I’d like to share a new book I recently signed out from my public library.
It’s called “Letters to a Bullied Girl; Messages of Healing and Hope” by Olivia Gardner with Emily and Sarah Buder.
Just as the title promises, the book is filled almost entirely with letters — presented in an easy-to-read format. The letters are [...]
April 2009
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Intermediate/High School Book- “Letters to a Bullied Girl”
Without rewards, how can I encourage neat work habits?
QUESTION:
I don’t want to use stickers to motivate my primary students to print more neatly. Any suggestions to encourage them to take more care with their school work?
RESPONSE:
Here are some things that my teaching partner and I do in order to help build neat work habits over time:
1. We talk a lot about neatness. I’m [...]
Is a “Well done!” sticker an “acknowledgment” or a “reward?”
QUESTION:
I’ve been really working with my students to take pride in their work and do do their best at things. Many are really messy and sloppy and I know they can do better. Would putting a sticker or stamp that says “Well done,” “Neat work” or “Your best work!” be an acknowledgment as opposed [...]
First posted on the Teachers.net Discipline Chatboard. Permission granted from the author to re-post here:
6th and 7th graders are very impulsive creatures — they have been taught to be impulsive by adults. Don’t believe it? Just go to a teacher training session and observe how the teachers behave while the speakers are presenting! As a [...]
