Make NO Mean NO!!!
Date: August 1st, 2021
From the first day of school, you have to teach kids that when you say no it means NO. This will REALLY help with behaviors!
Teach Self-Regulation in 3 Steps
Date: July 4th, 2021
Here are 3 easy steps to teach self-regulation. And remember, self-regulation is a big part of intervention.
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!
When We Get Behaviors from ‘Littles’…
Date: June 12th, 2021
A day in my garden made me think of our littles in preschool and elementary and how they all “grow” differently. This will impact behavior!
Is Dis-Engagement Always a Behavior?
Date: May 23rd, 2021
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a kid is actually engaged. Here’s what I like to do to check, whether in-person or virtually.
Your Response to A Behavior Can Make It Better or Worse
Date: May 9th, 2021
If we say the first thing that comes into our head when a kid gives us a behavior, we can make it worse! So what can you do instead?
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?
I Don’t Ignore Behavior!
Date: February 7th, 2021
There’s a difference between waiting to acknowledge a behavior and ignoring it. I don’t ignore. I manage!
Cheating and Lying?
Date: January 24th, 2021
CHEATING and LYING? It’s tempting to go a little nuts when these behaviors happen, but this is what I do instead.
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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