Numerous research studies show that classroom mangement is a key factor in helping students to learn. Classroom management is also the number one area where new teachers (and even many experienced teachers) identify a need for further professional development. "Classroom Managment," based on extensive research and many years of practical experience, is an attempt to address this need. Improved classroom management can not only help to increase learning, but also to make teaching more enjoyable and satisfying. "Classroom Management" is a practical book that can provide teachers in grades 5 - 9 with hundreds of proven strategies, tips and techniques that they can use to improve their skills in the area of classroom managment. In addition, 125 ready-to-use classroom activities (along with the black-line masters for related handouts) are included to engage your students in establishing a more positive classroom environment which is more conducive to learning. There are three major sections within this book as follows: A - Tips and Strategies For The First Few Weeks Of School; B - How To Deal Effectively With Inappropriate Behavior; C - Common Traits Of Highly Effective Teachers. Chapter titles include: 1 - A Simple Beginning That Can Create Lasting Effects 2 - Classroom Rules That Really Make A Difference 3 - Classroom Routines That Will Make Teaching Easier For You 4 - The Benefits Of Establishing A Positive Classroom Environment 5 - The Benefits of Developing Empathetic Listening Skills 6 - Constructive Assertiveness 7 - How To Successfully Resolve Conflicts 8 - How To Teach Your Students Anger Management 9 - Specific Discipline Strategies 10 - How Your Teaching Methods Impact Classroom Managment 11- Looking After Yourself "Classroom Management" can also help teachers to form a consistent, proven model to use in handling inappropriate classroom behavior. This book can help all teachers to better understand the strategies and techniques that highly effective teachers use on a daily basis to improve student behavior and increase student success.