Blurred Lines of Authority at Home
Date: July 10th, 2022
When the lines of authority are blurry at home, those kids bring that into school. Which means we have to teach them that things are different at school.
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!
Bad Advice on How to Treat People
Date: October 10th, 2021
In this video I share why I DISLIKE the popular classroom poster that says: “Treat People the Way You Want to be Treated.”
Culture of Adults Dictates Culture of Kids!
Date: October 3rd, 2021
It’s not always about teaching SEL skills — sometimes it’s about MODELING SEL skills with our colleagues in front of our students. When we do this it is so powerful for our students.
School Behavior: Kids from Tough Situations
Date: August 15th, 2021
Just because a kid has a tough life outside of school does NOT mean that they can’t behave in your classroom. Here’s why.
Make NO Mean NO!!!
Date: August 1st, 2021
From the first day of school, you have to teach kids that when you say no it means NO. This will REALLY help with behaviors!
Paras & Aides: What Your Job Is and Isn’t (imho)!
Date: July 11th, 2021
I’ve blown some paras’ minds when I’ve told them that their job is not making sure a kid’s paper gets done. If that’s not their job, what is?
But My Mom Lets Me Swear At Home
Date: May 2nd, 2021
Ever have a kid who feels that since they are allowed to swear at home, they can swear at school? Frustrating, right? What can a teacher do about it in the classroom?
Don’t BLURT and Regret: Teach Kids How
Date: December 13th, 2020
I like to use visual aids when teaching kids how to think BEFORE they speak, or type, something.
Is ‘Camera Off’ Refusal?
Date: November 14th, 2020
Here are some things to consider when it comes to kids having their cameras on or off during remote learning.
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