Behavior: teach skills so they don’t seek avoidance
Date: July 23rd, 2015
A student usually uses bad behavior to avoid situations he doesn’t like. Watch this video to see what we can do to prevent this from continuing.
Recess behavior: the wall doesn’t teach anything
Date: June 11th, 2015
When a kid misbehaves on the playground, our immediate reaction is to send them to the wall. But does that help? Watch this video for more.
Using unconditional attention to teach social/emotional skills
Date: March 26th, 2015
Watch this video for my tip on how we can use unconditional attention or interventions to teach skills to a child who doesn’t have them.
Behavior: don’t teach kids everyone wins
Date: December 24th, 2014
Everyone won! But is that really the case? Watch this video [1:14] to see how this causes problems.
Behavior: handling impulsivity
Date: December 18th, 2014
Handling impulsive kids can be difficult. Watch this video [1:00] for my tip on what I do.
Asking a question is a complex social skill
Date: December 5th, 2013
Watch this video [0:39] to learn the basic, social-skill components of asking a question.
Don’t invite behaviors – identify needed social skills
Date: October 24th, 2013
Watch this video [1:08] to see why I think teaching social skills in your classroom is VITAL for academic success.
Get the desks right or lose the class
Date: August 1st, 2013
Watch this video [1:46] to see how getting those desks right spells success or failure.
Do you use Silent Lunch, or do you teach lunchtime skills?
Date: May 29th, 2013
Watch this video [1:41] to learn why Silent Lunch is not a great behavior management technique, and what you might do instead.
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