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 […]
Six Year Old Talks Too Much
Six Year Old Talks Too Much Question: I have a 6yr old son in kindergarten. He is constantly getting in trouble for talking. I have done just about everything I know to do to quiet him. I know children like to talk, but this is really getting out of control. He is very bright and […]
Can Discipline Nurture Children?
Can Discipline Nurture Children? QUESTION: I run a support group for Day Care Providers in a small city in MA. Some of the members have a concern about the nurturing of one member in particular. She readily admits she spanks her own children (Bible backed) and says she does not hit the daycare children. I […]
Helping a 2 ½ year old like preschool
Helping a 2 ½ year old like preschool Question: Hi, I know you have a few answers about this on your web site, but my problem is a little different. My son doesn’t mind going to preschool, but after about half an hour he looks for his parents (usually my husband drops him off and […]
Disciplining 1st and 2nd graders in school
Disciplining 1st and 2nd graders in school Question: I teach 1st and 2nd grade (combined class). I am having trouble finding inventive ways to control the chatter while I (or a student) am trying totalk. Please help! Answer: Following is an excerpt from our book “Positive Discipline: A Teacher’s A-Z Guide” on”Yakkers.” My favorite suggestion for […]
Behavior modification
Behavior modification Question: I am a fifth grade teacher and I am looking for help in developing some individual behavior plans for three children in my room. One child in particular has many difficulties interacting with the other children in a positive manner. He often uses inappropriate language and can act out physically. He frequently […]
