Building Stronger Classrooms, Together
Discover 4 classroom management modules that boost engagement, reduce stress, and build stronger classrooms. Join the STRONG Teacher’s Lounge.
As teachers, we all know the truth: classroom management can make or break a school year. When it’s strong, teaching feels joyful and sustainable. When it’s shaky, every day can feel like an uphill climb.
That’s why I’ve been working hard to create practical, research-based modules that help teachers strengthen their classroom management skills. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at some of the resources I’ve been building — and invite you to join me in taking this work even further inside the STRONG Teacher’s Lounge.
The Modules We Built
Each of these modules follows a simple, consistent format:
- A clear big idea grounded in research
- Practical frameworks you can try tomorrow
- Examples for different grade levels
- Reflection questions to deepen your practice
Here’s a quick snapshot of the ones we worked on today:
1. Proactive Classroom Management
Instead of constantly reacting to misbehavior, this module shows you how to prevent problems before they start. We dig into:
- Seating strategies that minimize disruption
- Visual and auditory cues for smooth transitions
- “Withitness” — the art of knowing what’s happening everywhere in your room
- Planning routines that eliminate common issues
2. Positive Reinforcement & Growth Mindset
This module explores why praise and encouragement are more powerful than punishment. Inside you’ll find:
- How to give specific, authentic praise
- Meaningful ways to celebrate achievements (without gimmicks)
- Tools to help students see mistakes as opportunities
- Confidence-building strategies that create lasting change
3. Student Empowerment & Leadership
Empowered students aren’t just better behaved — they’re more engaged. In this module we cover:
- Giving voice and choice in assignments, seating, and goal-setting
- Classroom jobs and committees that build ownership
- Project-based learning tied to real-world challenges
- Building a welcoming, humanized classroom environment
4. Modern Classroom Management: From Control to Connection
Classroom management has shifted — and this module explores how:
- Moving from rule-enforcement to relationship-building
- Designing your classroom space for learning flow
- Developing teacher “withitness” and problem-solving mindsets
- Embracing flexibility, feedback, and reflection as tools for growth
Why This Matters
Strong classroom management isn’t about control. It’s about connection, prevention, and empowerment. When we master these skills, we don’t just survive teaching — we thrive. We feel less stressed, more fulfilled, and better able to help our students succeed.
Join the Conversation
These modules are just the beginning. Inside the STRONG Teacher’s Lounge, we’re building a community where teachers can:
- Access resources like these modules
- Share real-life classroom strategies
- Support one another through wins and challenges
- Grow stronger — together
If you’ve ever wished for a space where teaching feels a little less heavy and a lot more joyful, I’d love to invite you to join us.
