This study, fifth in a series of seven, was written by two second grade teachers in different schools who participated in a research project addressing the problem of coping with disruptive behavior in the classroom. The instructional environments of each school and classroom as well as the characteristics of the teachers and their pupils are described. The type of distractions encountered by the teachers are described and a discussion is presented on coping techniques used and their comparative effectiveness. Included in the appendices are the distraction classification system, the coping technique classification system, a sample of the teacher's daily response form, and a quantitative checklist. (JD)