What SEL Skills Are Needed to Access That Lesson?
Date: June 27th, 2021
If you know kids don’t have the SEL skills to access a lesson you’re planning, then it’s time for an intervention! And what an excellent way to prevent behaviors!
But My Mom Lets Me Swear At Home
Date: May 2nd, 2021
Ever have a kid who feels that since they are allowed to swear at home, they can swear at school? Frustrating, right? What can a teacher do about it in the classroom?
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.’
Consistent Learning Shutdown?
Date: August 1st, 2020
I train teachers to do this process when dealing with kids who consistently shut down and refuse to do certain tasks. Trust me, it WORKS!
The Best Way to Redirect Behavior!
Date: July 22nd, 2020
Here is a BIG tip in redirecting a child’s behavior so as to help prevent it from turning into a power struggle.
Better Behavior and Talk Time!
Date: July 8th, 2020
When I Like Consequences
Date: June 28th, 2020
In Control or Outta Control?
Date: April 29th, 2020
There is a DIFFERENCE between difficult IN-CONTROL behavior and difficult OUT-OF-CONTROL behavior. I respond differently to each one!
DISTRACTIONS: How to Teach Attention!!!
Date: April 18th, 2020
We can’t prevent distractions! But we CAN teach kids how to handle them. Here are my tips.
Q & A: Tardy Again!
Date: April 15th, 2020
Someone recently asked me about a video I did about a student who was always tardy… Here’s my response!
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