Behavior Management | How to Handle Disruptive Behaviors in Your Classroom
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- Are you a teacher who finds it difficult to manage disruptive student behaviors?
If so, I have some tips and strategies in this video to help you be successful at addressing and reducing disruptive behaviors in your classroom.
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I am a new substitute teacher and this is very helpful. They train me on what not to do, but not really what to do or say. It is also hard directing when I don't know students' names.
When I was subbing, if the teacher didn't provide me a seating chart, I would make a seating chart and then tell the kids I was going to use it to take roll, so if they weren't in their assigned seat they would be marked absent. This helped a lot in being able to put a name to a student. There's (Free) seating chart generating software out there that makes it really fast and easy.
First thing I do is make a map of their desks and their names! Knowing their names is half the battle!
@@jeremygarza5248 , Thank you so much! First time long term Sub, 6th grade ELA. The students have not had permanent teacher. The situation is challenging because I don’t know them and they don’t know me. And I don’t have pre-planned Sub handbook. I’m starting from scratch.
It took me an entire year to realize this. Thank you. They dont teach you this in school but they should.
I agree. I took me some trial and error to learn this as well.
There are so many truths spoken in this video that I have to press pause, write them down and contemplate how that action will transpire in my class. Simply saying “Sit down & do your work…” is not enough when some need isn’t met. Maybe I’ll learn this when I return to school.
I love the individual behavior plan. I haven’t worked in 10 years, but I remember how it worked. I would conference with the students and we would put 1-3 goals for the student to work on. Then to check for understanding I’d ask the student to show me the undesired behavior. Then I would explain why that behavior was problematic and ask the student to shoe me the correct behavior. If he didn’t know, I’d tell him and demonstrate. I’d make a graph with days of the week at top. On the side I put time frames. 2 hours was the longest I put. Then I had a coloring sheet that had the same number of objects to color as the number of time frames. So if we were doing math that would be a 90 minute time frame. I’d usually give 1 warning that this was not the correct behavior. At the end of the 90 minutes I’d meet with the student and I’d ask him to tell me if he met each goal one at a time. If not I put an X in the box for that time frame and I’d X one of the coloring pictures. Next time frame ended we’d conference. He had met the goal this time so he got to color one of the pictures and he got a sticker in his time frame box. Once he earned 5 stickers he could get a pencil. I know it sounds like a lot but once you get the hang of it it’s not bad. Plus this got positive results from every student that had one. They still had issues. There would be time frames where they wouldn’t meet the goal. In those cases I just made sure they knew why they didn’t get the sticker and I’d have them tell me what their mistake was and how to fix it. Then I’d remind them that no one is perfect. We all make mistakes. We’ll just do better next time. Their behavior would improve. They still misbehaved sometimes but it was better than before.
Those call to actions are not strategies. The problem arises when students ignore or defer them
Thank you for this video. It is confirmation that I am doing the right things. This is my 23rd year in teaching and I KNOW the right things to do and say. I also practice and model them. It is easier when it's just a few kids in the class However, this year has been tougher than EVER. I teach 2nd grade and with no exaggeration, out of my 21 kids it is he majority of them who are struggling. I know one of the MAIN reasons is that all of them came in at a KDG. Level. When we think of the affect the pandemic has had, 2nd grade truly struggles. Simply getting used to being in a classroom is a challenge even in APRIL. It is simply exhausting. However, I am a confident teacher and again appreciate your video for confirming that I am doing the right things and simply need to keep doing it.
Hello I've watched 14 videos on classroom management and this is SUPERIOR!! Many times they are for teachers NOT A SUBSTITUTE. Many times we have 1 day class so it's difficult to get students to trust us and behavior is very out of control, especially when teachers have been out for months and they've had so many subs. I Thank you for any more of these. CHeers K
Glad it was helpful!
This is one of the most thorough videos I’ve seen about the subject!! Thank you so much!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the direct entry to the effective examples with brief clear instructions; leading to an immediate impact on behaviors: Mine and the Learners.
