[header] How to manage a classroom [title] Simplify your rules. [step] Every classroom needs to have simple, clear expectations for the students in terms of behavior and your rules. Younger students will typically benefit from having the class rules simply worded and posted visibly, while older students may benefit from getting them in writing. 
[substeps] Aim for having no more than five big rules, or categories of rules to go over, or you'll lose them. [title] Only use specific and important rules that you'll be able to enforce.