Culture of Adults Dictates Culture of Kids!

Date: October 3rd, 2021

It’s not always about teaching SEL skills — sometimes it’s about MODELING SEL skills with our colleagues in front of our students. When we do this it is so powerful for our students.

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Amazing DECREASE in Behaviors, Bullying…

Date: September 5th, 2021

When adults are visible in school hallways, two things happen: behaviors DECREASE, and kids become comfortable with you, just because they SEE you regularly!

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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.

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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!

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Are You Disregulating Kids’ Behavior?

Date: May 16th, 2021

When adults aren’t all on the same page in your school, their inconsistency and unpredictability alone will cause BEHAVIORS in kids.

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Rock & Change Your Whole Building!

Date: April 25th, 2021

This is something I LOVE to do that just blows the minds of every kid! If everyone in your building does it, it will rock and change the world of your whole building.

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Why I Like Middle School House Systems

Date: March 10th, 2021

Here are my ideas on how to give kids a sense of community if they’ve transitioned to middle school while learning virtually. And to keep that going when they are able to come in person!

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Behaviors and Academic Bell-to-Bell During Covid

Date: February 21st, 2021

There are some things we have to have time for NO MATTER WHAT! Like morning meeting, reflection circle, and recess. These are huge prerequisites to learning! But is it still possible to do them during Covid?

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Behaviors in Art Class? Music?

Date: January 17th, 2021

Here are some ideas about holding kids accountable for behavior in art class, music class, and all the other ‘specials.’

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Take Kids OUTSIDE, Remote or In-Person

Date: October 3rd, 2020

There are so many benefits to having our classroom outside! Whether remote or in-person, let’s take advantage of that.

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