Thank you for this complete summary of how to handle misbehaviour in the classroom.
Thank you! My students have so many compounded issues but I try my best to not only teach but reach them when I can.
This is an excellent video with excellent classroom management advice. I agree with you about the importance of understanding the root of the problem. Understanding the root of the problem can help solve, fix, etc the problem.
I believe great classroom management is knowing what to ignore, knowing what to address, having engaging lesson plans, using preventive strategies to help prevent poor behavior from occurring in the classroom, using positive reinforcement, handling poor behavior issues in appropriate ways, understanding the root of the behavior issue, being consistent, and calling the office in severe behavior situations such as fighting, throwing binders across the room, being cussed out, being threatened, etc and last resort situations such as a student continuing to be disruptive in class disrupting the learning environment after doing everything possible in the classroom to control the disruptive behavior.
Keep up the great work with your videos. I wish you the best.
So good.
Thank you and yes to looking at disruptive behavior as a way to communicate. I know it can be hard and draining to respond to disruption while keeping the flow for the rest of the class. Kudos to all who find balance in class management!
No it’s them being spoiled rotten brats.
I enjoyed this video & informative. Thank u.
You are the best! It is so true!
thank you so much , i will be doing my teaching practice starting January so i look forward to using these tips
This is SO helpful!!! Thank you so much!
Very helpful! Thanks
I am subbing longtime. I saw very few teachers, very few that don't raise their voice in classroom. And classroom behavior was awesome. They were interacting, doing work queitly. I don't know how they do it.
Otherwise, teachers are yelling, shouting out, just to make them quite.
I used to raise my voice a lot to quiet my students, until I got tired of losing my voice and feeling frustrated. I personally made a decision stop yelling and start being strategic. I took a good hard look the misbehaviors that were showing up consistently and implemented strategies that met student needs. I believe that's how teachers can experience great classroom behavior without losing their voices :)
What a great video - just what I needed.....concise yet thorough with lots of practical tips on how to make the changes you want in your classroom and with your students.
You are so welcome!
Excellent video 😊
Thank you so much for this and I will push to have a structured classroom 🌹
I'm a Behavior Coach in a Title I school. Our students can be as rough as some of their home situations. These videos are terrific! I watch them and share them with the teachers here. THANK YOU!
Thank you
I love this! Thank you so much!
This is great! Watched a few vids on the subject and this one was the most informative and thorough.
Thank you :)
Thank you for all these strategies. I'm currently teaching at second grade and some students require much more attention than others, not only academic but also with behavior issues.
Happy to help!
@@FeedTheirNeeds what if the reason behind their disruptive behavior is disrespect🤔 how can a teacher solve this issue?
Dear Michele
Thank you very much for this video. I am about to start teaching in an elementary school and your strategies boosted my self confidence.
Wonderful!
Thank you so much for this video! I am a new teacher this year, and I thought I had classroom management skills until I got my own classroom. This video was so helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Even to me
This video has SO many good strategies! It is so unique compared to others that I have seen. Thanks!
Thank you :)
I found this video very helpful and so true!
Thank you so much! I am doing student observations and this helped me to understand the students better and gave me strategies to improve classroom management 💕
Glad it was helpful!
I appreciate this content
It is needed topic
That's so true when you know students name it's easier to get their attention has a substitute.
Thank you so muuch .this is the most useful video I've ever watched. Much love from Morocco 🇲🇦
Glad it was helpful!
This is a great help! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
You are so welcome!
I am currently working in PreK. This video was extremely helpful and I will implement most of it into my daily work. Not focusing on the behaviors is a great way to see if they will come over and join the group.
I would love to hear your progress:)
These are wonderful, bedrock principles! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I like you redirection to positive behaviours. I am trying this, but English is their second language and this can be part of the communication issue. I am also not the homeroom teacher, therefore I have to rely on their consistency. It's hard. Some classes are great, some are terrible.
