Teacher Implements Unique Ban on "6-7" to Manage Classroom Disruptions

An elementary school math teacher, who shares her classroom experiences under the online persona slimsadies_, has garnered attention for her unique approach to managing student behavior: a ban on the phrase "6-7." In a video uploaded on September 27, 2025, the teacher addressed her class, explaining the new rule was necessitated by persistent disruptions. "I have other people in this class coming up to me saying, 'Miss Jones, please make it stop,'" she stated, highlighting the impact on other students' learning. The teacher announced that any student heard shouting "6-7" during lessons or station times would face a deduction of 67 Dojo points. Before implementing the ban, she offered a 10-second grace period for students to "get it out of their system." This led to a boisterous chorus of "6-7" from the class, demonstrating the students' attachment to the phrase. The teacher's goal, she explained, is to help students develop self-control and reduce the frequency of these disruptive outbursts, fostering a more conducive learning environment for all. This initiative reflects the ongoing efforts by educators to find innovative ways to maintain order and focus in dynamic classroom settings.

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