The 4th rule in my classroom: NO
Date: May 3rd, 2017
Kids need to learn to accept “no” as an answer. Watch this video to see how I teach them how to do this.
Behavior: do you send kids to the wall at recess?
Date: April 19th, 2017
When a kid misbehaves during recess, they often get sent to ‘the wall’ as a punishment. But what does that teach them? Watch my video for more!
Behavior: silence or indoor voice?
Date: April 12th, 2017
Should we expect our students to be completely quiet every time they’re in the hall? Watch my video to see what I think.
Behavior: kindergarten problem-solving story
Date: April 5th, 2017
Can our young students problem-solve for themselves? Better question: do we give them the opportunity to? Watch this video for a real life example.
Behavior: can I sit with my friends?
Date: March 1st, 2017
When kids want to sit with their friends, use it as an opportunity to teach skills. Watch this video to see how.
Behavior: define responsibility in kid-speak
Date: January 18th, 2017
For students to fully understand what we want from them, we need to explain it using kid-speak. Watch my video to see what I mean by this.
Behavior: avoid winter apparel meltdowns in little kids
Date: January 3rd, 2017
We all know how difficult winter time is with little kids. They have so many things they have to put on to go out to recess! Often this causes behaviors. Watch my video for my tip on how to prevent these behaviors.
Behavior: teach respect for authority
Date: December 13th, 2016
As adults, we know that certain people have certain authority. But kids need to be TAUGHT that! Watch this video for more.
Behavior: management PLUS intervention equals change
Date: November 23rd, 2016
Managing behavior is a good thing, but is it enough? Watch this video to see how intervention plays an important part.
Behavior: low SEL equals poor academic rigor
Date: November 16th, 2016
Social Emotional Learning is so important when teaching our students. Watch this video for my tips on how to embed it during your school day.
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