How are things going? I would live to hear of your progress.
@@FeedTheirNeeds I left the school one term before the end of the contract.
Very useful information. Thank you Mam
Welcome 😊
Such an amazing video ! So many valuable tips and great advice ! Thank you so much
Thank you!
You've helped me a lot. Thanks
This video is great! Thank you for all the sayings.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic information! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Such great advice. Thank you!
You are welcome
Thank you Michele. I'm studying a Masters of Teaching at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Your video really helped explain strategies for dealing with student behaviour. I will share it with my class, I hope that's OK!
You're welcome, Chris. So glad to hear that this video was helpful. Thank you for sharing :)
Excellent information, thank you!!
Our pleasure!
That was some helpful information. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I’m an early head start teacher and definitely trying this 😊
Very informative. Thank you
Very welcome
This was so helpful!
I found your video very insightful and I will try to adopt some of your practices.
Glad it was helpful!
good idea for tbe lpttle one
As someone who is about to become a first time public school teacher, this is very helpful.
Thank you
God bless you.
Have you read the book "Teach Like Finland"? Guy was an elem teacher in the US, married a Finn woman, moved there, taught there. The whole world was astonished when Finland was #1 in a 2015 world scholastic assessment. He wrote what he saw - amazing book!
No, I have not read this book . What was your key takeaway from it?
They need to be up out of chairs, small group collab, never homework, 15/45 break per hour, more teacher collab, same teacher all thru, multi-year projects , more outdoor trips
Hello,It's very informative and great help for teacher.
Glad to hear it, thanks :)
This was super helpful! Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
Very good info. Thx!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video !
Thank you:)
I’m struggling to come up with alternative behaviors for two boys who talk, blurt out, and laugh throughout my lessons. They are not talking to each other but blurting out to the whole class in general. One is definitely doing it for attention. Perhaps both. Reminders, talking with them privately and contacting parents have had little to no effect so far. I’ll look for ways for them to get more appropriate attention specifically from their peers. I’d love ideas! Thanks for the tips. 35 year teacher - Always looking for ways to improve and grow. (Music teacher)
Hi ,
If one of your students is doing the blurt outs for attention, ask yourself what are other ways the student can get attention with the same behavior (talking loudly). Maybe he can announce the agenda for the class period at the beginning of the class, or call role call. Then contingency is he has to save his call out (talking for his job.. announcer/role call).
Another strategy suggestion is to use a red card or post it (btw, can be any color other than white) and when the student wants to say something (blurt out), they can put the colored card or post it on the table or hold it up to notify you that they have a thought to share. Try to call on them in seconds. Let them know you will only call on them if they don't blurt out.
Finally, give them a class consequence for the blurt out - loss of points, owed time, etc. If your school is against giving consequences. Do pivot points. When the boys blurt, ignore the blurting and give students around them points for not blurting.
@@FeedTheirNeeds All great ideas. I especially like the “announcer” idea. Thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼
Love the pivot points!! How should I keep track of it?
@@katyr7513 Most teachers in my school use class dojo for points. I’ve added categories for how they do in my music class as well. I can give (or take) points during the lesson or afterward.
Maybe they don't like the subject.
This doesnt work when the kids are hard, cold , and come from homes that dont teach respect or obedience. These kids tell my daughter, you can't make me! Or they say to her ,"what you gonna do about it lol girl". They are awful.
I respectfully disagree with you. The strategies I talk about in this video were cultivated, tested, and maintained in classrooms with students who would be considered "hard, cold, and come from homes that don't teach respect or obedience". The fact that many students tell their teachers "you can't make me " or "what you gonna do about it" have no bearing on these strategies. A student who does not want to initially change their behavior is going to say whatever they need to say to get a teacher to back off. I know it's frustrating, wrong and unfair. Students these days are so different from how they used to be, but frankly, so is our society. And our kids are a reflection of this change. These kids are not awful, they are lacking skills, structure and/or support and their misbehavior is showing just how much they need of all of these things. I hope things improve for your daughter.
