Classroom Management for Teaching English to Kids (ESL/EFL) – Complete Guide

Master the essential skills to run smooth, engaging, and successful English classes for children ages 6–11.
This course gives you the practical classroom management tools you need to create a positive, organized, and supportive learning environment — especially for EFL/ESL students.

⭐ What You Will Learn

✔ Understand child development and how it affects classroom behavior
✔ Learn the core principles of classroom and behavior management
✔ Use routines, rules, and systems to guide students toward success
✔ Build strong teacher–student and peer relationships
✔ Apply effective praise, attention techniques, and mindset strategies
✔ Create fun, engaging, movement-based activities kids love
✔ Handle misbehavior with calm, structured responses
✔ Learn practical strategies for comfort, security, fun, and participation

📌 Course Highlights

Covers ages 6 to 11

⏱ Course Timestamps

00:00 Introduction & My Story (02:44)
02:44 Introduction to Course Content (04:16)
07:00 Introduction Activities (05:52)
12:52 Core Concept Intro (00:42)

Section 1 – Understanding Students & Their Needs

13:34 Needs Based Classroom Management (04:17)
17:51 Holistic Classroom Management (03:20)
21:11 Some Common Misbehaviors in the Classroom (02:11)
23:22 Two Key Questions for Understanding Your Students (05:07)
28:29 Understanding Our Students: Intro & Physical Development (05:38)
34:07 Students’ Social & Emotional Development (05:27)
39:34 Students’ Intellectual Development (04:56)
44:30 Students’ Needs: Intro & Social–Emotional Needs (05:41)
50:11 Students’ Physical Needs (03:19)
53:30 Students’ Intellectual Needs (04:38)
58:08 Students’ Challenges & Complicating Factors (06:31)
01:04:39 Bob’s Story (13:00)
01:17:39 Understanding Our Students – Quiz

Section 2 – Building Positive Relationships

01:17:39 Intro to Positive Classroom Relationships (01:24)
01:19:03 The Importance of Teacher–Student Relationships (03:01)
01:22:04 Encouraging Positive Peer Relationships (04:13)
01:26:17 Positive Classroom Relationships – Quiz

01:26:17 Effective Teacher Attitudes & Actions (16:53)

Section 3 – Creating a Sense of Security

01:43:10 Introduction to Building a Sense of Security (01:39)
01:44:49 Basics of Creating Security in the Classroom (05:42)
01:50:31 Classroom Routines Intro (03:51)
01:54:22 Attention Grabbers (05:32)
01:59:54 Opening Routines (09:33)
02:09:27 Additional Useful Routines (04:51)
02:14:18 Tips for Effective Classroom Routines (09:49)
02:24:07 Using Rules to Build Security (07:39)
02:31:46 Sample Classroom Rules (02:57)
02:34:43 Behavior Management Systems Intro (03:45)
02:38:28 Key Traits of Behavior Management Systems (07:45)
02:46:13 How to Implement a Behavior Management System (07:39)
02:53:52 Star Chart System (06:34)
03:00:26 Team Points System (05:07)
03:05:33 Dinosaur-Runner System (05:54)
03:11:27 Creating a Sense of Security – Quiz

Section 4 – Attention & Recognition

03:11:27 The Power of Attention – Intro (02:17)
03:13:44 Importance of Giving Attention (03:25)
03:17:09 CBG & Proximity Praise (07:46)
03:24:55 Fixed & Growth Mindsets (05:48)
03:30:43 Labeling & Mindsets (05:57)
03:36:40 Five Tips for Improving Mindsets (05:22)
03:42:02 Principles for Effective Praise (13:52)
03:55:54 Praise Examples (01:33)
03:57:27 Attention & Recognition – Quiz

Section 5 – Movement in Classroom Management

03:57:27 Intro to Movement Importance (01:39)
03:59:06 Power & Potential of Movement (08:57)
04:08:03 Movement for Classroom Management – Quiz

Section 6 – Balancing Physical Abilities

04:08:03 Intro to Balancing Challenge & Abilities (01:24)
04:09:27 Gross Motor Skills (02:28)
04:11:55 Fine Motor Skills (02:59)
04:14:54 Fine Motor Skills: Crafting (05:09)
04:20:03 Fine Motor Skills: Writing (03:25)
04:23:28 Fine Motor Skills: Music & Games (04:17)
04:27:45 Balancing Abilities – Quiz

Section 7 – Comfort

04:27:45 Introduction to Comfort (01:27)
04:29:12 The Need for Comfort (05:44)
04:34:56 How Outside Lives Affect Behavior (11:24)
04:46:20 Managing the Classroom for Comfort Issues (03:47)
04:50:07 Issues Hiding Under Comfort Complaints (03:10)
04:53:17 Comfort – Quiz

Section 8 – Fun in the Classroom

04:53:17 Introduction to Fun (01:46)
04:55:03 The Goldilocks Zone of Fun (03:58)
04:59:01 Participation Rates & Fun (04:20)
05:03:21 Having Fun – Quiz

🎯 Who This Course Is For

ESL/EFL teachers working with young learners

TEFL-certified teachers wanting stronger class management

New teachers who want practical behavior strategies

Educators who want more fun, organized, student-centered lessons

Teachers seeking to understand why kids behave the way they do

🌟 Why This Training Matters

Teaching young English learners is rewarding — but can be challenging.
With the right classroom management approach, you can transform your lessons into fun, structured, and highly effective learning experiences.