Any Behavior is a Skill Deficit
Date: March 6th, 2022
When we see or hear a behavior, we really need to stop and think about what skill is lacking. If we don’t do this, how can we teach that missing skill?
Behavior: 14 Things Kids Can’t Handle
Date: January 30th, 2022
There is a list of things kids struggle with handling. And when they can’t handle these things, it causes behavior!
The 5 Causes of Behaviors
Date: January 22nd, 2022
Behaviors always have a cause. Here are 5 factors that are often behind a behavior.
How to Put SEL into Academic Lesson Plans
Date: December 19th, 2021
The 5 core competencies of Social and Emotional Learning can, and should, be built into ANY academic lesson plan. Here’s how.
We Can’t “Fix” Kids
Date: December 12th, 2021
We have to remember the purpose of interventions are to teach self-compensatory skills, not to “fix” the kid.
Teach Kids Self-Awareness! Super Important!
Date: November 27th, 2021
Teaching self-awareness to children is key, and HOW we do it is super important.
Make Benchmarks Super Easy
Date: November 13th, 2021
Yes, Kids Can Behave Differently at School Than at Home
Date: November 6th, 2021
Don’t give up on kids who have learned poor behaviors at home! TEACH them how to behave in school! Behaving differently in different environments is a skill that will stay with them for LIFE!
Adolescents Need Control — Show Them How
Date: October 24th, 2021
Have you ever had a student say, “Adults just want to CONTROL us!!” Here’s how we can show them how they can have some of the control they want and need.
They Did That ON PURPOSE!
Date: October 17th, 2021
When we think a kid has misbehaved ON PURPOSE, I promise you we’ve missed the point.
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