#1. HOW TO GET KIDS TO LIKE YOU!

#1.  On the first day after seats have been assigned, take the time to memorize the name of each student.  I always learned their names row by row in order.  Then I would practice diagonally, from front to back and back to front.  It does not take very long and then the next day as the students walk through the door, address each kid by name.  They love it.  After a while they will tell you that this or that teacher after 5 weeks, ten weeks, 13 weeks still does not know their name.  Students hate that.  Students/kids will respect you for the effort and the care.  Teaching is subject oriented BUT it is almost essential to form a relationship of respect, consideration and paternal affection.  This is also a big step toward quality discipline.