “It's not that teachers can't improvise or be diverted, only that there should never be a time when the teacher doesn't have an option for something to do.”

5. Follow the kids from time to time

Speaking of being diverted, Cole says there are times to put the plan aside when you can tell it would be beneficial for your students.

“One time I found that all my students had abandoned my circle and had gotten interested in playing under the table. So I got under the table with them. That's where we continued class.”

Whether it’s teaching under a table, moving free time around or focusing on something the kids are particularly interested in that day, being flexible and matching their natural interests can make the day more interesting and exciting for them.

6. Use child-friendly labels

Keeping your room organized shouldn’t entirely fall on your shoulders. Empower your students to pick up after themselves and take responsibility for their own messes.

Harvey uses labeled plastic bins to organize classroom supplies and toys. She labels the bins with pictures of each object and labels the shelf where the bin is stored with the same picture. She says this not only helps children put things away properly and teaches responsibility, but also helps hone their matching skills.

7. Refer to the routine

Consistency is important for everyone, but especially for children. If your preschoolers know their routine, they begin to have an innate sense of accountability to follow it. Even something as simple as writing the day’s schedule on the board or making pictures to represent activities can help children anticipate the routine and feel more comfortable.

8. Create integrated learning environments

“A developmentally appropriate environment for a toddler or preschooler takes a holistic approach,” says Elizabeth Malson, president of the Amslee Institute . Malson says dedicating spaces to auditory, visual and social/emotional development areas will help toddlers make connections between their experiences and the world around them.

“Focus on creating a space that is conducive to a child’s visual, auditory and emotional development,” Malson says. When children grow, they need support in all of these areas. Appealing to the toddler’s sense of curiosity is a great approach, Malson says.

Integrated learning environments have individual learning centers or stations which allow children to safely explore and play, Malson explains. “At this age, it’s important to keep learning centers simple so children are not overwhelmed.” For example, toddlers can enjoy a literacy corner with a comfy chair and a few books.

“Sand and water tables are popular as well as a block or building center,” Malson says. “Daily exercise and outdoor play is important and visiting a park is a type of learning center as well. Toddlers also enjoy dress up and craft stations.”

9. Balance ‘active’ & ‘passive’ activities

Certain activities will get your students’ pumped up and giddy with excitement, and others will help them mellow and calm down. Harvey recommends finding a balance and switching between the two. Trying to keep kids silent when they are bubbling over with energy will be far less productive than giving them an activity to blow off some steam.

The manner in which you organize your activities can make all of the difference in keeping your kids engaged and avoiding meltdowns.

10. Tackle ongoing issues with creativity

Most little ones will have grumpy days. But you might start to notice patterns in your classroom that represent an ongoing struggle for specific students. That’s when it’s time to take a step back and analyze the situation. Leclair recalls a time when she taught a student who particularly did not enjoy sensory activities.

“It made following our lesson plans challenging as we generally had several messy activities to do a day. What could we do to make things more enjoyable for this child? Could we come up with some sort of solution for him?”

Leclair says one of her fellow teachers suggested gloves. “Sure enough, the next day we brought out a big bin of goop. We asked him if he'd like to try wearing gloves before touching the goop. He thought it was a pretty cool idea, put them on and dug his hands right in. Presto! Problem solved.”

11. Enjoy your job!

Kids are naturally intuitive and tend to follow the lead of those they’re around. If they see you enjoying the teaching process, think of how much more likely they are to enjoy the learning process.

Teaching preschool can be full of laughter and little delights, and when children see you having fun and making the day bright, it will help them come along for the ride. While not every day is going to be sunshine and rainbows for you, putting on a good front and approaching the day with enthusiasm can lead to a positive feedback loop that might just make your day a little brighter.

Discover your own classroom management techniques

As you can see, there are so many good ideas for how to approach preschool classroom management. And when you are on the job, working with kids day after day, you might feel your intuition kicking in, helping you navigate. And of course, teacher networks are rich with helpful advice and creative solutions.

“When you hit a situation you can't handle, ask questions of experienced teachers, and take whatever works for you,” Cole says. “Then forgive yourself for what didn't go well and come back the next day. The kids don't expect you to be perfect, just to be fully present.”

If these tips for classroom management are giving you a few ideas on what you would do as a preschool teacher, check out “ 7 Teaching Strategies to Consider for Your ECE Classroom ” and keep the inspiration flowing!

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32 Preschool Classroom Management Strategies Pro Teachers Swear By

Mikel Resaba

Managing a kindergarten classroom can feel like herding cats on a good day. You’re juggling diverse needs, ceaseless energy, and the developmental variations that make each child unique. 

Effective classroom management is crucial not just for maintaining your sanity, but also for creating an environment where learning thrives. 

This blog delves into proven tips, expert-backed preschool classroom management strategies, and even evidence-based practices that can transform your classroom.

The Importance of Classroom Management in Early Education

Influencing Early Childhood Development Outcomes Through Structure

Structure isn’t a “nice-to-have”; it’s essential. It creates a framework within which kids can explore safely. Think of daily routines like morning meetings or circle time as guardrails on a highway—they keep things moving smoothly.

Boosting Learning Outcomes and Fostering Learning

Chaos distracts, while order fosters learning. A well-managed classroom reduces anxiety, boosts engagement, and increases the time spent on academic tasks. In other words, classroom management is a cornerstone for effective learning.

Setting the Stage for Future Academic Success

Good habits start young. Effective classroom management helps students develop skills like self-regulation, focus, and social interaction. These are building blocks for future academic success.

11 Proven Classroom Management Tips for Preschool Teachers

Let’s dive into some classroom management strategies for preschool that are not only tried-and-true but also easily adaptable for kindergarten. Trust me, these methods are gold—rooted in years of research and practical classroom experience.

1. Establishing Routines

Structure is your best friend in a preschool classroom. Setting up daily routines like circle time, morning greetings, and cleanup rituals provides a sense of predictability. 

A Harvard study notes that predictable routines help children feel safe.

2. Visual Schedules

If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine how much a visual schedule can communicate to your preschoolers! Use icons to represent different tasks or activities. 

The benefit? Children can follow along and start to manage their time even before they can read.

3. Positive Reinforcement

The art of reinforcement is all about timing and choice of reward. According to psychology research , immediate and tangible rewards like stickers or small treats have a stronger impact on younger kids. Maintain a reward chart to track progress and boost morale.

4. Time Management Techniques

Why should adults have all the Pomodoro fun? For kids, you can adapt this by using playful classroom timers or setting songs to signify transitions. The trick lies in making it fun. A controlled sense of time helps kids focus and better manage their activities.

5. Creating a Safe Space

Ensuring safety is non-negotiable. Choose furniture with rounded edges, organize supplies within kids’ reach, and create an environment conducive to open communication. Research shows that physical and emotional safety contributes significantly to learning.

6. Utilize Teachable Moments

Spotted a child sharing a toy? Seize the moment! Turning spontaneous acts into lessons not only reinforces good behavior but also makes learning memorable. 

7. Engage Through Interactive Learning

Interactive learning activities like group projects and touchscreen activities cut down on disruptive behavior because they’re engaging by nature. 

Opt for activities that involve tactile experiences or teamwork, as they inherently keep kids focused and cooperative.

8. Focused Attention Activities

Save time and restore order by mastering the art of getting attention. Techniques like clapping patterns or simple call-and-response phrases are classroom magic. 

They redirect wandering minds and create an environment of focus and participation.

9. Rules and Expectations

Be explicit with your classroom rules, but don’t let it be a monologue. Involve the kids in the rule-making process to make them feel invested. 

Research shows that this classroom procedure leads to better compliance and a harmonious classroom.

