Naomi O'Brien
Name
I Gotta A Feeling: Mastering Classroom Management (1st)
Session Type
Workshop
Track
1st Grade Experience
Description

If disruptive behavior and students not staying on task are throwing off your kindergarten flow, it’s time to remix your classroom management! Join Naomi for an upbeat, high-energy session that will help you turn the chaos into harmony and keep your classroom running like a well-tuned playlist. You’ll learn how to teach with urgency, so students stay engaged and in rhythm, leaving no time for off-task behavior. Discover how to build a classroom culture where students feel motivated to hit the right notes—participating, completing work, and staying on task. Plus, you’ll explore strategies to handle any blowups and get the class back on track smoothly, like a DJ dropping the perfect recovery track.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a toolkit of strategies to:

  • Turn down the noise—reduce disruptions and keep students in sync with learning.
  • Set the tone—build a classroom atmosphere that’s upbeat, positive, and motivating.
  • Drop the beat when things get off track—bounce back from blowups with confidence and ease.
  • Keep the hits coming—maintain a smooth flow that makes every moment count.

Get ready to hit play on a classroom management routine that keeps everyone engaged, focused, and ready to jam!

Session Research
Wong, H. K., & Wong, R. T. (2009). The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher.

Hammond, Z. (2015). Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students.