Classroom Routines Teaching Resources
Do you need help with classroom routine ideas this school year? Our teacher team has created dozens of resources to make explaining your routines and keeping students on routine easy — from classroom job printables and charts to visual calendars that walk students through your daily class schedules.
These teacher-created resources help students stay on task and keep things moving throughout the school day for a day that’s easier on you and your students both.
How Do Routines Help Teachers With Classroom Management?
Are you exploring the addition of routines to your classroom to help kick-start your classroom management? You may be pleasantly surprised by the results!
Routines play a substantial role in successful classroom management because they help provide structure for the day. This can help students know what to expect and, in turn, that helps students to be more successful too!
Classroom Routine Examples and Ideas
Looking for some routines that can help your classroom management this school year? Here are some periods of the school day when setting up routines can make a big difference to your classroom management, plus resources to help set them up!
1. Morning Routines
Mornings are more manageable when students know just what to do when they arrive at school, so you can take attendance and get ready for the day while they're stowing bookbags and getting ready to learn!
2. Line Up Routines
Students spend a lot of the school day in line, whether they're heading to specials or the cafeteria or outside for recess. Set up routines so students know exactly what to do and how to behave!
3. Technology Routines
Make tablet and computer time less stressful with routines that every student knows to follow!
4. End of the School Day
Students should know exactly what to do during the dismissal period. Should they be putting chairs on their desks? Do walkers go to one place, and students who ride the bus go to another? What happens with homework folders? All of this should be mapped out, so the end of the day period will run smoothly!
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Days of the Week Calendar Math Display
Help your students learn about the days of the week with a printable Calendar Math Classroom Display.
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End of Day Checklist & Poster
Help your students remember end-of-day classroom procedures with a printable poster and packing-up checklist.
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Afternoon Classroom Routine Mini-Book
Review expectations with your students regarding your afternoon routines with this printable mini-book.
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Random Pairing Generator - Partner Cards
Use these printable partner cards as a randomized pair generator when grouping students in the classroom.
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Lining Up Mini-Book
Teach your students the proper way to line up with this printable mini-book.
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Morning Classroom Routine Mini-Book
Help your students develop a morning routine in the classroom by reading a printable mini-book.
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Sharp and Dull Pencil Signs (Pencil Station)
Help keep your pencils organised in the classroom with these pencil station signs.
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Sloth-Themed Classroom - Daily Agenda Template
Organize your day with these teacher-friendly Google Slide templates.
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Student Organization Binder — Cover and Dividers
Create a binder for students who need assistance with their daily organization.
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Technology Routines Poster
Display this set of classroom technology routines and expectations near your electronic devices for smoother usage sessions.
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Time for School! Mini Booklet
Introduce your primary students to the routines involved with getting ready for school with this mini booklet.
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STEM Job Description Posters and Lanyards
Help students stay on task during STEM group work with these STEM job description posters and lanyards.
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Visual Daily Schedule and Equipment List for Students
Provide a visual schedule for specific students with this desk template.
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One-Hour Colored Disc Timer Video
Use this one-hour timer to keep your class on track with their learning as the disc fills in with vibrant colors!
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Disco Dancer 2-Minute Timer Video
This online classroom timer is sure to help your students with their time management skills as they boogie along with a disco-dancing pizza!
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Big Drink One-Hour Timer Video
Use this one-hour timer to keep your class on track with their learning as the big drink slowly disappears!
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10-Minute Colored Block Timer Video
Use this colored block 10-minute countdown timer to keep time during classroom games and help keep your class on track with their learning.
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Disco Dancer 5-Minute Timer Video
Transport your classroom back to the 70s with this disco-themed 5-minute classroom timer video!
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Big Drink 30-Minute Timer Video
Use this 30-minute digital timer for the classroom to time silent reading, end-of-day routines and so much more!
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Big Drink 2-Minute Timer for Teachers
Use a fun 2-minute timer created just for teachers to provide a visual reference for students and time activities! Students can watch time count down with the numbers displayed on the screen!
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Disco Dancer 1-Minute Timer Video
Use this groovy disco-themed one-minute timer for the classroom to manage transitions, time challenges and more!
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Classroom Jobs for Students — How to Assign Roles in Your Class
Find out how to successfully assign classroom jobs for students plus get a classroom jobs list to get you started!