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.
Q & A: Tardy Again!
Date: April 15th, 2020
Someone recently asked me about a video I did about a student who was always tardy… Here’s my response!
Behavior: I Gotta Belong!
Date: March 4th, 2020
1 in 8 Kids Are Living in Trauma or Abuse
Date: January 15th, 2020
When you put kids in unstructured settings, remember that a huge number live with trauma or abuse.
She Was Tardy All the Time!
Date: January 11th, 2020
You Can’t Control Their Home Lives and It Doesn’t Matter!
Date: October 16th, 2019
We can’t change what a kid is allowed to do at home. BUT we CAN teach them the skills needed to behave in school!
We All Lack Emotional Coping Skills – Students and Teachers Alike!
Date: September 28th, 2019
Students lack emotional coping skills. But guess what? Sometimes so do the adults!
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