10. Consistent Consequences

If a child breaks a rule, ensure the consequence is immediate and consistent. Consistency is key here. For instance, losing a privilege should be implemented fairly across all students. This establishes a sense of justice and respect for rules.

11. Mindfulness and Self-Regulation

Incorporate simple mindfulness activities like deep breathing or using sensory jars to help kids manage their emotions. A study found that such practices can significantly improve focus and behavioral regulation in children.

2 Simple Yet Effective Kindergarten Classroom Management Ideas that Save the Day

Sometimes simplicity is the key to tackling complex challenges. When it comes to classroom management strategies for kindergarten, you don’t always need a grand plan. Here are two game-changing, simple ideas that can make a significant impact on your classroom’s dynamics.

12. The “Quiet Coyote” Hand Signal

Picture this: the classroom is buzzing, and you need everyone’s attention, like, yesterday. Enter the “Quiet Coyote” hand signal. This silent but commanding gesture involves you forming a “quiet coyote” with your hand: your pinky and thumb extended, while the other three fingers rest down. The kids will quickly associate this sign with “time to listen.”

• Easy to Implement: No special props or elaborate instructions. Just a simple hand gesture.
• Culturally Neutral: The signal transcends language barriers, making it inclusive.
• Immediate Impact: It’s a quiet yet powerful way to regain focus without raising your voice.

Studies like the ones from Early Childhood Education Journal have shown that non-verbal cues can be highly effective in classroom management.

13. The Color-coded Behavior Chart

Imagine a chart with different color levels indicating behavior statuses like ‘Excellent,’ ‘Good,’ ‘Needs Improvement,’ and so on. Children have a clothespin with their name, and based on their behavior, the pin moves up or down the chart.

• Visual Reminder: Kids can literally see where their behavior stands.
• Easy Monitoring: Teachers can glance at the chart for a quick behavior assessment.
• Promotes Self-Regulation: Children become more mindful of their actions when they see real-time changes.

This method aligns well with classroom management strategies for preschool and kindergarten, which often leverage visual cues. A report by the National Association for the Education of Young Children supports the use of visual strategies to guide behavior.

10 Expert-Backed Strategies for Classroom Management in Kindergarten

Looking to create a harmonious and productive kindergarten classroom? You’re in the right place! Here are 10 expert-backed classroom management strategies that can set you up for a successful year ahead.

14. Redirection Techniques

Experts like Dr. Jane Nelsen of Positive Discipline support using redirection to manage behavior. Redirection is the practice of shifting a child’s focus from undesirable behavior to constructive activity. Redirecting a child’s attention from a disruptive task to a positive one has proven effective. You can delve deeper into this approach in her book .

15. Group Dynamics and Peer Modeling

Peer modeling is a powerful tool. According to Dr. Karen Pryor’s research , children often imitate their peers’ good behavior, creating a ripple effect of positivity. Demonstrating a task with a well-behaved student can be especially effective. 

For example, if a teacher wants to encourage students to clean up after themselves, she might select a student who already excels at this to demonstrate. The student could neatly put away their materials and wash their hands, providing a model for the other children to follow.

16. Conflict Resolution Skills

When conflicts arise, Dr. Laura Markham’s conflict resolution techniques can be invaluable. Her book includes approaches like active listening and validating feelings, strategies you can use to teach empathy and resolve disputes.

17. Active Monitoring

Educational researcher Robert J. Marzano emphasizes the importance of active monitoring. His studies show that maintaining constant vigilance in the classroom can preemptively nip disruptive behavior in the bud.

18. Incorporating Movement and Physical Activity

Physical activity has been shown to improve focus, motivation, and behavior in children. Studies published in the Journal of School Health affirm that incorporating brief physical activities during the day can benefit classroom dynamics.

19. Utilizing Classroom Design

Classroom layout can greatly influence student behavior. Erin Klein, an expert in classroom design, demonstrates how a well-thought-out arrangement can encourage order and good behavior .

For example, placing desks in small groups rather than traditional rows can facilitate better peer interaction and cooperative learning. Additionally, creating designated areas for specific activities—like a reading corner, an art station, or a quiet zone for independent work—helps students understand where each activity should take place. 

This layout strategy promotes a more organized and focused learning environment.

20. Choice and Autonomy

Experts in childhood psychology suggest that offering choices can lead to better behavior and higher motivation . Research indicates that even simple choices during free time can significantly reduce disruptive behavior .

21. Communication Channels with Parents

A strong parent-teacher relationship is invaluable. Tools like ClassDojo offer templates for behavior reports and can help facilitate effective communication between home and school.

22. Real-time Feedback and Assessment

Immediate feedback can reinforce positive behavior. Dr. John Hattie’s research on visible learning shows that real-time feedback is significantly effective in establishing positive behaviors.

For teachers looking to implement this in their classrooms, ClassPoint’s quiz mode offers an excellent solution. This feature provides real-time feedback and automatic grading, making it easier for teachers to gauge student understanding and reinforce positive learning behaviors instantly. 

23. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum

CASEL has conducted studies that show a strong SEL program can significantly improve classroom management. Their guidelines can serve as a useful framework for integrating social-emotional learning into your classroom management strategies.

3 Evidence-Based Practices in Kindergarten Classroom Management

If you’ve been following along, you’re armed with an array of classroom management strategies for kindergarten. Now, let’s dive into methods that are not just teacher-approved but also research-backed. That’s right, science has our backs here!

24. The Good Behavior Game

Heard of the Good Behavior Game? It’s an evidence-based approach designed to improve classroom conduct through team-based competitions. 

This isn’t just the brainchild of some creative teachers; it’s actually supported by extensive research. According to a study from Johns Hopkins University, classrooms implementing this game showed significant reductions in disruptive behaviors.

• How It Works: Divide the class into teams. Set specific rules for good behavior. Teams earn points for following the rules and lose points for breaking them.
• Why It’s Effective: It encourages collective responsibility and fosters a positive classroom culture.

25. Response to Intervention (RTI)

RTI isn’t a new kid on the block; educators have been utilizing this model to adapt to the varying academic and behavioral needs of students. Research suggests it’s remarkably effective in early childhood settings too.

• How It Works: It involves regular assessments and targeted teaching strategies based on individual performance and needs.
• Why It’s Effective: RTI allows teachers to identify struggling students early on and provide focused interventions, thereby improving the overall learning environment.

26. Classroom-wide Function-related Intervention Teams (CW-FIT)

Ever heard of CW-FIT? This clever strategy focuses on specific classroom behaviors and seeks to improve them through direct instruction and social rewards. Studies, such as this one published in the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions , support its efficacy.

• How It Works: Teachers identify specific behaviors they want to improve and set up a reward system around them.
• Why It’s Effective: It’s a versatile strategy that can be tailored to address various issues, from talking out of turn to difficulty in transitions between activities.

6 Bonus Tips and Ideas for Kindergarten Classroom Management

Your role as a kindergarten teacher is similar to being a conductor in an orchestra—except your musicians are a lively bunch of 5-year-olds. 

A comprehensive approach to classroom management can make all the difference. Here, we’ve curated an all-inclusive list of tips and ideas to keep your young learners harmonized and ready to perform.

27. Tech Tools for Classroom Management

In our digital age, even our youngest students can benefit from tech-savvy classroom management strategies for preschool and kindergarten. Apps like ClassDojo, Seesaw, and TeacherKit make your job a tad easier.

• ClassDojo : Enables real-time communication with parents and interactive rewards.
• Seesaw : An interactive learning platform that engages students and involves parents.
• TeacherKit : Helps with administrative tasks like grading and attendance.
• ClassPoint: Offers gamification features that make learning more interactive and fun, in addition to its quiz mode for real-time feedback

These apps not only simplify your life but have been shown to enhance engagement and behavioral outcomes in kids. Harvard’s Education Magazine corroborates the positive impact of tech in early education.

