Managing the classroom environment is the most important tool an instructor has in creating a positive and lasting relationship between the teacher, student, and content. While my classroom philosophy is continually changes to best fit the learning environment, my researched based beliefs are explained in greater detail in my Philosophy of Classroom Management. 
During my classroom experience, I used a number of techniques including, token reinforcement. I developed these D-Dollars during my classroom management course and was able to implement this technique, using “Art Bucks,” a system previously in place by my elementary teaching mentor.
Also effective was my introduction of Art. Art was used with grades K-2 as a modeling illustration for classroom rules and behavior. Art, shown as a dog on this site, display the following rules, 1) Ears Ready, 2.) Lips Locked, 3.) Hands folded (which keeps their hands away from awaiting art materials), and 4.) Respect. Art was very successful achieving a positive classroom environment; my elementary teaching mentor adopted Art after my departure.
These were just two of my tools used in my classroom managing toolbox.
