Often we never have all the data to solve problems when it comes to various behavior problems due to the fact we haven t taken the time to do the necessary fact finding. –

“Ridicule is generally made use of to laugh men out of virtue and good sense, by attacking everything praiseworthy in human life.” – Joseph Addison

Zero tolerance, security programs not supported by evidence EDITORS: Professor Russell Skiba is an expert on school safety and discipline and can provide insights into the effectiveness of school anti-bullying programs, which the Indiana legislature is considering mandating statewide. Other states are considering similar approaches. Skiba directs the Safe and Responsive Schools Project at the… Read more »

Need a little help getting your oppositional kids to join in on the power of yes as well as keeping your promises and agreements? According to Becky Smith, a teacher at Liberty Elementary, this is a fun way to keep your promise as a teacher to do something fun or of special interest for your… Read more »

OBJECTIVE: To teach children how to identify their feelings and talk about them. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1. Six jars or containers labeled with … HAPPY EXCITED SAD ANGRY SORRY SCARED 2. Popsicle sticks with a child s name printed on each. PROCEDURE: Each child picks up the popsicle stick with his/her name on it,… Read more »

Dear Gene, I recently attended your seminar on Discipline and the Difficult child in Appleton WI. I want you to know the seminar inspired me to set up a Solution Center in my classroom as well make C-shirts with the slogan We are the Problem Solvers printed on the front of them. Having numerous difficult… Read more »

Listen to us and we’ll tell you a rap About Room 20, the helping hands class. H stands for honest, we ask to use things. It also stands for happy, hear us sing. A stands for active cuz we love to learn. And to do that we re attentive so that s not a concern…. Read more »

Book Review With Mr. Peabody’s Apples, her gorgeous sophomore venture into the realm of children’s literature, Madonna sustains her transformation from material girl to mom. Inspired by a 300-year-old Ukrainian story and illustrated by the talented Loren Long, Madonna’s tale is about the dangers of gossip. As a frequent target of the rumor mill, who… Read more »

ISLAMABAD: The more television 4-year-old children watch the more likely they are to become bullies later on in school, a U.S. study said. At the same time, children whose parents read to them, take them on outings and just generally pay attention to them are less likely to become bullies, said the report from the… Read more »

To help a distracted child remain in a line you can place a bib over the back of the student in front of them with a happy face on it, and have the child follow the face. – Gene Bedley