28. Parental Involvement

Let’s face it; you can’t do it alone. Parental involvement is a cornerstone of effective classroom management strategies for kindergarten.

• Newsletters: Keep parents in the loop about what’s happening in the classroom.
• Parent-Teacher Meetings: An excellent avenue for two-way communication.
• Digital Platforms : Use apps to keep an open line of dialogue.

Parents can reinforce classroom behavior strategies at home, which is a win-win for everyone involved.

29. Self-Regulation Activities

Kids aren’t born with self-control. They need to learn it. And guess who’s teaching them? You are!

• Simon Says: It’s more than a game; it’s a lesson in following instructions.
• Deep Breathing: Gets those little minds centered and ready to learn.
• Sensory Jars: A fun, interactive way to calm down and focus.

Self-regulation not only helps the individual but contributes to a more serene classroom environment.

30. Flexible Seating Arrangements

Believe it or not, how you arrange your chairs can affect how your kids behave. It’s a bit like interior design but for preschool classroom management.

• Floor Mats: Encourage active listening.
• Bean Bags: A comfy reading spot can increase focus.
• Group Tables: Encourage teamwork and peer interaction.

A study by the University of Salford found that classroom design could affect academic performance by as much as 25% .

31. Using Music and Songs

Ever noticed how kids are captivated by catchy tunes? Use it to your advantage.

• Transitional Songs: Helps indicate it’s time to move on to the next activity.
• Focus Music: Classical or instrumental music can increase concentration.

Songs like “Clean Up, Clean Up” can make tidying a game rather than a chore.

32. Implementing a Token Economy

Want to keep the positive behaviors rolling in? Try implementing a token economy.

• Tokens for Good Behavior: Physical tokens or digital points can be earned.
• Reward Exchange: Once a certain number is reached, they can be exchanged for a reward.

A review of 22 studies affirmed the positive effects of token economies in educational settings, including kindergartens.

Wrapping Up

Managing a kindergarten classroom doesn’t have to feel like herding cats. With the right blend of tech tools, parental involvement, self-regulation activities, seating arrangements, music, and a token economy, you can create a harmonious learning space that kids and parents will love. 

But why stop there? Take your teaching game to the next level with ClassPoint . This interactive teaching tool seamlessly integrates with your PowerPoint presentations, offering live quizzes, polling, and annotations to supercharge your classroom engagement. 

Ready to revolutionize your teaching methods? Give ClassPoint a try now, and make every lesson an unforgettable experience. 👇

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Proactive Classroom Management in Preschool

Teachers can foster children’s ability to make prosocial decisions by demonstrating faith in their good intentions and promoting their sense of control over their actions.

In my years as a classroom teacher, I shied away from using behavior charts. I wondered: How does such a system build a child’s sense of positive self-worth? I know it can be tempting to use behavior charts to encourage prosocial behavior with preschoolers—they’re visual and easy to track. But I worried that they might have unintended consequences for impressionable young learners.

At a conference on proactive behavior strategies, Dr. Julie Causton, coauthor of the book From Behaving to Belonging: The Inclusive Art of Supporting Students Who Challenge Us , made this point dramatically. She shared a story about a professional development workshop she had run during which she had all the participants write their names on a whiteboard. She also asked them to provide a phone number for a loved one.

When an educator at the workshop would repeatedly whisper to tablemates, Causton would eventually call their loved one—in front of the whole workshop—and tell them about the behavior. The point was this: Adults feel shame when they’re called out in front of their peers and get reported to a loved one—and this is what some teachers do to students when using behavior charts.

That’s not to say that behavior charts are bad: Some teachers, for example, use “caught being good” points when the class follows co-created behavior norms to encourage respect and responsibility without calling negative attention to individual students. But behavior charts may unintentionally tell students we think they can’t meet the expectations of the classroom. They may also make learning stressful and cause anticipatory anxiety that we might tell the person students love the most that they’ve been a disappointment.

Moving Beyond Behavior Charts

One classroom management alternative to behavior charts is a 4 Cs approach, which asks teachers to adopt a system of belief that presumes good intent and to explicitly share that belief with preschoolers.

1. Compassionate curiosity: Compassionate curiosity is a practice that comes from trauma-informed teaching . It asks teachers to act as nonjudgmental investigators to better understand what’s going on in the minds and lives of students. The more you’re willing to recognize there are things you don’t know about your students’ experience or what they’re feeling, the more able you are to see behavior as a reflection of those feelings.

To exercise compassionate curiosity, instead of reacting to behavior you can try pausing, asking caring questions like, “Is there something important on your mind today?” and then listening to the answers with your full attention.

Preschoolers may not always be able to fully verbalize the answer to your questions. In giving them your full attention, you will likely also observe nonverbal cues that can provide insight.

2. Collaboration: Compassionate curiosity leads well into building a collaborative classroom. Students who know you’ll be curious instead of furious are more likely to feel comfortable showing you who they are, what they know, and what they want to learn more about. Investing the time and effort to get to know who students are provides them with an incentive to invest in the classroom.

Collaboration can look like:

• Talking to students about their interests and passions.
• Tailoring activities to meet their interests.
• Teaching students to ask and answer questions, both of you and each other.
• Treating and talking to students with the same level of respect you ask them to show you.
• Valuing and encouraging different perspectives in class conversations.

3. Choice: With choice, you work with your students to determine what they’re learning, why they’re learning it, and how they prefer to learn it. Allowing students choice in your classroom activities and culture teaches negotiation and compromise, and gives students a sense of control over their environment and actions.

While there are things that may be non-negotiable from either a safety or curricular perspective—or both—consider whether you really need to say “no, we can’t do that,” and whether you can instead say, “let’s give that a try today.”

4. Clear consequences: Using clear and logical consequences is a way to make sure the reaction matches the action and is the same for every student. It begins by using pre-correcting and prompting to let students know the behavioral expectations in a given situation. After they have been given a chance to correct, if they still mismanage the situation, a natural or logical consequence occurs—one that is reasonable, is related to the problem, and results from the action.

A natural consequence is the unavoidable result of an action. For instance, a student who chooses not to wear mittens in the winter will end up with cold hands.

Logical consequences are also related to actions but happen when we intervene before the action results in harm to the student. If the student above wanted to play on an icy patch that was off-limits, the natural consequence—falling and getting hurt—would have to be replaced with a logical consequence, like restricting their play to an area less desirable to them.

Both natural and logical consequences show students the connection between what they do and what happens next, allowing them to learn from their mistakes and know that they have the power to change their behavior.

We need to give preschoolers a safe space in which to develop positive self-esteem and self-regulation skills. They need to know that we care about why they’re having a tough time and that we want to help them.

Preschool Classroom Management: A Modern Preschool Classroom Approach

Despite the many misconceptions, preschool is a time in child development when a young learner’s cognitive capacities are rapidly growing. ⬆️

Thankfully, today’s early childhood education (ECE) practices in classroom management are evolving in a way that early childhood students are full individuals.

With this evolution, preschool classroom management has also changed — for the better! Dive into proven classroom approaches. 🍎

Download this FREE 27-point checklist for helpful classroom management tips . ✔️

Tackling preschool classroom management is easy like 1, 2, 3! 

Time outs are a   thing of the past, and teacher-centered classrooms have given way to student-centered classrooms with positive behaviors and   social-emotional learning   at the forefront.

In this modern guide to preschool classroom management, we break this topic down into four distinct categories to help center admins, teachers, and educators create an inspired and engaging classroom for the young children in their care. 

So, what is classroom management in early childhood education? Read on for everything you need to know for preschool classroom management 2.0! 👍

What are the four approaches to preschool classroom management?

