#Behavior Management

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A family friend who works in education posted this. I think it's pretty important.

Image ID: A graphic with a pale pink background and the title The Reasons Behind a Child's Behavior. There are two pie charts. The first is labeled What People Think which is all blue. The blue is labeled Misbehaved and not listening. The other pie chart is divided into six colors of various sizes and is labeled What is really happening. The six colors are Inability to communicate, Seeking connection, Unmet need, Tired/hungry, Difficulty understanding instructions, and Sensory overload. The graphic has the social media tag gozenlove. End ID.

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Headcannon #19

Since Leela is improving her anger and behavior problems, She developed Agoraphobia (fear of losing control). Fry would help her by holding her hand, giving her arm rubs, and would try to say comforting words to soothe her.

[beyondbasicteaching]

Back to School is Upon Us

School starts in a few weeks, and instagram has been reminding me of some things that I feel the need to share, in no particular order:

1. How you decorate and design your classroom can affect how well (or poorly) students can focus. Neon rainbow everything with every square inch of wall covered in 14,000 “cute” but illegible fonts will likely be overstimulating for your students and will definitely be more of a distraction than a help.

2. Rewards, points systems, prizes, and other extrinsic motivators are bandaid methods of managing behavior. They are not classroom management. They will not last. They will undermine your students’ motivation to do the right thing because it’s the right thing. And when one system stops working, it becomes an endless cycle of trying to find the next shiny thing that will keep some semblance of order and productivity in the room.

3. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IS NOT CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT. Behavior management is not classroom management. Behavior management is. not. classroom. management.

But classroom management IS behavior management.

Classroom management means having a plan for ordering the classroom and how students will accomplish various procedures throughout the day. Classroom management means knowing how you want things done: how do you want students to enter the room in the morning? Where do they put their things? Where do they sit? What will they do when they get there? How will they get materials? How will they turn in work? What are the expectations for behavior in the room? What happens when expectations are not met?

The more structured and clear your expectations and procedures are, the more consistently you teach and practice and follow through on them, the easier they are for students to accomplish. Students NEED structure. Anything you want students to do must be explicitly taught.

Points and rewards and punishments undermine student ownership and motivation. Rewards are fun every once in a while, but let’s be honest, do you really want to have to manage all of that every day?

The best classroom and behavior management is to a) know what you want students to do and how you want them to do it; b) explicitly TEACH them what and how, and then practice until it’s automatic; and c) be consistent.

Consistent, clear expectations and follow-through will trump every other behavior management involving prizes and bribes and punishments.

4. Just because something is on Instagram, Pinterest, or TikTok, just because something looks cute or fun, doesn’t mean it’s effective, good for kids, or best practice. There are evidence-based practices that are both effective AND engaging. Be judicious.

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Managing anger in residents at a memory care facility in Claremont, California is an essential part of providing high-quality care. Anger can often stem from confusion, discomfort, or an inability to communicate feelings effectively. One of the most important strategies is to create a calm, predictable environment that reduces unnecessary stress and frustration. By maintaining a consistent routine and minimizing disruptive stimuli, residents feel more secure, which can help manage emotional outbursts.

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Positive behavior management is essential for fostering healthy social and emotional development in young children. By focusing on childcare and child development in Texas, we create environments that support children’s growth and help them build essential skills.

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Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often face behavioral and mental health challenges, including conduct problems, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. These issues are further complicated by adverse childhood experiences, making it essential to create supportive environments, especially within the family unit.

[uwudonoodle]

I just realized teachers had us play Heads Up, 7 Up to get us kids to shut up for a few minutes.

[camp-counselor-life]

From: Let’s Play Nicely: Eight Tips for Creating Safe Spaces at Camp

"The journey to inclusive and safe camp spaces may feel overwhelming and uncomfortable — and therefore a reason not to embark on that trek at all. But show up anyway. Turn onto the wide-open road, and take steps that are authentic to your leadership and camp’s vibe. Employ a growth mindset to allow the support of your fellow directors, camp leadership and staff, parents and campers — and every other friend who loves your camp — to guide you on the great expedition ahead.

Practice empathetic listening. Listen more than you talk, and bring empathy into the conversation. Eliminate any defensive reaction.

Be curious and learn about your fellow staff. If we come together, we can learn from each other.

Assume good intentions. Should we make a mistake, we need to own it. Saying, “I’m sorry” is a great start to making good and fostering safety and change. Again, eliminate defensiveness.

Challenge comfort zones. Each of our comfort zones looks different. Challenge your staff and leaders to broaden their own zone.

Employ courage to get uncomfortable and learn about bias. Biases exist. Mistakes happen. Difficult interactions occur. Through all of the previous moments, growth blossoms.

Encourage relationship building. Model and support positive, meaningful, and trusting relationships by listening and learning from each other.

Institute an “open gazebo” policy. Keep the lines of communication open, safe, and nonjudgmental.

Celebrate uniqueness. Each individual’s uniqueness is to be respected, appreciated, and valued."

The article follows a scenario involving a white camper's comment about a Black counselor's hair. It includes the steps taken after the incident by the camp director, from debriefing the counselor to calling the parent. The article focuses on aggressions and microagressions directed at staff. I think the article is worth the read, especially if you are at a camp where your staff diversity does not match your camper diversity.

[humming-fly]

I love how Gerald was trying to keep Shadow from spoiling anything about the future meanwhile literally everything Shadow says and does around Maria is the biggest death flag ever

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ABA therapy and behavior management

Curious about how ABA therapy can help with behavior management? Discover the key strategies and benefits in our latest article!

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When guiding preschoolers, positive discipline techniques can make a world of difference in shaping behavior while fostering self-confidence and respect. Encouraging cooperation and empathy can be easier with these proven strategies, especially in settings like an early learning academy in Texas, where nurturing a supportive environment is key.

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For individuals with intellectual and developmental disability in Northfield, New Jersey, a strong support system is essential for achieving their full potential. Family involvement in IDD programs plays a critical role in fostering positive outcomes and creating a sense of well-being.

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Tips for Parents on Teaching Emotional Regulation

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How to Handle Antisocial Behavior in Kids

Antisocial behaviors are actions that harm others and flout social norms. These acts are usually intended to injure other people, damage property, defy authority and break laws in society. Such behaviour could be aggressive or non – aggressive. Children as young as 3 or 4 years may exhibit such behaviors. Set clear consequences for actions Right from the toddler stage, there are tangible ways…