In it's most effective form, it can oftentimes be the "silent teacher" of the classroom.  Classroom management is way of organizing materials, furniture, displays, resources, and children as helpers so that routines, teaching, and learning can proceed in an effective and efficient manner.  Class management in its most effective level of implementation can make a classroom appear to virtually run itself with teacher in a role of facilitator vs. manager.  Children know the rules, routines, and how materials are stored.  

 

They are quick to remind other children and even the teachers how things operate so that the class as a community of learners functions smoothly and efficiently,