Conquering Class Management

Overview

Struggling with nonstop chatter, disruptions, and restless energy from the kids you work with? This course provides participants with simple, actionable strategies to effectively manage student behavior and create a calmer, more focused learning environment. This course also explores the root causes of disruptive behaviors, helping you understand the underlying factors contributing to these challenges and how to address them effectively. Participants will explore practical techniques for reducing excessive talking, fostering respect, and maintaining engagement using clear expectations, structured routines, and positive reinforcement.

Designed for classroom teachers, kids yoga instructors, and educators working with groups of kids, this course offers strategies that can be easily integrated into any teaching setting. You’ll learn how to redirect disruptive energy, encourage mindful participation, and cultivate a peaceful atmosphere where students can thrive. By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident in managing behaviors while creating a supportive and engaging space for learning.

What You’ll Learn

• 20 practical strategies to reduce excessive talking and classroom disruptions
• Factors contributing to disruptive behaviors
• How to set clear, positive expectations and boundaries from the start
• Techniques to build respect, cooperation, and mindfulness among students
• Ways to use positive reinforcement to encourage active participation
• How to structure class time to minimize distractions and maintain focus
• Effective transitions and routines that keep students engaged
• Strategies for redirecting disruptive energy into constructive actions
• Tools to create a peaceful and productive classroom atmosphere

Who is this Course For

This course is for anyone who works with groups of kids, including kids yoga instructors, classroom teachers, after-school program leaders, and childcare providers, who want to improve classroom management and create a calmer, more focused learning environment.

Course Details

• Course length: 90 minutes of recorded lecture.
• Start anytime, finish anytime.
• This on demand course never expires, so you can revisit the material anytime to reinforce and deepen your understanding.
• An informative handout is available for download.
• A course certificate is issued after the completion of a quiz.
• This course is eligible for 2 hours of continuing education with Yoga Alliance and may also qualify for professional development hours for educators, depending on their licensing requirements. Participants are encouraged to check with their licensing bodies for eligibility.

Course Outcomes