Date: January 13th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “I have a kid who hits and spits at others. We have two paraprofessionals in the room and we all try our best to watch her but as soon as we hear a scream we know… she has done something to someone. Even though she gets sent to the office all the time she isn’t getting any better. Do you have any ways of dealing with this?”
Date: November 21st, 2023
We often define lying as disrespect. But doing this gets our emotions involved and we take the behavior personally.
Date: April 5th, 2023
Inappropriate. Unacceptable. Insubordinate. What do these words teach youngsters about their behavior? Nothing!
Date: March 15th, 2023
Look at a child’s behavior. Is it a disruption? Disrespect? Refusal? Safety? The problem a behavior creates is a lot more important than the behavior itself.
Date: July 24th, 2022
Anxiety is part of life. If we don’t teach kids how to manage anxiety, then they won’t know how to manage it as an adult.
Date: March 20th, 2022
Intervention is the purposeful teaching of skills, and it is a powerful way to change a student’s behaviors.
Date: January 22nd, 2022
Behaviors always have a cause. Here are 5 factors that are often behind a behavior.
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!
Date: November 13th, 2021
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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