Social skills: ‘scuse me
Date: September 17th, 2015
We teach kids to say “excuse me” when they need to interrupt a conversation. But is that enough? Watch this video for what more we need to teach them when it comes to saying “excuse me.”
Behavior: teach kids to control their responses
Date: September 3rd, 2015
Kids tend to blame others for how they respond to a situation. We have to teach them that THEY are in control of their response, and it’s not someone else’s fault. Watch this video for a real life example.
Social skills: teach the meaning behind an apology
Date: August 20th, 2015
Our students don’t always know what is meant when they say “I’m sorry.” We need to teach them what it means! Watch this video for my tip on how I do this.
16 yo ADHD equals 11 yo developmentally
Date: August 3rd, 2015
Did you know that a 16 year old is developmentally closer to 11 years old? Watch this video to see what this could mean for our students and ways we can help them.
Behavior: teach skills so they don’t seek avoidance
Date: July 23rd, 2015
A student usually uses bad behavior to avoid situations he doesn’t like. Watch this video to see what we can do to prevent this from continuing.
Recess behavior: the wall doesn’t teach anything
Date: June 11th, 2015
When a kid misbehaves on the playground, our immediate reaction is to send them to the wall. But does that help? Watch this video for more.
Behavior management: consequences teach skills
Date: June 4th, 2015
Is there a difference between punishment and consquence? Yes! Watch this video to see what it is.
Use in-school suspension to teach skills
Date: May 14th, 2015
In-School Suspension should build skills in students. Watch this video for why this is so important and my tip on how to do it.
Classroom management: deal with distractions to help kids focus
Date: May 7th, 2015
Students are very easily distracted while we are trying to teach the class. Watch this video for my tip on how to deal with those distractions.
Behavior management: BUILD a child’s confidence
Date: April 21st, 2015
It’s very difficult when a child has a lack of confidence, both for you and the child! Watch this video for my tip on how to BUILD a child’s confidence.
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