Punishment or Discipline in Schools
Punishment or Discipline in Schools Question: I am a parent who is struggling with a situation at my daughters elementary school. She is in the eighth grade at a parochial school. My very spirited daughter likes to enjoy life and people. She always manages to find a way to make most things fun.For example: Making […]
Orderly Entry and Exit
Orderly Entry and Exit Question: Can you offer suggestions to achieve a quiet, safe, orderly entry and exit of primary grade children in and out of the school at recess times? SuzannePrimary Lead Teacher Answer: Hi Suzanne, You are probably aware of our book, “Positive Discipline in the Classroom”. One of the themes of that book […]
Angry Children of Divorce
Angry Children of Divorce Question: I am writing to ask a question that has presented to me a number of times. I am an elementary school counselor and have worked in outpatient mental health as well. I hear many parents asking questions about the struggles they face when their child returns from visitation with the […]
Teachers Who Scream and Punish
Teachers Who Scream and Punish Question: I am in a school where screaming at all students is the norm. I have a kindergarten assignment and students are humiliated and degraded in efforts to control their behavior. I was able to show some positive discipline techniques to the teacher the first week by modeling and the […]
Tardy First Graders
Tardy First Graders Question: Dear Jane and positive discipline associates,I teach an extended day program for first graders who are in need of extra help with reading and math. The program began with a four week summer session. Tardies were rarely a problem because school began at 8:45. Now that we are on a regular […]
Mutual Respect in the Classroom
Mutual Respect in the Classroom An excerpt from Positive Discipline by Dr. Jane Nelsen Mutual respect incorporates attitudes of: (1) faith in the abilities of yourself and others; (2) interest in the point of view of others as well as your own; and (3) willingness to take responsibility and ownership for your own contribution to the problem. […]
Trouble Controlling Chatter in Classroom
Trouble Controlling Chatter in Classroom Question: I teach 1st and 2nd grade (combined classes). I am having trouble finding inventive ways to control the chatter while I (or a student) am trying to talk. Please help! Answer: My favorite suggestion for all classroom problems is to use class meetings to let the kids find solutions. They are good at […]
Dealing with bullying behavior in a school setting
Dealing with bullying behavior in a school setting Question: I am looking for some concrete practical tips for dealing with bullying behavior in a school setting. How can I work to change the bully’s behavior? How can I help the victim avoid any further victimization? Answer: I have included excerpts on Bullying and the Victim […]
Reward System in Preschool
Reward System in Preschool Question: I would like some feedback regarding the following situation: My oldest daughter just turned 3 and is in a preschool program 2 days a week for 3 hours a day. There is a teacher and assistant for 12 children. The teacher is very young and this is her second year […]
I Can’t Do It!
I Can’t Do It! Question: I have a student in my kindergarten class who is constantly saying “I can’t do it”. This applies to everything from taking off her shoes to doing work. She has a difficult time following directions, and rarely does what she is asked to do. She is the last one to […]
