Behavior: Distractions in Desk?
Date: April 18th, 2018
Gotta kid who’s distracted by the contents of his own desk? Don’t put up with it! Even if the kid gets mad.
Consequence: Saying Sorry
Date: April 8th, 2018
Don’t Ban! Teach Skills!
Date: February 28th, 2018
Don’t ban activities. Instead teach kids how to win, lose, wait, take turns. Teach SEL skills!
Suspension Repeaters?
Date: February 21st, 2018
If suspension doesn’t include skill-building activities, the student is going to keep getting into trouble!
The F-Word in School?
Date: January 17th, 2018
Do you want to reduce the number of f-bombs dropped in your classroom and the hallway?
Behavior: Disruption and Refusal
Date: January 10th, 2018
When kids won’t settle down, that’s when Disruption becomes Refusal. Consequences are next.
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!
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.
Behavior: Consequences That Make Sense
Date: October 11th, 2017
Consequences for breaking the Responsibility class rule? An extra act of RESPONSIBILITY.
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