Lecture vs. Small Group Seating?
Date: February 7th, 2024
Kids Texting? Talking?
Date: December 6th, 2023
Remember when kids would pass notes? Now they text or just talk to each other. Here are some tips on how to handle these behaviors.
Reduce Behaviors with “Talk Time”
Date: October 11th, 2023
I reduce behaviors by giving my students five minutes of ‘talk time’ at the end of each class.
Lunch is a Social Event!
Date: July 26th, 2023
When you have cafeteria duty, will it be loud? Of course! Lunch is supposed to be a social time for kids.
Disruptions Due To Talking Out?
Date: December 21st, 2022
When kids start talking out, don’t ask things like, “What should you be doing right now?” Instead, say “Talking out right now is disruptive.”
Transitions and Talking
Date: November 30th, 2022
SEL and Standing in Line
Date: May 15th, 2022
When you teach kids how to stand in line, teach them the SOCIAL SKILLS involved – they can use these the rest of their life.
FUN Classroom Conversation Starters
Date: December 19th, 2020
Here is one of my favorite ways to get conversations started in class. AND it works for remote learning, too!
“Talk Time” in the remote classroom?
Date: November 29th, 2020
Y’all know I love Talk Time in the classroom. BUT… Can we still do that with our VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS?
Better Behavior and Talk Time!
Date: July 8th, 2020
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