Every teacher starts the school year with great expectations for an orderly classroom. An experienced educator has probably tried various approaches to maintain order and create a classroom environment where every student feels comfortable contributing. To let the students know how much is really expected of them, teachers should not simply state the rules or post them, but explain and model the expected behavior to help students see why it is important to comply. This article offers some ideas to help teachers maintain order in the classroom, which in turn will help their students excel.