The Problems You Cause When You Let School Rules Slide

Date: November 24th, 2018

Do you let little infractions go because you think you have bigger fish to fry? Guess what? That is actually CAUSING the bigger problems!

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Is a Behavior Violating Community?

Date: November 20th, 2018

When a kid violates one of our school or classroom values, the consequence should connect back to that value.

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Switch Time is Fun

Date: October 3rd, 2018

Both kids and teachers love ‘Switch Time!’ What is it? A fun way to build community!

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Start the Year Strong, STAY Strong!

Date: August 19th, 2018

My trick for keeping kids gung-ho ALL year is actually easy!

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It’s a Big Mistake to Think Kids Know How to Behave

Date: August 1st, 2018

I get a lot less frustrated when I assume kids have NO behavior skills and go ahead and TEACH what I want.

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In-School Suspension is NOT a Holding Tank!

Date: July 25th, 2018

I have very strong opinions on what we should NOT be doing in In-School Suspension!

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Do You Hate Enforcing School Rules?

Date: July 3rd, 2018

Little behaviors don’t become BIG ones when everyone consistently enforces school rules!

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Make a Creative Menu of Consequences

Date: June 23rd, 2018

I like slightly outside-of-the-box consequences that hold kids accountable.

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Don’t Blow it with Rewards

Date: June 20th, 2018

Rewards can be meaningful or meaningless. It’s up to you.

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I’ll Do Anything to Get My Class Back on Track

Date: June 6th, 2018

When kids start to unravel, well, I get creative! IT WORKS!

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