Behavior expectations: the power of repeating
Date: March 8th, 2017
We sometimes get tired of repeating ourselves. But being consistent is what will affect behaviors. Watch this video for more.
Behavior: can I sit with my friends?
Date: March 1st, 2017
When kids want to sit with their friends, use it as an opportunity to teach skills. Watch this video to see how.
Behavior: do you use rewards poorly?
Date: February 22nd, 2017
Using rewards isn’t always a bad thing. BUT are rewards internally motivating your students? Watch this video for my tip on how to do this.
Behavior: stop, think, process!
Date: February 15th, 2017
When there is a behavior issue with a student, we usually jump in immediately to handle it. But instead of this, I like to use a process called S.T.P. Watch this video to see what that is.
Behavior: why is teaching ‘everybody is a winner’ a problem?
Date: February 8th, 2017
When someone fails, it gives them a chance to make changes. Then, when they get it right, it builds confidence. If we don’t allow kids to fail, how will they learn this? Watch my video for more.
Behavior: handling distractions!
Date: February 1st, 2017
Kids can be very easily distracted. Watch my video to see my tip on how I handle it.
Do you make criss-cross applesauce a behavior issue?
Date: January 25th, 2017
Do we get too caught up in how our students are sitting? If they are paying attention and doing what they are supposed to, does it really matter how they are sitting? Watch my video for more.
Behavior: define responsibility in kid-speak
Date: January 18th, 2017
For students to fully understand what we want from them, we need to explain it using kid-speak. Watch my video to see what I mean by this.
Do you use questions to manage behavior?
Date: January 11th, 2017
We can’t rely on asking questions to help manage behaviors. Watch my video to see why.
Behavior: avoid winter apparel meltdowns in little kids
Date: January 3rd, 2017
We all know how difficult winter time is with little kids. They have so many things they have to put on to go out to recess! Often this causes behaviors. Watch my video for my tip on how to prevent these behaviors.
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