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Thank you, well said! So true, the behavior is a reflection of change in our society and home dynamic.
very inspiring
thanx
Most welcome
New subscriber, great tips. I’m a substitute teacher and I wanted advice on how to handle students chatting, getting out of their seats and cursing at each other. Thank you
You're welcome :)
This is very helpful
Thank you and thanks for the feedback :)
Thanks ❤
Really, really helpfuf! Thank you. Any tips on acting out and disrupting the class of a brilliant kid, really smart and fast learning besides regular checking on him and giving him extra work to keep him challenged?
Hi Georgiana! If your student is brilliant, put that to use and give him a classroom job. I don't know your grade level, but a few I can think of are: Morning Announcer (he can add in something new he learned to share with class), Tech support (help students who have computer issue), Teacher Assistant (make him the first tier go-to person when you are working with another student). Another idea is to create an enrichment project he can do that occupies all his senses or favorite things/skills, he can earn with academic and classroom desired behaviors. BTW, this is assuming you have had a 1:1 conference with him and given some alternatives to his acting out/disruptive behaviors.
@@FeedTheirNeeds ill try this out. Thx :)
I am a new substitute teacher. I am having a hard time supporting the teacher when there are multiple behavioral issues happening at once and lack of support (no aides!). This is a kindergarten class that has 15 kids in a small room. One child is a runner, 3 are ESL with one ADHD, 1 has an IEP and needs supportive instruction, 2 will separate themselves from whatever the teacher is trying to teach and hide under the desk. As a substitute, not knowing which class I am stepping into, it is impossible to provide the structure because it is their class. I am in damage control at that point, trying to put a bandaid on to a wound, to help as much as I can. Suggestions for substitutes in this situation? And thank you!
I so much understand what you are going through! I am subbing for paraeducator I & II ~ what you say "it is impossible to provide the structure because it is their class" is so very true! ~ each teacher has a different method, and many of them I dont even support their message because they themselves are 'new teachers' and just learning how to manage classroom behaviour - I have a better chance with subbing for 'experienced teachers'...
Hi Christine! I used to be a substitute, so I get where you are coming from. Thank you for your willingness to equip yourself to be effective. When supporting the teacher of a chaotic classroom, I suggest asking the teacher "I see that there is a lot going on, what are the top 3 things you want me to focus on?" or "What do need help with in this moment?" If he/she can answer that, that will be your focus. If the teacher does not know, think "what would be most helpful to this teacher in this moment (consider the current activity) and do that, until the teacher gives you different directions. Thank you for all you do!
Ok what Is an "rti team" its the notations i hve trouble with! (😊TI-ese) ESL? What???!!!
This happened to me once. I never went back, and now I make sure I know what class/assignment I'm taking. The student pulled on me the whole class period. I was told an aide was coming, never came. I made it work and never looked back. Fortunately we have the option to choose the grade and school we want to substitute at. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, can't put the blame on you.
Thank you for the very specific moves to make. Last year I had a problem in my room that I was never able to fix. Because many students elected to continue to wear masks, some started making loud noises while I was in the middle of teaching. Many students seemed to be entertained by it. I couldn't address it with a particular student because I couldn't tell who it was. Any suggestions?
I know this may not seem fair to some, but I would probably use a class contingency reward and consequence strategy/intervention related to this behavior. My rationale would be this- because the students have chosen to "hide" in the class community. Their behavior will have an impact on their class community. (BTW, very similar to adult life)
This behavior is unacceptable, it cannot be allowed to continue. Therefore the class, as a whole, can receive a targeted reward or consequence for a specific amount of days or weeks (or longer) without the noises. Token rewards (marbles, cotton ball, etc) can lead to a larger class reward (choice time, homework free day , popcorn party, etc) The peer pressure from the class may end that behavior. I would try that first.
