Confront? Redirect?
Date: January 3rd, 2018
Confrontation is not always the most efficient approach. As tempting as it may be…
Rewards Can Backfire!
Date: December 26th, 2017
I’d be careful about giving extra time on technology as a reward to a kid with low SEL skills!
Don’t Ignore. Control.
Date: December 20th, 2017
I don’t want you to ignore the behavior. I want you to control it. I give tips in this video.
A Five-Year Old Was Being Teased…
Date: December 13th, 2017
This is what I said to a 5-year old who told me he was being teased by a classmate.
Improve Behavior With Classroom Setup
Date: December 5th, 2017
Negotiate? Maybe.
Date: November 29th, 2017
When a kid gets confrontational, keep your cool. From a calm place, decide if you negotiate or if you hold the line.
Behavior: Chatty Class?
Date: November 22nd, 2017
Chatty class? Set up clear expectations. This is Instruction Time; that is Chat Time. Don’t assume! Teach them!
What Does Respect Look Like?
Date: November 14th, 2017
When f-bombs are used at home, kids don’t know what RESPECT in school looks like. So patiently teach them!
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.
Losing Your Cool?
Date: November 1st, 2017
Got a kid getting under your skin? Here’s an innovative way for neighboring teachers to bail each other out.
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