How do I teach students to ignore a misbehaving classmate?
QUESTION:
I have a 3rd grade student who is demonstrating increasingly
disruptive behaviors. I have all kinds
of support with him - my principal, school counselor,
behavioral specialist - we’re all involved, every day. This boy can work elsewhere when he can’t manage in the classroom. My question is this: How do I
teach the [...]
Level D Integrity at the Beach
Almost every year, Darlene, my teaching partner, and I, do a dinosaur unit in our primary classroom. As a culmination to a month of learning about dinosaurs and fossils, we always plan a field trip to Darlene’s house, which is located close to a beautiful sandy beach. The “Dinosaur Dig” is often the [...]
USING THE HIERARCHY TO UNDERSTAND INTEGRITY
Just this past week, I had a situation in which I was able to use the Hierarchy to help a child named Sarah, feel a bit better about her dealings with a difficult desk partner. I thought I’d share because I think it’s helpful to hear stories of classroom experiences. Additionally I want to encourage [...]
How do I turn off the urge to praise?
QUESTION:
I have just read the book and plan to implement DISCIPLINE without STRESS in this coming school year. I anticipate that I might have a problem with giving into the urge to praise individuals or the class as a whole. I can see myself saying, “Look at these students who have been [...]
