<p>Setting the stage for success:</p> <ol> <li>Establishing clear expectations <ol> <li>Communicating and modeling desired behaviors</li> <li>Involving students in co-creating norms</li> <li>Defining clear procedures for daily activities</li> </ol> </li> <li>Building positive teacher-student relationships <ol> <li>get to know your students and show empathy</li> <li>fostering belonging and community</li> <li>positive reinforcement</li> </ol> </li> <li>creating a structured and predictable environment <ol> <li>clear routine and procedures</li> <li>arranging the classroom strategically</li> <li>implementing efficient storage solutions</li> </ol> </li> <li>being proactive, not reactive <ol> <li>anticipating potential issues and planning accordingly</li> <li>addressing minor disruptions promptly and calmly</li> </ol> </li> </ol>