The first days of school are the most crucial in implementing procedures and routines. For example, when a visitor walks into my room the students know to show “peace and quiet”. Also, to get my student’s attention I say, “Show Me Hands and Eyes” and they follow by repeating “Hands and Eyes”. This is a great way to get them focused quickly during instruction. Every child in my classroom has a job. This makes them feel important and teaches responsibility. Conflict resolution skills are also used daily in my classroom. For example, my students are taught to say, “I don’t like it when you _________.” This helps them to use their “big voice”. Conscious Discipline has been a game-changer in my classroom. It has helped develop discipline within
