This chapter and the next focus on managing the classroom, particularly when students are disruptive and are negatively affecting the learning environment. This chapter offers practical, preventive strategies that encourage the teacher-student dialogue and help address issues before they escalate. The next chapter addresses how to respond to specific types of disruptive behavior. In both chapters, the suggestions aim to strengthen teacher-student communication. Beyond simply managing or preventing discipline issues, healthy dialogue fosters positive teacher-student relationships, enhances learning, improves the overall classroom atmosphere, and promotes stronger connections among students.