Table of Contents
Preface xi
Introduction: Teaching: Not for the Faint of Heart! xv
Part I Building a Solid Foundation for Classroom Discipline 1
Chapter 1 What Is 1-2-3 Magic? 3
Chapter 2 Identifying Start Behavior and Stop Behavior 7
Chapter 3 Challenging the Little Adult Assumption 12
Chapter 4 Avoiding the Two Biggest Discipline Mistakes 16
Chapter 5 Which Type of Teacher Are You? 20
Part II Managing Undesirable Behavior: Classroom Discipline Step 1 27
Chapter 6 Getting Results through Counting 29
Chapter 7 Advice for Nearly Any Counting Challenge 42
Chapter 8 How to Handle Peer Conflicts, Pouting, and Tantrums 57
Chapter 9 Getting Started with Counting 62
Part III Managing Testing and Manipulation 69
Chapter 10 Recognizing the Six Kinds of Testing and Manipulation 71
Chapter 11 Tales from the Trenches 84
Chapter 12 More Serious Offenses 95
Part IV Encouraging Good Behavior: Classroom Discipline Step 2 107
Chapter 13 Establishing Positive Routines 109
Chapter 14 Using 1-2-3 Magic When Your Class Is on the Move 129
Chapter 15 Coordinating Arrival, Dismissal, and Transitions 140
Chapter 16 Completing Classroom Jobs and Chores 145
Chapter 17 Getting the Schoolwork Done 149
Chapter 18 Conducting Class Meetings 156
Chapter 19 Discussing Behavior Issues with Your Students 161
Part V Strengthening Your Relationships with Your Students: Classroom Discipline Step 3 169
Chapter 20 Utilizing Praise, Fun, and Forgiveness 171
Chapter 21 How to Practice Sympathetic Listening 176
Chapter 22 Working Collaboratively with Parents 186
Part VI Tips for Using 1-2-3 Magic at Different Grade Levels 191
Chapter 23 Preschool and Day Care 193
Chapter 24 Elementary Grades 201
Chapter 25 Middle School 205
Chapter 26 A Note about Students with Special Needs 216
Part VII Collaborating with Administrators 225
Chapter 27 Administrative Policy and Teacher Support 227
Chapter 28 Teacher Self-Evaluation Checklist 237
Part VIII Looking Forward 245
Chapter 29 Enjoying Your New Classroom 247
Appendix 252
Index 257
About the Authors 265