There are several ways that help the classroom run smoothly. I'll mention a few I've seen.
In the class I work in the teacher has a card system to help children monitor their own behavior. Each child has a pocket with different colored cards in it. I believe the cards go in order from green, to yellow, to orange, to blue, to red. Green is good to go. Yellow is a warning. Orange means they spend 5 recess minutes pondering or discussing their behavior. Blue I believe is a visit to the principal's office, and red is a parent call or meeting.
I do like in the module how the kids have the option to work their way back to a good status during the day, as the teacher I work with doesn't have this option, that I know of.
Proximity is a big one! It's amazing with some kids how just having an adult/teacher presence close by can help them remember to listen and be calm.
Routine is another big one. It's important for the kids (and teacher!) to have a basic schedule to rely on.
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