In this post I’m sharing helpful tips and strategies to keep kindergarten, first and second grade students on-task and working independently during literacy centers. When asked about literacy centers one of the biggest challenges teachers say they face is how to keep students on-task and working independently. How do you stop the constant disruptions? How do you work with your… Read More
4 Strategies to Limit Disruptions During Centers
In this post I’m sharing 4 tips to help limit disruptions and build independence during literacy centers so that you can focus your full attention on targeted, small-group instruction in kindergarten, first and second-grade classrooms. Do you struggle to keep students on task and working independently during literacy centers? Do they disrupt and pull you away from your small group… Read More
Teaching Self-Discipline: Supporting Students Experiencing Toxic Stress
This chapter of Teaching Self-Discipline offers strategies to support students dealing with more severe behavioral problems that result from toxic stress. Hey Friend! It’s hard to believe we’re already to the last chapter of our summer book study on Teaching Self-Discipline! I hope you’ve found our “time together” to be valuable, insightful and of course, enjoyable! Today we’re wrapping… Read More
Teaching Self Discipline: Solving Problem Behavior
Chapter 4 of Teaching Self-Discipline focuses on student problem behavior and strategies to help those who are struggling with ongoing behavior challenges. Hi Friend! This week we are moving on to Chapter 4 which means we are more than half-way through our book study on Teaching Self-Discipline. Time flies when you’re having fun! 😁 Fortunately, you’ve still got plenty of… Read More
Teaching Self-Discipline: Responding to Misbehavior
This chapter of Teaching Self-Discipline focuses on why students misbehave and how we can effectively respond using logical consequences. Hi Friend! I feel like we’ve hit that sweet spot in summer! A time when your mind has finally moved on from last year, but you aren’t yet consumed by thoughts about the next. I’m so glad you’re still carving out… Read More
Teaching Self-Discipline: Investing Students in the Rules
When students help establish classroom rules they are able to see the connection of following the rules and obtaining the goals they set for themselves. Hi Friend! With the 4th of July now behind us it really feels like summer is in full swing! I hope are feeling relaxed and finding ways to recharge! And of course I hope you’re… Read More