• Classroom setup
• Daily structures
• Teacher choices 
• Classroom management techniques

A Modern Preschool Classroom Approach

1. classroom setup .

Whether you realize it or not, preschool classroom management is innately impacted by the way the classroom is set up physically. 

The zones or areas within that layout can mean the difference between an out-of-control classroom and a calm and positive learning environment. When   evaluating your classroom environment , aim to take the following steps.

Ace the classroom layout.

Begin by separating   noisy zones and quiet zones .  

If possible, put them on opposite sides of the room. When play space is separate from reading space, you’ll be able to reduce the probability of frustrations popping up between students and make your work of managing the classroom that much easier.

You’ll also want to have   demarcated areas for specific   small-group activities . 

These activities may be influenced by your school’s learning philosophy, for example, whether you’re a   Waldorf or Montessori   school, but the thought remains the same:

How do your students spend their time in your ECE classroom? 

Consider separate spaces for reading, playing, food/snacks, crafts, building, etc. If possible, look for ways to integrate   nature-based learning   into your classroom, even if it’s just finding areas for plants, a small indoor garden, or other greenery.

By having designated spaces for different types of learning, you can help structure the way students   spend their time   and support social-emotional learning as they connect with their peers in these parts of the classroom.

Create purposeful spaces to boost your pre-kindergarten classroom management.

The demarcated spaces in your class demonstrate the importance of classroom management in preschool activities, but they should also serve a larger educational, social, or emotional purpose.

For example, a   feelings space   is an area where a student can go in heightened moments. Not to be confused with a time out, the feeling of space isn’t a punishment. 

It’s simply a designated area where students can feel their feelings with supportive manipulatives such as stuffed animals or puppets. They may self-soothe in this space, or they may be given nurturing support from their trusted   preschool teacher. 

The different areas — whether for crafts, snacks, or anything in between — can also help promote   independence   in young learners. Through simple actions such as labeling bins with pictures, students can be self-directed in cleaning up or getting supplies.

A   space of   curiosity   for the senses is also crucial for a thriving preschool classroom. 

Developing minds are always learning. They crave opportunities to engage their senses — sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, along with the vestibular and proprioceptive systems. Ask yourself how each zone in your classroom can engage one or more of these senses, be it through tactile sensory bins, seating options, or music and songs. 

Purposeful spaces in the classroom create an environment where students are actively engaged in learning, making your path to effective preschool classroom management that much smoother.  

2. Daily structures 

As humans, we instinctively understand how important a daily routine is to the rhythm and flow of our lives. Just think about it: What can you rely on each day? 

Your morning cup of coffee?

Brushing your teeth?

Where you placed your keys?

Okay, that last one can be a little tricky some days. But the truth is that when daily structures are in place, your state of being is simply   calmer and more present. 

You don’t have to waste time or energy feeling flustered because you have a sense of order to fall back on. Just as adults need a daily routine to keep them on track, preschool children also benefit from this mode of thinking and planning.

3. Establish the right routines

If you’re here, you already know consistency plays a major role in child development. 

Both in preschool and at home, we want to nurture reliable relationships and experiences so children can develop their sense of trust in others and the world around them. 

The right   routines   help preschoolers understand the expectations of their environment and encourage cognitive, emotional, and social development. When students know what to expect, it also reduces the frequency of outbursts or frustrations (which helps you when it comes how to manage preschool classrooms with far fewer headaches 😉).

Jeana Kinne, a preschool teacher, preschool director, parent educator, and writer for   Teaching Mama   puts it this way:

“The foundation of a happy and successful school day is a schedule and routine. When we stick with a daily routine, our kids come in knowing that they will have all of their basic needs met.”

This is especially important considering the many ups and downs of the past couple of years.

Experts like Jeana suggest that by having a set routine in place, parents and educators can help create a sense of certainty even when the world around them feels chaotic.

“If a child hasn’t slept well the night before, if they are hungry, or if they are missing a family member (maybe one parent is out of town), they will communicate their needs through behaviors,” she explains. “Basic needs include food, shelter, sleep, love, and support. If they hadn’t had their basic needs met that particular day, then we will see varying needs and behaviors at school.”

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4. Plan for easy transitions

Transitions are another key area where you may find yourself wondering if there’s a better way to plan.

The team over at   Learning Without Tears   sums up the importance of transitions perfectly:

“Transition activities and strategies   promote self-regulation   by helping children know what to expect and actively participate in their daily schedule. They also promote an understanding of the sense of time (i.e., past, present, future) and help with the development of social-emotional skills.” 

This is another where even as an adult, it’s not too difficult to empathize.

After all, if you were eating a meal at a restaurant and the server walked up and took your plate without warning, you wouldn’t be calm, cool, and content. You’d be frustrated and confused. Downright hangry, even! 

Point is, we all do better with smooth transitions. The same goes for our ECE students. 

Countdowns, verbal cues,   songs, or games can all be incorporated into transitions to not only make them easier for students but also fun and engaging for preschool teachers and staff.

5. Embrace free play

In the words of Mr. Rogers, “ Play is the work of childhood. ” 

After all, many three-year-olds can only   sit still   for five to ten minutes max. That’s why, when it comes to efficient preschool classroom management, play-based learning is   everything . 

The type of play can vary — indoor, outdoor, independent, or group — but the effects are proven. 

Here are just some of the reasons play is so crucial to preschool classroom management , according to three ECE experts:

• “Free play gives children an outlet to express their emotions and feelings and helps them develop a sense of who they are.” — KaBOOM 
• “Kids are built to move, and having more time for unstructured, outdoor play is essentially like a reset button.” — Debbie Rhea, Ed.D.
• “Having control over the course of one’s own learning, as in free play, promotes desire, motivation, and mastery.” — Dr. Rachel E. White

In short, our ECE students have   lots   of energy! 

Free play gives them the time and space to expel that energy in healthy ways that don’t contribute to an out-of-control preschool class. So make time for free play, and rest assured there are easier days ahead!

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3. Teacher choices 

Even in our student-centered classrooms, the   teacher makes a huge impact on the learner’s experience . 

There are three major areas of teacher choice that impact effective preschool classroom management : atmosphere, rules, and responses.

Let’s take a closer look at each.

Boost preschool classroom management by designing a welcoming atmosphere 

Everything from the colors in the classroom to the rugs on the floor can all work together to shape the class into a calm or chaotic environment. 

Of course, the   teacher’s demeanor   is equally important to healthy preschool classroom management. Patience is paramount, as is   compassionate curiosity . In fact, Edutopia says that   compassionate curiosity … 

“…asks teachers to act as nonjudgmental investigators to better understand what’s going on in the minds and lives of students. The more you’re willing to recognize there are things you don’t know about your students’ experience or what they’re feeling, the more able you are to see behavior as a reflection of those feelings.”

This type of environment leads to better preschool classroom management because it   sets the tone for the space   students to walk into — one that isn’t tense or fear-based — and supports students in being themselves.

For these things to happen, it’s important to take a close look at your   teacher diversity data   and regularly reevaluate your   approach to hiring   preschool and childcare center staff.

Teach the rules

While many of us love to hate them, rules communicate clear expectations and consequences. And preschool classroom management involves setting rules to have a productive educational environment. 

Some classroom rules such as “Be kind” or “Be respectful” are important, but they don’t always have meaning for young students because they’re more abstract and therefore harder for young minds to grasp. 

For a calm and joy-filled classroom, be sure you’re  teaching rules to the students in a way they’ll understand . That may involve pictures to communicate the rules, putting them into a song, or having students act out the rules to demonstrate comprehension.

Additionally, NAEYC points to using   guidance, not punishment   in the classroom. This method even teaches the students how to manage challenges without the teacher! 

