How I Change Behavior
Date: March 20th, 2022
Intervention is the purposeful teaching of skills, and it is a powerful way to change a student’s behaviors.
The 5 Causes of Behaviors
Date: January 22nd, 2022
Behaviors always have a cause. Here are 5 factors that are often behind a behavior.
Behavior Management: Don’t Use These 3 Words
Date: December 5th, 2021
When describing behavior, do NOT use these 3 words. Because kids won’t have any idea what you’re talking about!
Make Benchmarks Super Easy
Date: November 13th, 2021
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!
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?
I Did a Stupid Thing as a Kid! Why?
Date: April 18th, 2021
I did something really stupid when I was a kid! There are 3 reasons WHY kids do stupid things.
Unlock More MOTIVATION for Remote Learning (another personal confession at the end!)
Date: August 30th, 2020
More tips on how to MOTIVATE kids and help them tackle those inner and outer distractions when learning in the remote classroom.
Motivating the Remote Learner (confession at the end!)
Date: August 15th, 2020
During this time of virtual learning, one of the biggest behavior problems we face is HOW to MOTIVATE our students! Here are my thoughts and some research, too. [Zimmerman, B. J. (2002). Becoming a self-regulated learner: An overview. Theory Into Practice, 41(2), 64-70.]
Changing Our Interventions for Extreme Behaviors
Date: August 8th, 2020
When we get back to in-person education, I say let’s take the opportunity to finally change our interventions for extreme behaviors.
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