One-Minute Discipline (PDF)

For classroom teachers at all levels, here is a unique collection
of practical, proven-effective techniques and ready-to-use tools
for managing classroom behavior and creating the positive
environment that students and teachers need to promote learning.

Each classroom-tested strategy is presented in a simple-to-use
format for quick reference that shows: What the technique or idea
is, Why you need it, and How to make it work. Plus, the techniques
are complemented by support ideas, time-saving reproducible forms,
lively illustrations, and interesting, reproducible quote about
teaching.

For easy to use, it s all printed in a big, 8-1/2" x 11" lay-flat
format for easy photocopying and its organized into 10 sections:

* PHILOSOPHY provides a philosophical framework for the
strategies presented in the book, such as "The Three C s of
Teaching."

* KNOW YOU "CLIENTS" features activities and surveys,
including "Icebreaker: Backpack Introductions" and the "student
Survey," to help you learn about your students and their
needs.

* HOME AND SCHOOL gives you support ideas and reproducible
forms for improving the home school connection, such as
"Newsletters" and "Parent Homework Letter."

* THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL offers tops and ready-to-use
tools for getting the school year off to a positive start,
including "Classroom Rules Checklist" and "Classroom Welcome
Sign."

* VOCABULARY presents effective techniques for modifying
student behavior, such as "Grandma s Law," which motivates students
with a payoff ("desert") for completing a task.

* TECHNIQUE, STRATEGIES, AND GOOD IDEAS is packed with
easy-to-use ideas, including "Noise Level Control" and "One-Minute
Correction," for solving discipline problems.

* TEACHING SKILLS provides practical procedures that
enhance your teaching and decrease disruptive behavior, such as
"Transition Time" to reduce the time spent between activities and a
"Teacher Self-Assessment" to help you evaluate and improve your
teaching techniques.

* GREAT "LITTLE GEMS" offers a variety of helpful
discipline and teaching strategies. For example, "Token Economies"
shows you how to use a pint system to reward good behavior.

* SURVIVAL SKILLS gives you invaluable ideas for
conserving energy and relieving stress, such as "Crisis Management"
and the "24-Hour Rule" for handling difficult situations.

* FORMS features time-saving, reproducible forms,
including "Substitute Teacher Form," "Office Discipline Ticket,"
and "Student/Teacher/Parent Action Contract."

In short, One-Minute Discipline is a practical guide
providing effective, easy-to-implement approaches to the many
classroom management and discipline challenges that teaches face
every day.