Provide specific guidelines and directions. Be personal and genuine with the students. Use descriptive encouragement. Use age-appropriate language. Circulate the classroom.
Students get a check or a star for good behavior.
Be a good role model. Have a positive attitude. Be enthusiastic about the material. Use the buddy system for students who have a hard time obeying rules. The buddies help them stay on task and answer as many questions as possible before the students approach the teacher.