I might also try a report box (would probably give it a cooler name) and give students an opportunity to report this specific behavior. But to make it a safe place I would have every student add something to the report box. They could report something positive and/or negative. Then if I got any names I would pay special attention to those students. Prior to the report box (just thought of a name -community care), I would teach the difference between snitching and reporting /caring so that the class has a better understanding and is on the same page.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions:)
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Iam doing research about obligation and responsibilities of teachers in the learner discipline
It was really helpful Thank you mam🙏
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you're awesome, thank you!
Thank you :)
We have a student who wants everyone’s attention all the time. He throws tantrums when he does not get his way. Sometimes he hurts students. pre-K
Students who are like this, actually need more attention than others. Position him in the classroom so that he is near you and give special attention. They are usually disruptive and destructive if they are afraid that they will fail task. If he is given more attention with every task and feels that someone is supporting him while learning all the tasks, he will eventually develop confidence and eventually the ability to do things independently. When he does something destructive, instead of commenting on the disruptive behaviour, instead do the task with him, or if you have can, assign a support worker to help him. It is very frustrating for students to verbalise their inability to interact and do new things well. This causes frustration and is expressed in behaviours that are negative, just as adults do when we don't know why they feel disturbed. Fear is the main reason.
For students who want a large amount of attention, I try to find ways for them to get a combination of natural and intentional attention throughout the school day. A few suggestions are to give the student a job where he can be a helper so he gets attention from you, other staff and his peers. Have unofficial check in times where you or another staff positions themselves to give him attention through 1:1 or small group conversation, doing an activity with the student or that student's group, sitting nearby to verbal praise for positive behaviors. I would also give verbal praise and/or attention when the student demonstrates nice hands or other positive social behaviors, then limit the attention when he does not.
Great info, @Aussie
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It looks more like there are students do not like going on field trips is that they have problems with this, even if they say no or dislike field trips. Other students harassing over refusals is disrespectful. If a student rejects a field trip they do not want to go, do not harass or give him or her a hard time.
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I have a student that is constantly climbing on furniture. He's actually gotten hurt a few times from doing this behavior yet he keeps doing it.
I've tried redirecting him, talking with him and I've spoken to his mom about the problem but he keeps doing it.
I've tried not reacting and that's helped a few times. I am very frustrated because I'm afraid he's going to get seriously hurt and I'm going to get blamed for it.
First, I would look into the why behind the behavior. Is it for attention, avoidance, power/control, energy release, lack of coping skills, sensory? Once you know that, then give the student a replacement behavior based on the need. I would also take a look at when this behavior occurs and what pay off is the student getting.
It sounds like it may be attention, so ask what are other ways the student can get attention in your class. Try to find something physical, since he is doing something physical. A daily activity that lets him walk around the classroom - paper passer, errands runner, then give him verbal praise or attention for a doing the job/activity well.
You can also give him scheduled movement breaks throughout the day so he does not have to climb the furniture. If you notice a pattern around the times of the climbing behavior, that is when you use breaks or activity paired with attention (i.e verbal praise, points, etc). If Covid guidelines prohibit that maybe you can get assistance from other staff, especially if safety is an issue.
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The zero tolerance approach has worked historically, only newer teachers are afraid or hesitate to enforce discipline causing further harm to students. They need structure to thrive in academia, not a social media buddy or Peter Pan adult.
That’s what happens to me I don’t know what to say when the behavior occurs so I need to plan ahead of time with my responses for the behavior
I get it. Go-to responses have been a game-changer for me :)
I've recently encountered as a First Year Teacher, 5th graders who are extremely defiant. I suspect ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) since I studied various childhood disorders in my Special Education coursework. How do you handle these students in the classroom???
Hi Rachel, I will make a video to address this. Look for it in the next 2 weeks. It will address defiant behaviors. For true ODD students, we may have to have a conversation.
