State behavior expectations in the positive
Date: October 22nd, 2015
We tell kids what not to do. But do we tell them what we expect them to do? Watch this video to see why this is important.
Do you want a behavior plan to work? Stick to it!
Date: October 15th, 2015
Does it seem like every behavior plan or intervention is ineffective? Are you giving it enough time? Watch this video for more.
One-to-one paras are not personal assistants
Date: October 7th, 2015
A one-to-one para can be a huge help, but we want to make sure we aren’t just giving the kid an assistant. Watch this video to see how we can make sure this doesn’t happen.
When do rewards work?
Date: October 1st, 2015
How to measure a child’s behavior
Date: September 24th, 2015
Is it possible to measure a child’s behavior? Yes, it is! Watch this video for my tip on how to do this.
Social skills: ‘scuse me
Date: September 17th, 2015
We teach kids to say “excuse me” when they need to interrupt a conversation. But is that enough? Watch this video for what more we need to teach them when it comes to saying “excuse me.”
Behavior: don’t exit a kid if you can teach around them
Date: September 10th, 2015
Is it our automatic reaction to send a child to “the bench” when they have bad behavior? Watch this video to see why this doesn’t usually result in better behavior.
Behavior: teach kids to control their responses
Date: September 3rd, 2015
Kids tend to blame others for how they respond to a situation. We have to teach them that THEY are in control of their response, and it’s not someone else’s fault. Watch this video for a real life example.
Advice for parents in teacher meeting
Date: August 27th, 2015
If a parent had a hard time in school when they were a kid, then they carry that baggage into every school meeting. Watch this video for a tip on how, we as a parent, can control our responses in those meetings.
Social skills: teach the meaning behind an apology
Date: August 20th, 2015
Our students don’t always know what is meant when they say “I’m sorry.” We need to teach them what it means! Watch this video for my tip on how I do this.
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