For many years traffic lights have often been used as behavior “clip charts” in educational settings. Educational research now clearly identifies the damaging impact this practice can have on students. Read this one-pager for ideas on how to use a familiar classroom visual in ways that are supportive of student well-being and growth! A digital… Read More Replacing the “Clip Chart”
March Motivational Mondays
#5 Physical Environment A well-organized classroom can be a game-changer when looking to keep students engaged and minimize distractions. Take time to arrange seating to suit various activities and maintain focus whether using clusters for collaboration, dyads for partner sharing or rows for independent work, to name a few. Identify ways to get feedback from… Read More March Motivational Mondays
March Motivational Mondays
#2 Acknowledgement with Behavior Specific Praise Learning is nearly impossible without feedback. Being acknowledged for doing something well is always appreciated, but if you aren’t really sure what exactly you did that was so great, it’s very hard to replicate or do it again. When educators give feedback along with the acknowledgement, this allows the… Read More March Motivational Mondays
March Motivational Mondays
#1 Defining Classroom Expectations Defining and teaching behavioral expectations is at the core of a strong multi-tiered system of support for behavior. Research demonstrates that having three to five positively stated, co-created expectations has a significant impact on the behavior of the school community and sense of belonging. This is true at the school and… Read More March Motivational Mondays
Five Effective Approaches to Address Interfering Behaviors: Classroom Disruptions
Building Self-Regulation Skills and Supports How often do you observe classroom disruptions such as students being out of their seats unexpectedly, using objects like pencils or other items to tap, and making noises that seem disruptive or at the very least irritating? What about the students who frequently bump into others and have difficulty maintaining… Read More Five Effective Approaches to Address Interfering Behaviors: Classroom Disruptions
Five Effective Approaches To Address Interfering Behaviors: Attention-Seeking Behavior
Reframing Attention with Connection How many times have we observed loud and disruptive behavior in the classroom that we quickly labeled as attention-seeking? These behaviors occur when a student does something to get a response from another student or adult (Minahan & Rappaport, 2012). Unfortunately, this perspective alone may lead us to view the behavior… Read More Five Effective Approaches To Address Interfering Behaviors: Attention-Seeking Behavior
Five Effective Approaches To Address Interfering Behaviors: Student Apathy
Provide Voice & Choice “When students feel supported and have a sense of belonging, they are more likely to actively engage.” (Baker & Will, 2024) It is important for adults to remember that all behavior is communication – ours and our students’. Equally important is that we do not take student behavior personally, but rather… Read More Five Effective Approaches To Address Interfering Behaviors: Student Apathy
