Make NO Mean NO!!!
Date: August 1st, 2021
From the first day of school, you have to teach kids that when you say no it means NO. This will REALLY help with behaviors!
A Different Response to RUDE %#$@!!!
Date: July 25th, 2021
It’s very hard not to be indignant when a kid is rude to us. But is that the best response? Here’s what I do instead.
Build Kids’ Confidence When You Take Attendance
Date: July 18th, 2021
Let’s build confidence when we do the daily task of taking attendance! This is a strategy a colleague shared with me.
Paras & Aides: What Your Job Is and Isn’t (imho)!
Date: July 11th, 2021
I’ve blown some paras’ minds when I’ve told them that their job is not making sure a kid’s paper gets done. If that’s not their job, what is?
Teach Self-Regulation in 3 Steps
Date: July 4th, 2021
Here are 3 easy steps to teach self-regulation. And remember, self-regulation is a big part of intervention.
What SEL Skills Are Needed to Access That Lesson?
Date: June 27th, 2021
If you know kids don’t have the SEL skills to access a lesson you’re planning, then it’s time for an intervention! And what an excellent way to prevent behaviors!
The Cure for Running in the Hall
Date: June 20th, 2021
We’ve all had to deal with kids running in the halls. Here’s my suggestions on how to STOP that behavior!
When We Get Behaviors from ‘Littles’…
Date: June 12th, 2021
A day in my garden made me think of our littles in preschool and elementary and how they all “grow” differently. This will impact behavior!
Teach 3 Steps to Perseverance
Date: June 5th, 2021
Here are 3 steps I use to teach perseverance, which is tied into self-regulation!
What Impacts Kids’ Behavior the Most?
Date: May 30th, 2021
What impacts kids’ behaviors the most? Well, here’s where I think we should start.
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