Preschool teacher Beth Wallce shares an interaction from her classroom led by four-year-old Jeremiah, that was the outcome of   guidance, not punishment : 😍

“‘What’s going on, guys?’ Jeremiah asked (my standard opening line). He then facilitated a five-minute discussion between the two children. He made sure both got a chance to speak, interpreting for the little one. ‘Jordan, what do you think of that idea?’ he asked. Jordan shook his head and clutched the truck tighter. ‘I don’t think Jordan’s ready to give up the truck yet,’ Jeremiah told Franklin.”

Respond, don’t react

Another fundamental rule of best-in-class preschool classroom management is to   get curious, not furious   with your students.

That means responding to the challenges that come up instead of reacting. This is also a practice in alignment with   trauma-informed   teaching.

When an incident occurs in the classroom with a student, the teacher doesn’t default to disciplinary measures or punishment. 

Instead, come from a place of inquiry and ask:

• Why might the student be behaving this way? 
• What might be some contributing factors? 
• Could this be coming from fear or insecurity? Feeling scared, hungry, or tired?

It’s the mindset shift from ‘ Why did you do that?’   to   ‘H ow   can I help you right now?’

Responding instead of reacting also applies to having   culturally appropriate responses   to student behaviors. NAEYC outlines how cultural appropriateness can shape guidance for classroom management strategies in preschool when students have conflicts:

“As they choose guidance strategies, teachers help children understand that their peers’ play and behavior may look and feel different from their own because of different cultural practices, and they support children as they gradually learn to negotiate different sets of expectations between home and early education settings.”

The recognition and welcoming of the way students live their lives beyond the classroom make for important teaching moments and a reminder that there is no one-size-fits approach to ECE.  

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4. Classroom management techniques

Our guide so far has overarching practices, methods, and perspectives for effective preschool classroom management.

But if you’re struggling with an out-of-control preschool class and looking for specific ideas to use in the classroom   right now , we’ve got you covered there too:

• Call/response   is a great way to gather attention and get everyone listening and ready to transition.
• Preschool behavior charts   are a hot-button topic right now. We think they’re most impactful when used one-on-one between a teacher and student, instead of displaying for the whole class to see (which can feel like punishment or public shaming).
• Green and red choices and charts : Talk about visual cues! Help students understand the behaviors you want to encourage, and behaviors that should be thought about before proceeding. 
• Use floor markers   to indicate where students should stand, sit, or wait during activities or transitions.
• Do a   heavy work   activity such as frog jumps or jumping jacks to get the energy out before transitioning to a different activity.

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15 Effective Preschool Classroom Management Strategies

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You can expect problems to occur from time to time, such as conflicts between students or students having a hard time accomplishing certain tasks. Knowing how to manage your classroom through different strategies can help you successfully handle these challenges and prevent problems from occurring.

Preschool Classroom Management Tips

1. use positive reinforcement, 2. assign class jobs or roles, 3. plan fun, short break activities, 4. include calm-down activities or space, 5. use kid-friendly labels, 6. split up your class into smaller groups, 7. come up with routines, 8. create class schedules they understand, 9. mark spots in class, 10. take feedback from your students, 11. allow students to express themselves, 12. set and model expectations, 13. practice empathy, 14. leverage your personal strengths, 15. remember - every kid is different.

While your classroom management strategies can be effective, keep in mind that every student is different. You might find that you need to adjust your approach to classroom management for certain students based on their personality or other factors. Be flexible enough to recognize when to make adjustments for your students, whether you’re coming up with lesson plans or creating classroom activities.

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Classroom Management Tips for Early Childhood Education

Posted On Mar 23, 2023

Visualize a bustling preschool classroom scene with energetic children carrying on. The teacher, ready to regroup and move to the next activity, calls out a special phrase and the children hear the command, understand the cue, quiet down and wait for the teacher to talk. 

You can probably remember your own preschool or elementary school teacher doing something similar to calm and quiet down the classroom and get everyone’s attention. At the time, you likely didn’t realize it was a purposeful and strategic classroom management technique. Instead, it probably felt like a fun game you played with your classmates and teacher. 

It isn’t easy to keep everyone on track when working with young kids who are learning the basics of how to socialize and adjust to a school setting. So, what can early childhood educators do to help their classroom run smoothly?

Organize Your Classroom 

An early childhood education classroom can be noisy, so the way you organize your room is essential in ensuring that effective learning is occurring wherever children are stationed. There are certain tips and tricks you learn from experience, like knowing how to separate noisy areas of the classroom from quiet ones. For example, blocks should be on the opposite side of the classroom from the reading nook. 

There should be designated areas for reading, playing, timeout, eating, etc. Each area should have its own set of rules. If the boundaries of each space are clear, difficult situations occur less and are resolved quicker. 

Provide Tools to Express Their Feelings  

Young children don’t always understand how to manage their emotions or communicate their feelings. When a child gets upset, answering the question, “What’s wrong?” can be challenging. Children don’t always need to communicate why they are upset if they can express their feelings creatively. 

ECE teachers can encourage their students to express their emotions through song, art, or movement in a quiet space set apart from the rest of the group. They should be allowed to manage their feelings by waiting in their safe, quiet space until they are able to participate. Teachers can offer gentle assistance if the students don’t know how to manage their emotions, all with the goal of continuing the flow and routines of the day.

Have a Plan for Transitions 

There will be many times throughout the day when children are transitioning from one activity to another. It’s essential to plan for these transitions. Consider using a countdown as part of your approach so children are ready to move on when the time comes. Announcing that you’re going to countdown from ten to one before moving on to the next activity helps children feel prepared to make their move to another activity or area of the classroom. 

Use Kid Friendly Labels 

Keeping your classroom organized shouldn’t fall entirely on your shoulders. Enlist the help of your students to pick up after themselves and take responsibility for their own messes. Use labeled plastic bins to organize classroom toys and supplies. Label the bins with pictures of each object and label the shelves where the bins are stored with the same pictures. This helps students clean up but also helps teach matching skills. 

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We all know disruptive behavior in the classroom is a pain, but the effects of poorly behaved students have more serious consequences.

First, disruptions can create havoc that impede students’ learning. When students’ attention is diverted from the task at hand, it can seem like a Herculean feat to get everyone focused again. And one informal observation estimated that a typical student experiences around 15 interruptions throughout the course of a school day. Add that up over the course of a year, and that is a lot of wasted time.

Second, when you are constantly dealing with disruptive students, it increases your stress levels. Yes, disruption among toddlers is to be expected and might be dismissed as, “just part of the job.” However, we all know just how much you juggle when dealing with young children. This accumulation of stress can cause burnout, leading to increased turnover rates, which can be costly all the way around.

Third, understanding how to behave in social settings, such as the classroom, is an important step in a child’s developmental process. And good behavior at this time affects so many other areas, including forming and maintaining positive relationships (a skill that will carry them through the rest of their lives).

So, it goes without saying how important good behavior is in the classroom. Luckily, there are a number of early childhood behavior management strategies you can incorporate into your teaching to mitigate disruptive behavior.

Below are seven tips for behavior management in child care to help you create a more peaceful classroom environment that will benefit your kids AND you.

Create structure

Having a sense of structure in your classroom has a number of positive effects on student behavior.

First, structure helps students better understand limits and boundaries. These two elements, along with expectations and consequences, are critical for helping children understand how to behave.

Second, for toddlers, structure and routines create an environment of predictability, which they crave. Kids need predictability to feel safe and better understand how to master the world around them at this young age. Only when they begin to feel safe and comfortable can they begin to learn and develop.

While there are some things that might be out of your control when creating a structured classroom environment (like class size) there are simple things you CAN do.

