Choice-Response Thinking – In a Poem!
Recently I came across a poem by Portia Nelson. It struck me that this poem sums up why I love teaching with the Discipline without Stress approach so much! AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS by Portia Nelson I I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I fall in. I [...]
Where can I find the primary book that’s used to teach the DWS levels?
QUESTION: I’ve heard there is a book written by a primary teacher that can be used to teach the DWS Hierarchy to young students. Do you know this book? Where can I find it? RESPONSE: Yes, there is such a book! It’s called, “Children of Rainbow School.” The author is Tanis Carter, a primary teacher [...]
Primary Book – “The Little Red Hen”
Just like people, book characters often operate on more than one level! Very often, the author has at least one character learn something about the discouraging outcomes of operating at the lower levels. In many cases, the character is transformed in some way during the course of the story. Whenever I read such a book [...]
Primary Book – “Hooway for Wodney Wat”
TITLE: Hooway for Wodney Wat AUTHOR: Helen Lester This is a great read-aloud, especially if you like taking on different voices!! Camilla Capybara is a perfect character for introducing the concept of Level B. Once the kids have correctly identified Camilla’s level of operation, the illustrations really lend themselves to discussing the outcomes and natural consequences [...]
