Procedures for Managing a Multi-Grade Classroom

Jaydon Schrock stresses that God is a God of order (1 Cor. 14:40) and that well-planned procedures—distinct from punishable rules—are essential for creating decency, efficiency, security, and a calm learning environment.

He urges teachers to start with personal holiness, daily prayer, self-discipline, and preparation, then implement consistent, practical procedures across the school day (devotions, classes, study time, recess, discipline, and checking) to prevent chaos, teach life skills, and free teachers to focus on instruction and student souls.

Procedures should be introduced and practiced intensely from day one (especially the first two weeks), kept simple and flexible, adapted to each classroom, and grounded in prayer for wisdom (James 1:5), with consistency being the key to success.