How Do You Define Lying?
Date: November 21st, 2023
We often define lying as disrespect. But doing this gets our emotions involved and we take the behavior personally.
Attention Seeking Behavior?
Date: August 2nd, 2023
When the function of a child’s behavior is to get attention, I give it to them without having to earn it.
Don’t Get Derailed by Swearing!
Date: May 24th, 2023
When a kid swears at you, don’t let it derail your whole class. Is that hard? Absolutely!
Causal Factor of a Behavior?
Date: May 10th, 2023
Ask Polly: Worsening Behaviors Despite My Efforts
Date: February 12th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “I kept a kid in for recess so we could talk about his behavior in my class. But then his behavior got even worse. I think he likes staying with me during recess! How do I undo this?”
Ask Polly: Shocking Speech
Date: October 23rd, 2022
Polly answers the question: “OMG! I have a 1st grade student who says things that are so not OK! Things I’m sure he’s seen on TV or in video games, fly out of his mouth, and it’s shocking! How do I deal with him?”
Managing and Changing Difficult Classroom Behavior: A Practical, Uncomplicated Approach for Now and the Future
Date: May 9th, 2022
During the last two challenging years, the typical school day was everything BUT typical. Skills have been lost, behaviors have accelerated, many children are traumatized, and we are exhausted. But there are all those behaviors to deal with, and all those academic gaps to close. Returning to ‘normal’ has turned out to be daunting. To […]
Any Behavior is a Skill Deficit
Date: March 6th, 2022
When we see or hear a behavior, we really need to stop and think about what skill is lacking. If we don’t do this, how can we teach that missing skill?
The 5 Causes of Behaviors
Date: January 22nd, 2022
Behaviors always have a cause. Here are 5 factors that are often behind a behavior.
Adolescents Need Control — Show Them How
Date: October 24th, 2021
Have you ever had a student say, “Adults just want to CONTROL us!!” Here’s how we can show them how they can have some of the control they want and need.
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