Greeting Students at the Door - is it Worth the Extra Time?
Lately there has been lots of attention on teachers greeting students at the door - an amazing video of a teacher doing individual hand...
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- Sep 14, 2021
- 5 min
What COVID-19 Taught Schools About Rewards & Punishment
I am often asked if group or individual rewards will work with older students. Do they still need that sort of thing? Isn’t it too...
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- Aug 31, 2021
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The Simple Correction Sequence
We all have a toolbox of strategies we use when students are displaying challenging behavior. One of the most effective and efficient...
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- Aug 20, 2021
- 5 min
Why Walking In Line is Good for Students (& for Schools)
Recently I was at an elementary school just as recess was ending. When the bell rang some kids slowly walked towards their lining up...
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- Aug 11, 2021
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First Day of School Circle
There is so much to think about when getting ready for your first day of school with your class. You are thinking about your classroom...
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- Aug 26, 2020
- 4 min
What is PBIS?
Last week a friend asked me, “What is PBIS?” in 5 minutes or less! So I created a video and wanted to share just the basics of what PBIS...
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- Jun 13, 2020
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How to Establish Schoolwide Values & Expectations in a Community Circle
Schools are communities, places where our behavior impacts others in a very real way. Both PBIS & Restorative Practices promote the...
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- May 22, 2020
- 5 min
How to Re-Open School After Quarantine AND Support the Emotional Needs of Students
Last week a teacher told me that during one of their online lessons, a student shared how happy he was that his grandfather was out of...
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- Apr 29, 2020
- 4 min
How to Plan Your Own Classroom Circle
You are ready to start using Circles in your classroom to build community, solve problems, and teach more engaging lessons but you are...
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- Apr 19, 2020
- 5 min
Positive Reinforcement for Online Classrooms: Increase Connection, Improve Behavior, and Have Fun!
Whether teaching in person or online, it is important to build relationships and positive regard in your classroom. One fun and...
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- Apr 7, 2020
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How to Bring PBIS & Restorative Practices to Your Online Classroom
We know that one of the best ways to ensure excellent behavior in class is to have engaging instruction - but setting up an online class...
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- Mar 31, 2020
- 5 min
Student Misbehavior in Distance Learning and What We Can Do About It
How can we engage students in online learning and respond when they don't?
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- Jul 30, 2019
- 5 min
10 Steps for Responding to Problem Behavior in the Cafeteria
The lack of structure in a loud echoing cafeteria can trigger some wild student behavior. Lets talk about how to respond in a positive way.
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- Jul 23, 2019
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How to Tame a Chaotic School Cafeteria: Do's & Don'ts for Managing Lunchroom Behavior
Ever been in an ear splitting, clanging cafeteria? Learn a few ways to calm it down so kids can eat and enjoy socializing without stress.
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