When We Don’t Belong, We Won’t Participate

Date: August 28th, 2019

A sense of belonging gives a kid confidence to do more in school!

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Not Belonging Will CAUSE Behaviors

Date: May 1st, 2019

It’s amazing to see how helping a child have a sense of belonging can actually change their difficult behaviors!

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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.

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Switch Time is Fun

Date: October 3rd, 2018

Both kids and teachers love ‘Switch Time!’ What is it? A fun way to build community!

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Gangs & Drug Dealers

Date: March 21st, 2018

Gangs and drug dealers offer belonging. Do you? Learning won’t take place without it.

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Behavior: Maximize the Relationship

Date: September 27th, 2017

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Classroom management: I establish trust before rigor!

Date: August 16th, 2017

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Behavior: why is teaching ‘everybody is a winner’ a problem?

Date: February 8th, 2017

When someone fails, it gives them a chance to make changes. Then, when they get it right, it builds confidence. If we don’t allow kids to fail, how will they learn this? Watch my video for more.

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Behavior: what is the impact of not belonging?

Date: December 8th, 2016

Does it really matter if a student feels they do or don’t belong? Yes! Watch my video to find out why.

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