Tag: #classroommanagement

Trust Equals Privilege

TL;DR: What I am really trying to teach is the connection between trust and privilege. When done thoughtfully, classroom dollars and the famous marble jar can be powerful tools. [...]

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Why I Don’t Want Compliant Kids (and What to Teach Instead)

Why I Don’t Want Compliant Kids (and What to Teach Instead)   TL;DR: Raising respectful and responsible kids is more important than raising compliant kids.   This is a [...]

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The Break Room: My #1 Free Tool for Teaching Self-Regulation

My #1 Self-Regulation Tool, and it is free! What is a Break Room? Self-regulation, or managing big feelings, is an essential part of what I do. It is basically [...]

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Co-Regulation: The Unexpected Benefit

I will never forget the kid who taught me the beauty of co-regulation. Before I met him, co-regulation made sense, but also felt like one more thing to do [...]

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