For instance, follow the old adage, “everything has a place,” and stick to it. Physical organization goes hand-in-hand with a structure and is one of the easiest ways to reinforce this idea. Second, make sure you have a schedule and stick to it.

Remember, schedules and routines are your friend.

Add play to the schedule

Speaking of schedules, one of the best childhood behavior management strategies is to add play to your students’ routine.

Many times, student outbursts are a result of bottled-up energy or frustrations they cannot verbalize. Think about yourself: when you feel stressed, you likely go for a walk or run or to the gym to work out. Just like you, children need an outlet.

Not only will daily play for toddlers help reduce anxiety, stress, and irritability, it will also help boost joy and self-esteem. In addition to helping with behavior, play also encourages creativity and helps with dexterity, physical strength, cognitive ability and so much more.

So, what is not to like?

Also, don’t forget to join in on the fun. It is a great way to better connect with your students, and when they feel connected to you, they are more likely to listen to you.

Finally, it is a great way to rediscover your inner kid!

Plan transitions

Are your transitions smooth and easy or rushed and unorganized?

If the answer is the latter, then that’s one area you can immediately correct to help with potential behavioral issues.

We know students respond differently to uncertainty. However, one thing is true regardless of the child: toddlers often struggle stopping one activity to begin another one. Think about yourself; no one wants to be interrupted when they are right in the middle of something (especially something they are enjoying).

In order to minimize behavioral issues that arise as a result of transitions, there are several things you can do.

First, make sure all your transition times are the same length, every time. The consistency will help your students’ with their routines. Second, make sure you give them a verbal cue (or some other auditory signal like a chime). The last thing you want to do is surprise them without any notice; that is the fastest way to find yourself in the middle of a meltdown as you are getting ready to begin the next activity in your lesson plan. Finally, make transition time fun. You can do this by incorporating a fun song or some other interesting activity that your students will look forward to.

And when thinking about transitions, don’t forget this is a great time to work with your students on their social skills. For instance, by pairing up students during the transition, it might eliminate some of their anxiety while also promoting collaboration (work with a friend during clean up).

By giving yourself enough time for students to gradually transition from one activity to another, along with fair warning, you’ll avoid stressful situations and reduce behavioral issues among your students.

Develop clear, specific rules

One of the most crucial early childhood behavior management strategies is setting expectations from the get go and sticking to them.

Sit down and create a list of classroom guidelines, keeping each one short, simple and easy to understand and remember.

For example, just about every early childhood education classroom has rules (or variations of) such as, “be kind,” “we listen,” “look with eyes” and “quiet voices.” Also, when developing your rules, steer clear of negative language. More on that below.

Once you’ve got your list of classroom guidelines, make sure you review each rule one-by-one with your students so everyone understands them. And when you review, make sure you’re being very specific so there’s no ambiguity.

Don’t be afraid to revisit the rules every morning, and throughout the day, to remind your students what is expected of them in the classroom.

Finally, make sure you are consistently enforcing the rules and in the same manner. As you know, toddlers pick up on things we might not expect them to. If they sense rules aren’t being enforced consistently and uniformly, they may begin ignoring them.

Accentuate the positive

When a child is not doing what you would like them to, your first inclination might be to scold them or use negative language. And while that is entirely understandable, it is not always the healthiest approach to remedy behavioral issues.

Instead of focusing on the negative, try to use positive language and feedback to encourage good behavior. Point out what children CAN do, instead of what they should not be doing.

Also, always be on the lookout for children exhibiting good behavior (like sharing a toy) and make sure to encourage and reward that behavior. Other kids will take notice. Finally, always be specific when offering praise versus keeping it general.

When you use positive language and acknowledge good behavior, you will help build a child’s confidence which works wonders for their mood and disposition, which helps reduce behavioral issues. Additionally, they will be more willing to please you in the future.

A picture’s worth a thousand words

It’s true, a picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to toddlers. They are wonderful visual learners (especially since their vocabulary is likely limited to just a handful of words or simple phrases), and visual supports complement verbal information and directions you give them.

Visual aids are great for behavior management in child care for a number of reasons. First and foremost, they turn abstract ideas into something more concrete a child can understand, which in turn increases the student’s comprehension and their independence (and who doesn’t want more self-sufficient toddlers?).  For example, use images of children demonstrating good behavior to help them understand what’s expected of them.

There are a variety of visual types that can help support toddler learning, including choice boards, emotion symbols, first/then statements, task sequences and so much more.

Additionally, you can use visuals to demonstrate proper student activity throughout the day.  For instance, hang a sign above the sink that shows proper hand washing technique. We know children will mirror what they see, so this is a wonderful way to empower them to mimic what they observe.

And don’t forget, visual aids are great to incorporate into your transition routines.

Engage parents

Family engagement is critical to so many aspects of a child’s success, including when it comes to early childhood behavior management strategies.

For starters, it’s helpful to understand what a child is dealing with outside the classroom walls. Perhaps they didn’t sleep well the night before or something that happened at home has carried over into the next day.

As a teacher, you need to understand what’s happening in a toddler’s world and take that into account when addressing challenging behaviors that might arise during the school day.

You also want to make sure you have a solid relationship with your students’ parents so you can have open and honest discussions about any problematic behavior that you’ve witnessed, so they can be on the lookout for the same behaviors at home. These aren’t the easiest conversations to have, but they become a lot easier when you’ve established a relationship with your students’ parents.

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Effective classroom management is essential in order for any classroom to run smoothly. However, this topic is largely overlooked by many current classroom teachers and those who are training emerging teachers in university programs. Therefore, the purpose of this plan is to provide research-based procedures, routines, and systems that will set a positive foundation for learning and keep my classroom, and those of others, running smoothly all year long. In order for effective learning to take place, the classroom environment must be set-up and managed in such a way that enables students to focus on learning. Having a pre-developed plan will allow me, as a beginning teacher, and others who may come across this plan, to enter the classroom on the first day of school prepared to set-up the students and ourselves for a school year of success. The following plan has been developed with an inclusive preschool-kindergarten classroom in mind, with adjustments for use in upper elementary grades noted as appropriate.

Early Childhood Education – Inclusive

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Mary Ann Culver

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Starr Keyes

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School of Intervention Services

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Spring 4-13-2016

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Janosky, Megan, "Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom Management Plan" (2016). Honors Projects . 211. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/211

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Letovo Schoolcampus / atelier PRO

• Curated by Fernanda Castro
• Architects: atelier PRO
• Area Area of this architecture project Area:  39000 m²
• Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
• Photographs Photographs: NARODIZKIY , Dmitry Voinov , atelier PRO
• Interior Design : Atelier PRO , Thijs Klinkhamer
• Landscape Designer : Buro Sant en Co
• Client:  Letovo
• Project Architects:  Dorte Kristensen, Pascale Leistra, Karho Yeung
• Design Team:  Thijs Klinkhamer, Abel de Raadt, Alessia Topolnyk
• Russian Co Architect:  Atrium, Moscow
• City:  Moscow
• Country:  Russia
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Text description provided by the architects. The official grand opening of a special school, Letovo School , took place in Moscow last September. The assignment entailed a 20 hectare schoolcampus with educational facilities, student housing and school staff housing. The school campus offers extended outdoor sports facilities with a soccer stade, a running track, tennis courts and basketball courts. In addition there is a greenhouse, a treeyard and ample space for wandering and relaxation in the green.

While the architecture and interior of the school were designed by atelier PRO, the landscape design was developed by Buro Sant en Co landscape architecture. Russian firm Atrium Architectural Studio was responsible for the technical execution. In 2014 Atelier PRO had won the international design competition, the construction began mid-2016 and the campus was taken into use by mid-2018.

