The #1 Mistake Teachers Make in Classroom Behavior Management (And How to Fix It)

🛑 The #1 Mistake Teachers Make in Classroom Behaviour Management (And How to Fix It)

Here’s the truth:
Too many teachers jump straight to reacting — giving warnings, setting consequences, or escalating — without first understanding why the behaviour is happening.

🎯 The #1 mistake? Focusing on control instead of connection.
When we treat behaviour as something to be managed rather than understood, we miss the deeper needs behind the disruption.

✔️ What works instead?
✅ Build strong relationships before issues arise
✅ Establish clear routines and expectations
✅ Stay curious about what a student’s behaviour is communicating
✅ Partner with support staff and families early
✅ Use behaviour as data, not defiance

As a former K–12 principal, I’ve seen what happens when schools shift from punishment to purpose. The results? Fewer escalations, more engaged students, and calmer classrooms.

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