Are you feeling overwhelmed with the task of managing your classroom? You’re not alone. According to a recent study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics, more than half of all teachers report feeling “busy and stressed” in their classrooms.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s time to take a step back and assess the situation. The first step is to figure out what your goals are for your classroom. Once you know that, you can start to prioritize your tasks in a way that best supports those goals.

Here are the five priorities that we recommend for managing a classroom:

1. Establish and enforce rules and regulations.

One of the most important tasks of classroom management is creating and enforcing rules and regulations. This is key to creating a safe and orderly environment for students.

2. Motivate and engage students.

Another important task is motivating and engaging students. This involves helping them to feel ownership of their learning and to enjoy the process.

3. Plan and organize instructions.

The third priority is planning and organizing instructions. This involves setting goals and making sure that the materials and methods you use are effective.

4. Facilitate student communication.

The fourth priority is facilitating student communication. This involves using effective communication strategies to get students to share information and ideas.

5. Provide support and assistance to students.

The fifth and final priority is providing support and assistance to students. This includes helping them to learn the material and to get help when they need it.

Once you’ve determined your goals and prioritized your tasks, you’ll be able to manage your classroom with greater effectiveness and efficiency.