We All Lack Emotional Coping Skills – Students and Teachers Alike!
Date: September 28th, 2019
Students lack emotional coping skills. But guess what? Sometimes so do the adults!
How Many Times Do I Have to Say NO!!!
Date: August 24th, 2019
“I told the child no don’t do that, then I kept him in for recess, then I gave him a detention…”
How Many Times Do I Have to Tell Them?
Date: August 14th, 2019
Here’s my answer to the perennial question: How many times do I have to tell them!?
Riding It Out When a Kid is Tantruming
Date: July 21st, 2019
The hardest thing for us when a kid is throwing a tantrum is to do nothing. BUT that is exactly what we need to do sometimes.
What’s the Difference Between Swearing in the Hall and Swearing AT Someone?
Date: May 22nd, 2019
There’s a difference between swearing in the hall with your friends and swearing at someone. One is a disruption, the other crosses the line into disrespect.
How I Respond to Escalating Behaviors
Date: May 4th, 2019
Attention-Seeking Misbehavior and My Unusual Response
Date: October 20th, 2018
I get a lot of argument about this, but here’s what I do when a kid uses misbehavior to get attention.
Consequences are Most Effective When They are Timely!
Date: April 25th, 2018
Sending kids to the office delays consequences and waters down the impact. Handle kids yourself whenever you can!
Behavior: Got a Frequent Flyer?
Date: November 8th, 2017
If you don’t have a protocol ready, a Frequent Flyer can easily bring your instruction to a halt.
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