1- Say “I’m ticked!” Stamp your foot on the ground. 2- Rip a Strip – Rip paper strip into ten pieces using an assertive count to ten as you rip. 3- Use “I statements”: I get upset when you ________. 4- Use a plunger on the ground with both hands. 5- Hit catsup out of… Read more »
Early adolescent children, while adamant about their ability to make their own decisions, often lack the wisdom and experience to make the right choices. Perhaps one of the most critical concepts middle school kids need to learn is “choices are ours to make and live with!” While preteens often reject adult guidance, there is ample… Read more »
c 1992 Precious Pie Music 1. KID: HEY LITTLE ANT DOWN IN THE CRACK CAN YOU HEAR ME, CAN YOU TALK BACK? SEE MY SHOE, CAN YOU SEE THAT? WELL, NOW IT’S GONNA SQUISH YOU FLAT. 2. ANT: PLEASE, OH PLEASE DO NOT SQUISH ME. CHANGE YOUR MIND AND LET ME BE. I’M ON MY… Read more »
Meeting Classroom Behavior Standards If you have a number of boys that are physical, noisy and on the active side I would recommend a different solution. The Clapper! You can purchase a clapper which is a noise activated switch that you can have in your classroom. 1-Plug it into the electrical outlet and plug a… Read more »
Gene, Time and time again I have turned to your materials, your books, your school program “Values in Action!”, and your newsletter when I need guidance and focus. Although I have stacks of other materials, it is yours to which I turn first and last. I suppose you could say that they speak to me…. Read more »
3 Step Plan 1st Invite the student to describe what they feel is working as you begin a new time period. A focus on what works keeps kids on the right track. 2nd Validate or paraphrase the student’s description of what they feel is working back to the student. 3rdHelp the child see that what… Read more »
“Aside from basketball, the best thing I bring to the table is my character. I m not going to change because I ve got the money and I m number 1.” Dwight Howard, on being selected first by Orlando in the NBA Draft – Dwight Howard
Gene, As a former police officer with most of my background in the criminal justice system, I appreciate that you made sure I realized love is the basis for helping our kids. I understand discipline, behavior, etc. but nobody ever made sure I understand compassion. Thank you! Teresa Cooper Alamogordo, New Mexico Gene, I really… Read more »
Fears that prevent us becoming all that we can tend to show up In the following areas. Failure to progress, having inadequate resources, lack of knowledge or failure to achieve. Another way to characterize these fears is: 1-Fear of Not Doing Enough- 2-Fear of Not Having Enough 3-Fear of not Knowing Enough 4-Fear of Not… Read more »
When you’re counseling a student about an attitude or behavior, it s often effective to “begin at the end”. To do so, determine the objective of the meeting and what you hope to gain by talking with the student. In the process, pinpoint what you want the specific outcome of the meeting to be. Then,… Read more »
