Teacher attitude is very important, especially at the beginning of the year. It's so much easier to get easier than to get tougher as the year goes on. While you don't have to be mean, it is important to start each year with a no-nonsense attitude. Firmness and clearly established expectations provide students with what you expect and allow them to settle in and understand how to be successful academically and behaviorally. See this article for my top ten classroom management techniques.
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