Culture of Adults Dictates Culture of Kids!

Date: October 3rd, 2021

It’s not always about teaching SEL skills — sometimes it’s about MODELING SEL skills with our colleagues in front of our students. When we do this it is so powerful for our students.

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It’s Their Fault. NOT MINE!

Date: September 12th, 2021

A kid’s behavior will not change if they are constantly blaming others for their actions. Until they own their behavior, you won’t see change!

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4 Reasons Kids Get Angry

Date: August 22nd, 2021

Understanding why a kid is angry can help us manage and change related behaviors!

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School Behavior: Kids from Tough Situations

Date: August 15th, 2021

Just because a kid has a tough life outside of school does NOT mean that they can’t behave in your classroom. Here’s why.

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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!

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A Different Response to RUDE %#$@!!!

Date: July 25th, 2021

It’s very hard not to be indignant when a kid is rude to us. But is that the best response? Here’s what I do instead.

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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!

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What Impacts Kids’ Behavior the Most?

Date: May 30th, 2021

What impacts kids’ behaviors the most? Well, here’s where I think we should start.

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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?

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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?

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