Assuming The Best: The Power Of Teaching Through Positive Assumption
Always assuming the best in a child is one of the most significant investments you can make in their future.
Classroom Management
10 Simple Icebreakers For Kids: Elementary Students Edition
One simple icebreaker for kids is to ask them to improve something–a game, song, toy, etc. This encourages open-ended thinking and creativity.
10 Technology Tools To Engage Students In The Classroom
One of the best ways to engage all students in your classroom is to give students an easy (and even anonymous) way to ask questions.
Every Classroom Is A Team And Every Teacher Is A Coach
Every Classroom Is A Team And Every Teacher Is A Coach contributed by Molly Bruzewski, Ed.S. This is a 2-part …
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When We Ask African American Teachers To Discipline African American Students Because They’re African American
I eventually left the school. It was clear to me that my presence was to be white muscle disguised in black skin.
No Student Is Unreachable
Students who are challenging–i.e. victims of disruptive childhoods–do not change overnight. They require time to grow.
6 Strategies For Dealing With ‘Difficult’ Students
From building trust and relationships to cultivating responsibility, here are 6 strategies for dealing with your most ‘difficult’ students.
A Process For Responding To Your Most Challenging Students
The students’ strengths–and your trust–are two tools that can help you form a relationship when working with challenging students.
When Students Break The Rules, Emphasize The Effect On Others
Emphasizing how one student can impact another is not only useful for modifying behavior, but can create a learning community.
Improving Discipline In High School By Gamifying Good Behavior
“The most powerful thing I think we did, especially since we began using it mid-year, was to have a plan.”
The Building Blocks Of A Responsive Approach To Schoolwide Behavior
The Building Blocks Of A Responsive Approach To Schoolwide Behavior by Matt Renwick Every building has their issues with student behaviors …
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4 Timeless Elements Of Strong Student-Teacher Relationships
4 Timeless Elements Of Strong Student-Teacher Relationships by Kim Lee One of the most pure and deeply inspirational relationships is …
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