The purpose of this study was to find the best classroom management strategies to use when teaching in an elementary school setting. I wanted to conduct the best possible management tools for a variety of age groups as well as meet educational standards. Through my research I found different approaches in different grade levels is an important factor in reading students academic needs. Using different data collection tools: Active observing, teacher survey, specialist survey, semantic differential questionnaire, a goal checklist, email interview, student portfolios, student journaling and student self-assessment I was able to gather evidence of best practices. when it comes to classroom management. Student journaling and student self-assessments were the two areas of management that I found most effective. Using these two forms of data really helped me get a better hold on how I can reach students needs and wants in the classroom. When students took a hold of their own learning good behavior increased. An appendix presents: Data Matrix and Student Interest Survey results.