Classroom Command

Give a zero.

Let them use class time to complete the work.

Tell them to find Wi-Fi somewhere.

Tell them it's their responsibility.

Take the device away immediately.

Ignore it if they usually behave.

Quietly direct them to the task.

Call their parent on the spot.

Shout a reminder every day.

Have a visual cue or routine posted.

Give detentions.

Do nothing.

Start with a daily bell ringer and clear routine.

Random warm-up activities.

Let students socialize for 15 minutes.

Play music until you're ready.

Ignore it.

Embarrass them with sarcasm.

Send them out.

Redirect them back on task.

Let it go; kids will be kids.

Tell the class to stop being rude.

Address it privately and reinforce kindness norms.

Call them out publicly.

Panic and run out.

Grab your phone first.

Wait for confirmation.

Calmly line students up and lead them out per protocol.

Call their parent.

Quietly provide materials and discuss ways to help them prepare.

Embarrass them in front of class.

Make them sit out.

Let them figure it out.

Stop the project.

Assign roles to ensure participation.

Praise the dominant student.

Use a one-on-one check-in to understand the reason.

Call them lazy.

Let them fail.

Send them to the office.