This insightful resource demonstrates how to cultivate a physical classroom environment conducive to learning, develop a proactive classroom management plan, deliver brain-compatible lessons, and deal with chronic behavior problems. Providing easy-to-implement strategies and activities, best-selling author Marcia Tate covers the use of lighting, music, humor, constructive conversations, movement, classroom rituals, and parental support to actively engage students and focus their energy. This newest edition includes updated research, the latest classroom management techniques, and consideration of the Common Core State Standards. Each chapter follows a consistent structure and contains: a clear definition of the strategy; the strategy’s theoretical framework; numerous sample classroom applications; reflective activities for creating your own strategies.