Letovo, a dream come true Letovo School is a special school for gifted and motivated children aged 12 to 17. The idea to create the school came from entrepreneur and philanthropist Vadim Moshkovich: ‘My dream was to offer talented children from all over the country access to high-quality education, regardless of their parents’ financial means. This school makes it possible for them to continue their studies at the 10 best universities in the country or at one of the top 50 universities in the world.’

Landscape-inspired design and shape Located in Novaya Moskva,southwest of Moscow ,the campus sits atop a beautiful plot of land that slopes down to a forest-lined river. Distinctive level variations were applied in and around the school to integrate the architecture into the landscape.

The shape of the large complex brings it down to a human scale for the children: the building appears to dance across the landscape due to its dynamic design. Due to the perspective effect one only ever sees part of the building's full size when walking around, which gives the impression of a refined scale. The building’s contours and flowing curves create surprising indoor and outdoor spaces as well.

The heart of the school: the central hub The central hub is the place where day-to-day life at the school unfolds. This flexible, transformable space will be used throughout the day as an informal meeting place. The dance studio on the ground floor can be transformed through a few simple adjustments into a theatre with a stage, a cosy living room or an auditorium that can accommodate 1,000 people for special events such as graduation ceremonies and large celebrations, as seen at the grand opening. This central hub connects the building’s three wings: the art wing, the south wing with science- and general-use rooms and the sports wing

Learning environment with a diversity in working spaces Letovo envisioned an innovative and modern take on existing education in Russia. In the spatial design, this perspective translates into space for theoretical education as well as special areas for group work and independent study in the tapered building wings. In the library wing there are silence spaces workshop spaces and a debating room. These are all supportive to the student’s personal development. 

Sports programme In addition to the extended sports outdoor facilities, the indoor supply of sports facilities is substantial. These cover fitness rooms, martial arts rooms, a swimming pool, a small and a large sports hall. Around the sports hall there’s an indoor running track which can be used throughout the year. It is available to school staff and external users as well.

The interior, also designed by atelier PRO, is tailored to the aims of the ambitious programme. The design of the interior also focuses extensively on the various spaces where students can go to chill and meet up with friends. The extreme cold in this area makes the school’s indoor atmosphere important for relaxation.

Ambitous learning environment The Russian client has established a private, non-profit school which aims to be the most prestigious school in the country and to offer the best educational programme through a Russion and an IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum. Students’ personal development is paramount, with the school adopting a holistic approach. It is a true learning environment that provides scope for a range of disciplines, areas of interest and recreational opportunities to foster children’s development. This aim is supported by the campus facilities and functions.

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• Dine in style: Moscow City is home to 100+ cafes and restaurants, including Europe’s highest restaurant and ice-cream shop
• See Moscow like never before: Ascend to one of Moscow City’s observation decks for an unparalleled panorama of Moscow
• Admire world-class architecture: Each of Moscow City’s skyscrapers has distinctive architecture and design
• Learn something new: Visit the Museum of High-Rise Architecture in Moscow or the Metro Museum

Moscow City is a multifunctional complex in the west of Moscow, which has come to represent the booming business of Russia’s capital. Its skyscrapers enrich Moscow’s skyline, contrasting the medieval cupolas and Stalinist high-rises. Visitors to Moscow City can enjoy entertainment high in the sky, as the complex is home not just to offices, but to restaurants, cinemas, viewing platforms, and museums.

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History of Moscow City

Moscow City was first conceived in 1991 by honoured Soviet architect Boris Tkhor, who proposed to construct a business center in Moscow. It would be complete with gleaming skyscrapers rivalling those of New York and London, to reflect the new life and growing ambitions of post-Soviet Russia.

The chosen site was a stone quarry and disused industrial zone in western Moscow, in between the Third Ring Road and Moskva River. Initially, the territory was divided into 20 sections arranged in a horseshoe shape around a central zone. The skyscrapers would increase in height as they spiralled around the central section, with shorter structures built on the waterfront to give the taller buildings behind a view of the river. 

Architect Gennady Sirota, who contributed to iconic projects such as the Olympic Sports Complex on Prospekt Mira, was selected as the chief architect, and many other world-famous architects were attracted to Moscow to realise their visions in Moscow City.

What can you see and do at Moscow City?

Where Moscow’s cityscape was once dominated by Stalin’s Seven Sisters skyscrapers , this is no more. Moscow City is home to eight of Russia’s ten tallest buildings, six of which exceed 300 metres in height. More buildings are still under construction there today, including the One Tower (which will be Europe’s second-tallest building). Once completed, Moscow City will comprise more than 20 innovative structures.

Each of Moscow City’s skyscrapers was designed by its own architect, lending the cluster of skyscrapers a unique appearance. Aside from being a site of architectural wonder, Moscow City is a place for leisure and entertainment with over 100 cafes and restaurants, exhibition spaces, cinemas, viewing platforms, and more.

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• Completed in 2017
• Architects: Sergey Tchoban and Peter Schweger

The East Federation Tower is the tallest building in Moscow, and the second-tallest building in Europe after the Lakhta Centre in St Petersburg. Visitors can enjoy a luxurious meal of seafood, truffles or steak at restaurant ‘Sixty’ on the 62nd floor of the West Tower, or visit Europe’s highest observation deck, ‘Panorama 360’, on the 89th floor of the East Tower.

Did you know? The ice cream and chocolate shop on the 360 observation deck are the highest in the world!

• South Tower: 354m, 85 floors; North Tower: 254m, 49 floors
• Completed in 2015
• Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

The South OKO Tower is the third-tallest building in Russia and Europe. Here, you can visit ‘Ruski’ to dine on hearty Russian cuisine cooked on a real Russian stove, and have a drink in the ice bar. Alternatively, visit restaurant, nightclub and performance space ‘Birds’; the restaurant is the highest in Europe, situated on the 86th floor roof terrace alongside an observation deck. The OKO Towers are also home to karaoke club ‘City Voice’.

Did you know? Underneath OKO Towers is the largest underground parking in Europe, with 16 levels and 3,400 parking spaces.

Mercury Tower

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• Architects : Mikhail Posokhin, Frank Williams, Gennady Sirota

Another multifunctional skyscraper, which was designed as the first truly ‘green’ building in Moscow. The Mercury Tower has a distinct geometric shape and copper-coloured glazing, and was the tallest building in Europe upon completion. Visit ‘More i myaso’ (Sea and meat) on the first floor of the tower to enjoy European and Mediterranean cuisine whilst surrounded by greenery. On the 2nd and 40th floors a modern art gallery, the ‘ILONA-K artspace’, has just opened.

City of Capitals

• Moscow Tower: 302m, 76 floors; St Petersburg Tower: 257m, 65 floors
• Completed in 2009
• Architect: Bureau NBBJ

The unique geometric design of the City of Capitals towers resembles stacks of rotating blocks, and is rooted in Constructivism of the early Soviet period (many Soviet Constructivist buildings can be found in Moscow). Visitors to the Moscow Tower can enjoy a range of cuisines – traditional Italian dishes on the summer terrace of ‘Tutto Bene’, Panasian cuisine in the tropical luxury of the ‘Bamboo Bar’ on the 1st floor’, and poke or smoothie bowls at ‘Soul in the Bowl’ cafe on the 80th floor.

Tower on the Embankment

• Tower A: 84m; Tower B:127m; Tower C: 268m, 61 floors
• Completed in 2007
• Architects: Vehbi Inan and Olcay Erturk

After completion, the Tower on the Embankment was the tallest building in Europe, and is now the 13th tallest. It houses the headquarters of several large Russian and international  companies, including IBM and KPMG. There are two cafes located on the 1st floor of Tower C – self-service café ‘Obed Bufet’ (Lunch Buffet) and Bakery Chain ‘Khleb Nasushchny’ (Daily Bread).

