How Many Times Do I Have to Tell Them?
Date: August 14th, 2019
Here’s my answer to the perennial question: How many times do I have to tell them!?
Riding It Out When a Kid is Tantruming
Date: July 21st, 2019
The hardest thing for us when a kid is throwing a tantrum is to do nothing. BUT that is exactly what we need to do sometimes.
What’s the Difference Between Swearing in the Hall and Swearing AT Someone?
Date: May 22nd, 2019
There’s a difference between swearing in the hall with your friends and swearing at someone. One is a disruption, the other crosses the line into disrespect.
How I Respond to Escalating Behaviors
Date: May 4th, 2019
Attention-Seeking Misbehavior and My Unusual Response
Date: October 20th, 2018
I get a lot of argument about this, but here’s what I do when a kid uses misbehavior to get attention.
Consequences are Most Effective When They are Timely!
Date: April 25th, 2018
Sending kids to the office delays consequences and waters down the impact. Handle kids yourself whenever you can!
Behavior: Got a Frequent Flyer?
Date: November 8th, 2017
If you don’t have a protocol ready, a Frequent Flyer can easily bring your instruction to a halt.
Behavior: are you rewarding tantrums?
Date: December 20th, 2016
When a child has poor emotional skills, it can cause tantrums. Our first thought might be to call our crisis team. Watch this video to see what I do instead.
How do I manage my class when a student acts out?
Date: September 4th, 2013
Watch this video [1:55] to see how to keep the rest of your class focused when one student acts out.
