CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR EVERY SEASON

Keeping your classroom running smoothly doesn’t have to be a chore! Refreshing your classroom management routines with seasonal games is an easy and engaging way to keep students in any grade level motivated and on-task all year long. Plus, once you put these simple games together, they can be used for years to come. Check out these fun, themed classroom management games for every season, and use them in your own classroom for more exciting and effective management strategies!

WHY SEASONAL GAMES WORK

Teachers and students alike thrive on variety, and seasonal themes make learning feel fresh and fun. Classroom management games provide a structured way to reinforce clear expectations for students' behavior while adding a playful twist. Plus, a well-placed game can prevent any disruptive behavior before it starts, making your teaching days smoother and more enjoyable.

The classroom management plan you put in place at the beginning of the school year will work for a little while. However, maintaining expected behaviors throughout the entire school year can be one of the biggest challenges. It does not matter if you are one of the veteran teachers at your school, or if it is your first year teaching, classroom management techniques need a little refresh throughout the year to encourage positive classroom behavior.

Some benefits of using seasonal management games:

• Keeps routines fresh and engaging – Changing games with the seasons keeps students excited about classroom expectations and prevents monotony.
• Encourages teamwork and positive behavior – Students are more likely to work together and have good relationships when they are engaged in a fun and familiar challenge.
• Simple to prep and reusable for years – Once you set up a seasonal game, it’s ready to use again and again with minimal adjustments.
• Uses affordable, easy-to-find materials – Most seasonal games can be created with paper cutouts, small tokens, or simple printable templates, keeping costs low and spending less time prepping.
• Helps establish predictable classroom routines – Students know what to expect and look forward to new challenges, making transitions smoother.

A GAME FOR EVERY SEASON

These seasonal classroom management games will help students meet your classroom expectations through cute, functional, and useful management games!

In the time leading up to winter break, spring break, or any school break, students may become restless. Even in the most well-managed classroom, there are times when even the most effective classroom management strategies need a little refresh.

Seasonal games help maintain focus and reinforce classroom rules in a fun way. Similarly, when returning from a break, these games help students readjust to classroom procedures more smoothly. They create a positive classroom environment for the whole class.

This visual behavior management system helped my students get excited to earn rewards.

LOW PREP-HIGH IMPACT GAMES

Want to make classroom management a breeze? Checkout this Seasonal Classroom Management Bundle with all games for all year!

1. Print and laminate materials.
2. Add velcro or magnets to the back.
3. Store them in labeled pouches, and pull them out when the seasons change.                                Once it’s set up, you can reuse it year after year! Saving you so much time!

The best part…any of the prizes earned don't have to break the bank. Students love working for any prize! A few ideas…

• Privileges (line leader, sit in a special seat, pick a brain break)
• Classroom perks (extra art time, choose the morning song, no shoes in class)
• Small treats (stickers, bookmarks, or a teacher note home)

Effective teaching happens when there are positive teacher-student relationships and a classroom management strategy that meets the needs of your students. A fun, easy classroom management game that provides clear expectations and positive reinforcement works wonders in the classroom. From elementary school students to middle school students, games that increase student motivation and buy-in are always a good idea!

By incorporating these easy, engaging seasonal games, you’ll keep students excited, motivated, and on their best behavior from the first days of school through the very last day—without adding extra stress to your plate.

Happy teaching!

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