I struggle the most currently with students who make noises during lessons or absolutely cannot sit still. I don't mean a little wiggling. I mean mopping the floor because they are all over the place. I have two who do this. I've tried fidgets, allowing them other choices of where to sit, praising correct behavior, ignoring it... Etc. I'm open to any suggestions. I will say I don't think they are purposely being bad. I truly think they don't know how to control their bodies. I've also tried brain breaks or adding things to my lesson that include more movement.
Hi, if this is still a problem, email me :)
I need this
I’m will be teaching in a charter school first time from private schools. At each school I have never done IEP, ARD what are some strategies that could help me as I begin my first year?
Hi Lynn, I would say start with a vision of how you want your class to look like, sound like and feel like. Create a framework for your classroom management that includes rules + expectations, procedures + routines, how you will communicate what is acceptable and unacceptable, and your organization methods for you and your students. Also, focus on cultivating positive teacher-student relationships through conversations, engagement activities and consistency :)
Thanks very much from Australia ✝️💜
You are so welcome
I respect them only
This is really great.
If the student will not listen even it reached to 4th intervention. What will I do?
I would have to know more about the student and ask some questions about what interventions are being used, but in general, I would say if there is a pattern of the behavior continuing for some time after the 4th intervention, without any progress made, it's time for a special plan or Tier 2 or interventions,
Thank you so much :)
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In my opinion, the government student disciplinary policy should be reviewed for schools and homes because some students are extremely rude. Some even act like they are mentally sick.
In the UK, 80% of the students are lazy and can not even write what is readable.
I am a private one-on-one online art teacher. A new student starts every class by saying she doesn't want to be in this class. After I say to her she doesn't have to take this class I proceed with the lesson. She settles in and does some work but I can see her texting her friends. The question is, do I just ignore her comment that "she doesn't want to take this class" ?? Thanks for your advice, L
Hi Lynda, for some reason, I am just seeing this comment, so it might be too late. In my opinion, you can ignore the comment if it doesn't bother you or lead to more challenging behaviors. Also, you can direct her that we are not going to start the class with this comment. Give her a replacement behavior, i.e. another way to start the class. She can start the class with a interesting fact, a quick share of something good or new she did over the week or something related to art. Hope this helps:)
I understand creating a structured class over time, but I rotate through classes and only see kids one a week or every other week. Any ideas for how to create that structure for infrequent contacts?
My top tip for structure for infrequent contacts is to design a quick and interactive review of your rules and consequences within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the class . Be creative with it, and think of ways the students can actively participate in the review.
Let me know if you want me to create a video on this topic .
by showing the child that is special
I struggle with kids' need to talk back. I also have a hard time when a child [talks back] runs away as well as when they don't take responsibility.
YESSSSS! That is what I am advocating. Or at least teach what respect looks in like within the school setting. If we keep waiting, I suspect we will have gone through a whole generation.
Hi. I’m not sure if you can help with this question but I’ve been taking notes. I have a 7 year old boy in my K-2nd grade class. It’s me and 2 TAs with 10 children. This child throws chairs at us and hits us if I talk to the class or a parent. I was told he does each teacher that class gets. I was talking to a parent one day and he threw a chair at me. He is about 4ft1 and maybe 100 or or 125 pounds. Hes big and strong. It’s all day. I can be teaching and he will just punch me because I’m not talking directly to him. I moved his desk away from the children for their safety. But he pushes tables, throws chairs. I’ve tried hugs , redirected him, asking him to make good choices. We’ve tried everything under the sun. I went home one day feeling beat up. Shen busted, side hurt, arm bruised. Please do you have any suggestions. I’m afraid this child is going to hurt one of us. I can feel it strongly, Admin knows. EC is not really a focus of the school. Admin has never even came to check on us. These kids are not even in one picture on the school Facebook photos, and we have nothing for them but 4 tables and a smart board. So I really need help how to help this child to keep him and everyone safe. I never been hit with a chair. It hurt really bad. Please help.
