The Power of Meeting a Need
Date: September 25th, 2024
Sometimes in a plan we put kids in a position where they have to earn what they absolutely need. I think there are stronger ways to motivate them.
Ask Polly Bath: Hitting and Spitting!
Date: August 10th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “What would you do with a child in a classroom who hits and spits?”
Management Plans vs. Intervention Plans?
Date: April 24th, 2024
There is a difference between behavior management plans and intervention plans. Behavior management plans are for the adults. Intervention plans are for the kids.
Careful with Behavior Plans!
Date: April 17th, 2024
Behavior plans are for adults, they are what we do in response to a behavior. The child doesn’t always have to be in on that information!
Nothing Working? Do This!
Date: January 10th, 2024
If you’ve got a child who keeps disrupting class, and interventions aren’t working… try this…
When a Reward System Breaks Down
Date: September 20th, 2023
When it comes to a reward system, don’t over-reward and don’t have a kid on one if they’re able to manipulate the system.
Attention Seeking Behavior?
Date: August 2nd, 2023
When the function of a child’s behavior is to get attention, I give it to them without having to earn it.
Manage Behaviors & Teach Skills
Date: April 26th, 2023
Behavior management plans help us to manage kids’ behaviors. But we don’t stop there. We also need to teach skills.
Screen Time as a Behavior Reward?
Date: July 3rd, 2022
‘Screen time’ as a reward does not teach social skills. Which means you could be making social skills worse by using screen time as a reward.
Behavior Management: Don’t Use These 3 Words
Date: December 5th, 2021
When describing behavior, do NOT use these 3 words. Because kids won’t have any idea what you’re talking about!
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