Tomorrow is always fresh.

Today I went into class prepared for the worst after the kerfuffle yesterday. Following Mrs D's advice about classroom management yesterday, I was resolved to jump on the first test of my behaviour management and squash it soundly, only I didn't have to. The class was extremely happy to co-operate today. I did give out several warnings, and two students got to time out, but that was at computer and the kids all get a bit feral at computer. I was very pleased with how the day went today.

Something I found particularly interesting about today: You don't always have to push, push, push to keep the kids working. At lunch time Mrs D. said to me:

"I think the kids look really tired. Lets just settle them down and let them have an hour to wind down, watch a film and finish off some work". 

So we did just that. The kids all settled down and watched, drew or finished off, and we ended the week in a calm positive way. I think that it was the best strategy after a testing first week for both me and the kids.