Be a Positive Role Model for Behavior Management
Role-modeling appropriate behavior is a vital and necessary component of an effective approach to behavior management. Who we are, what we think, and what we believe is revealed through our words and behavior. If we buy into the adage “Boys will be boys,” our...
Manage Behavior with Strategic Ignoring
Sometimes the best way to deal with student misbehavior is to ignore it. When might it be best to ignore behavior? When the inappropriate behavior is unintentional or not likely to reoccur. When the student’s goal is to get attention through misbehaving. When ignoring...
A Quiet Solution for Students who Tap Their Pencils!
Do you have students who tap their pens and pencils? We all know one. Whether it’s in the classroom or the office, there’s always (at least) one person who can’t sit still and, when forced to stay in one place, taps a pen on any available surface. For some people,...