Hi, if this is still a problem, please send me an email :)
I have 3 students who consistently interrupt teachers when they are carrying on the lesson. Even after being spoken to, given detention, involving parents, they continue to do it. I'm really unsure about what to do next. Any tips?
Hi Jay_lu ! Sure! (1) Look at the patterns surrounding this behavior (when, where, how often) (2) Use the pattern data to develop an educated guess for the WHY (i.e.habit, attention, avoidance, power, etc) (3) Brainstorm a replacement behavior that meets the same need. (i.e., exchange the habit for a new one, what’s another way student can gain appropriate attention or power, for avoidance - preapproved breaks?) (3) Teach replacement behavior to student and allow student to practice replacement behavior in class (4) Assess results :)
I'm a new teacher in a school where I have more chaotic students who run around outside the classroom, some who hides under the table, one who always need attention and misbehaves, a lot who not only runs around and fight with other, one who was considered as a special child, others who follow what the others do and only a few who follow what I told them. Can you suggest to me what I should do with them? Which one should I deal first.
When dealing with multiple behaviors, I start with safety first. So this can look like working with the school staff to have a plan for students who run outside the classroom. I have a video on my channel called, "Chaotic Classroom? Here are 6 things you can focus on. It can help you set behavior priorities. Rooting for you!!!
So very helpful. I am taking over a disruptive class. How to I handle repeated fights?
The first thing I would do is look at the patterns surrounding the fights (i.e. time of day, what period, location of fighting students, how the fight starts, how the fight ends). Usually if it is in repeat mode, you will see some commonalties. Then I would use strategies to make them less common (such as keep them separate, address the feud, counteract what they are getting out of it). Other strategies are conflict mediation, student contracts, recognizing the trigger & interrupting it, teaching alternate coping skills (i.e. when someone makes me mad...) and targeted consequences :) Erica, if you have more specific questions, email me at michele@feedtheirneeds.com
Hello mam, my 3rd grade kids are too energetic. When I ask them any questions related to the topics I am explaining all the kids start answering at the same time. How do I handle their responses so that no one feels neglected but everyone gets a chance and my course doesn't get set back?
Great question, Tapati. I suggest that you teach your students to raise their hands and WAIT to be called. This may take a few days since they are in the habit of calling out. Explain to them that you will NOT call on them unless their hand is raised and their voice level is on silent. Make sure you follow through by politely ignoring students who are callling out AND calling on studnets who are raising and waiting. However, the minute a student raise their hand and wait quietly (you may have to prompt them), call on the student to show that raising hands and waiting works. To manage their lack of patience, you can reassure students that you see their hand and will get to them in a moment, but also teach that their are times when they may not get called in the moment due to time limits. Hope this helps:)
@@FeedTheirNeeds thank you so much mam. I'll try the technique from tomorrow.
What can be done if a child thinks it is a good idea to pour sand from the sand table to the floor? What kind of redirection can I do? Also sometimes there is poking while waiting in line to wash hands after coming in from the playground. How can this behavior be redirected?
Great question, Vidhi. I'm not sure of the age of the student, but I would review the sand table rules or expectations prior to the student using it for 3-5 days. The student can repeat after you or lead the expectation review. You can also review with the whole class or small group if you don't want to single the student out. Redirection can sound like: "Sand stays in/on the table. Thank you. " or "Inside, only". If it's pre-k you may need to use a pointing gesture in addition to the voice command. If the Pre-K student tries to dump on the floor while you are present, block the cup, then point inside and use the redirection phrases listed above. Hope this helps:)
@@FeedTheirNeeds Thank you for your reply! It surely helps! I was wondering what can be done to redirect the behavior of kids that poke while waiting in a line to wash hands after outdoor play. It is for Pre-K and Kindergarten kids.
Have the child who is poking move to the back of the line each time or have the child stand next to you while holding your hand while waiting or have the child sit in a chair at a table until it's his/her turn to wash .