Lay out the rules of the classroom. When a child acts out, won't listen or is being disruptive in any other way, tell him that his behavior is unacceptable, and why. Remind the child about what is acceptable classroom behavior and ask him to exhibit that kind of behavior in the future.
Be the child's friend, not an enemy. According to an article in "Teaching Expertise" magazine, some high-energy children react negatively to authority and thus might be more resistant to following your requests if they think you are trying to control them. Be kind and positive when disciplining a hyperactive child and carefully explain why aggression and high energy are sometimes not acceptable.
Teach a lesson on relaxation and being calm. Some children may not know how to properly relax or unwind and thus always keep a high energy level. Put on a CD of soothing instrumental music or nature sounds and teach your students some deep breathing exercises. When a child displays high energy and acts up, ask him to calm down and practice the relaxation techniques.
Tailor some of your lessons to accommodate this child. Avoid redundant busy work that can quickly become tedious and make the child lose interest. Incorporate more activities that entail going outside, moving around and engaging the entire body, not just the mind. The more hyperactive children are confined and forced to sit still, the more antsy and unruly they are likely to become.
Reward the child's appropriate behavior. Doling out rewards to children for the right behavior can often be an effective motivation tool. Make the reward known at the morning of each school day or at the start of each project. For example, if you want the classroom to read quietly for 20 minutes, tell the class, "Everyone who successfully reads quietly for the entire 20 minutes without being loud and disruptive will get an extra 5 minutes of recess time."
Ask the parents of the hyperactive child how they would like him disciplined. The child's parents may have a certain system or technique for calming the child down they would like you to employ in the classroom. The parents also may have a specific medication to administer to the child during severe instances of hyperactivity. Collaborating with the child's parents can help you all to get him to be more relaxed.