Evolution Tower

• 255m tall, 54 floors
• Architects: Philip Nikandrov and RMJM Scotland Ltd

Evolution is Moscow City’s most recognisable tower, and the 11th tallest building in Russia. Its façade is a true architectural marvel, comprising continuous strips of curved glazing spiralling high into  the sky. According to the architect, Philip Nikandrov, the spiral shape of the tower honours centuries of architectural design in Russia, from the onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral to Vladimir Shukhov’s Tatlin Tower, a masterpiece of Constructivist design. Outside the Evolution tower is a landscaped terrace and pedestrian zone descending to the Presnenskaya Embankment, which was also designed by Nikandrov.

Did you know? Moscow’s largest wedding palace was supposed to be built on the site of the Evolution tower, though the project was abandoned.

• 239m tall, 60 floors
• Completed in 2011

Imperia’s interesting design has a curved roof and an arched glass façade. Inside the tower are various cafes including ‘City Friends’ for all-day breakfasts and light lunches, ‘Mama in the City’ for simple meals of Russian cuisine, and ‘abc kitchen’ for European and Indian-inspired dishes. Alternatively, visit ‘High Bar’ on the 56th floor for cocktails with a view. In Imperia you’ll also find the Museum of High-Rise Construction in Moscow (suitably located on the 56th floor), and the Camera Immersive Theatre.

Did you know? Inside Vystavochnaya metro station is the Metro Museum , dedicated to the history of the beautiful Moscow Metro!

• 130m tall, 26 floors
• Completed in 2001
• Architect: Boris Tkhor

Tower 2000 was Moscow City’s first tower. It stands on the opposite bank of the Moskva River, and houses a viewing platform from which visitors can admire an unparalleled panorama of Moscow City. The Bagration Bridge reaches across the river from the tower to Moscow City, and underneath are piers from where you can take boat trips.

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Afimall is Moscow’s largest entertainment and shopping complex, home to 450 shops, cafes and restaurants, a cinema, and a virtual-reality game park. The shopping centre is located in the central section of Moscow City, and a cinema and concert hall are currently under construction there.

What’s nearby?

Sechenov Botanical Gardens: The botanical gardens of the First Moscow State Medical University was created for students’ training and research in 1946. Today it is open for free visits, and is home to a large arboretum.

Park Krasnaya Presnya: This park belonged to the Studenets estate of the Gagarin princes. It is a monument of 18th and 19th century landscaping, with Dutch ponds, ornate bridges, and tree-lined alleys. There are also sports facilities, sports equipment rental, and cafes.

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Email: [email protected]

Phone: +7 (495) 730-23-33

Nearest metro: Mezhdunarodnaya (closest to the skyscrapers), Delovoy Tsentr (underneath Afimall), Vystavochnaya (closest to Expocentre)

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Letovo Schoolcampus, Moscow, Russia

Letovo, the dream came true.

Letovo School is a special school for gifted and motivated children aged 12 to 17. An idea to create the school came from entrepreneur and philanthropist Vadim Moshkovich: ‘My dream was to offer talented children from all over the country access to high-quality education, regardless of their parents’ financial means. This school makes it possible for them to continue their studies at the 10 best universities in the country or at one of the top 50 universities in the world.’

New high school campus for 1000 students in southwest Moscow, including boarding facilities for 500 students, teachers residence 100 apartments, and huge outdoor sport facilities.

• Street + number: Zimenkovskaya street, Sosenskoye settlement, Moscow, Russia
• City: Moscow
• Country: Russia
• Total campus area: 20 ha
• Gross Floor area school: 20.000m²
• Gross Floor area boarding : 10.000m²
• Gross Floor area teachers residence: 9.000m²
• Start design: October 2014
• Start construction: September 2015
• Completion date: August 2018
• Opening: September 1018
• Project architects Dorte Kristensen, Pascale Leistra, Karho Yeung
• Design team Thijs Klinkhamer, Abel de Raadt, Alessia Topolnyk
• Architecture: Atelier PRO architects
• Russian co-architect: Atrium architectural studio, Moscow
• Interior Design: Atelier PRO, Thijs Klinkhamer in cooperation Nadia Fedotova Moscow
• Landscape Designer: Buro Sant en Co landscape architecture, the Hague
• Name: Letovo
• Website: en.letovo.ru

Landscape-inspired design, shape and brickworks Located in Novaya Moskva, southwest of Moscow, the campus sits atop a beautiful plot of land that slopes down to a forest-lined river. Distinctive level variations were applied in and around the school to integrate the architecture into the landscape.

The shape of the large complex brings it down to a human scale for the children: the building appears to dance across the landscape due to its dynamic design. Due to the perspective effect one only ever sees part of the building's full size when walking around, which gives the impression of a refined scale. The building’s contours and flowing curves create surprising indoor and outdoor spaces as well.

To accentuate this curved shapes and to have the building blend into the landscape brick seemed a rather obvious choice. The natural ingredients of brick such as clay, sand water, air and fire gives the school building a natural setting as if the building has been there endlessly. Brick with its solid and sturdy exposure. We choose a sandy light colored brick so in all wheather circumstances it will have a warm glance.  

Letovo School Moscow, level 0 garden level

Letovo School Moscow, level 1 entrance level

Letovo School Moscow, level 2

Letovo School Moscow. Section A

Letovo School Moscow. Section B

• Central hub, 1000 persons
• Auditorium, 200 persons
• Debating room, 50 persons
• 40 classrooms
• 3 recreational zones
• 5 library spaces
• 9 sciencelabs
• Exposition / green house
• Canteen, 500 persons
• Big sports hall
• Small sports hall
• Swimming pool
• Martial arts
• 2 spaces fitness

5 studentent houses for 500 students

3 teacher apartment blocks

• Soccer field
• Stade for athletics
• Tennis courts
• Baseball fields
• Green house

The heart of the school: the central hub

The central hub is the place where day-to-day life at the school unfolds. This flexible, transformable space will be used throughout the day as an informal meeting place. The dance studio on the ground floor can be transformed through a few simple adjustments into a theatre with a stage, a cosy living room or an auditorium that can accommodate 1,000 people for special events such as graduation ceremonies and large celebrations, as seen at the grand opening. This central hub connects the building’s three wings: the art wing, the south wing with science- and general-use rooms and the sports wing.

Learning environment with a diversity in working spaces

Letovo envisioned an innovative and modern take on existing education in Russia. In the spatial design, this perspective translates into space for theoretical education as well as special areas for group work and independent study in the tapered building wings. In the library wing there are silence spaces workshop spaces and a debating room. These are all supportive to the student’s personal development.  

Sports programme

In addition to the extended sports outdoor facilities, the indoor supply of sports facilities is substantial. These cover fitness rooms, martial arts rooms, a swimming pool, a small and a large sports hall. Around the sports hall there’s an indoor running track which can be used throughout the year. It is available to school staff and external users as well.

The interior, also designed by atelier PRO, is tailored to the aims of the ambitious programme. The design of the interior also focuses extensively on the various spaces where students can go to chill and meet up with friends. The extreme cold in this area makes the school’s indoor atmosphere important for relaxation.

Ambitous learning environment

The Russian client has established a private, non-profit school which aims to be the most prestigious school in the country and to offer the best educational programme through a Russion and an IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum. Students’ personal development is paramount, with the school adopting a holistic approach. It is a true learning environment that provides scope for a range of disciplines, areas of interest and recreational opportunities to foster children’s development. This aim is supported by the campus facilities and functions.

In December of 2016 the architectural project of school was awarded by Architectural Council of Moscow as the best project in the sphere of education and health care.

Photography: NARODIZKIY www.narodizkiy.com Dmitry Voinov dmitryvoinov.com

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