Behavior: the kid who keeps running out of class
Date: June 21st, 2017
Behavior: are you modeling what you want?
Date: March 15th, 2017
Remember, our students watch how we handle situations. This teaches them how to respond to similar situations. Watch this video for an example.
Behavior: stop, think, process!
Date: February 15th, 2017
When there is a behavior issue with a student, we usually jump in immediately to handle it. But instead of this, I like to use a process called S.T.P. Watch this video to see what that is.
Behavior: DON’T react to eye rolls and muttering!
Date: November 3rd, 2016
If a student does what we’ve asked him/her to do, but rolls their eyes while doing it, what should we do? Watch this video for my tip.
Behavior: when they comply AND sigh
Date: November 23rd, 2015
We don’t like it when a child heaves a sigh about something we’ve asked them to do. But they’re complying, is it a huge problem at that point? Watch this video for more.
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.
Behavior: how giving a LITTLE control can make a BIG difference.
Date: February 12th, 2015
We know how difficult it is to deal with a child who wants control. Watch this video for my tip on how to handle it.
Behavior: handling impulsivity
Date: December 18th, 2014
Handling impulsive kids can be difficult. Watch this video [1:00] for my tip on what I do.
Why I don’t like to send kids out of my class.
Date: April 11th, 2013
Watch this video [1:13] to learn why Polly thinks twice before sending one of her students down to the office, instead of managing their behavior herself.
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