My number one tip for reducing anxiety during state test season for 'that' kid.
#TestAnxiety #AnxietyRelief #SchoolStress #teachers

5 Reasons Kids Misbehave & Detach:
1. Attention (somebody 'see me')
2. Power/Control (home life = no say or has too much say)
3. Competence (can't do the work)
4 .Belonging (doesn't fit in)
5. Awareness (literally unaware of their misbehavior)
Add your reasons below...
#teachers

Quit taking it personally. It's not about you! Retrain your brain to do the following 3 things when working with challenging students.
#teachers #BehaviorChange #PositiveInteractions

Phrases #students appreciate hearing from their #teach ers .
1. Thanks for coming.
2. Glad you’re here.
3. I love having you in my class.
4. I’m proud of your progress.
5. I believe in you.
Add yours 👇
#Edchat #ClassroomCommunity #teach #teach er #teach ertwitter

All of us remove something from class every day. Rhetorical question to ask: Do I kick out the kid(s) because he’s in the way of the content, or do I kick out the content bc it’s in the way of those kids? #edchat #teacher #teacher twitter #teacher s #education #ClassroomManagement

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We teachers need to care about our students as much as if not more than our subject matter. #edchat #thatonekid #teacher #teacher twitter #thatonekid

Here you go, new teachers! Listen to this tip; save yourself much stress! Mentors, take note. 👀 #BetterTogether GCSD Professional Learning & Mentoring

Brian Mendler puts things in perspective….

Every single day…it’s the only way! Well said Brian Mendler! #CultureEd

Lots of you asking for examples of using questions for oppositional / defiant #kids . Here you go… this clip did 3.8 mil views on instagram. #OppositionalStudents #DefiantBehavior #TeachingStrategies #teach #teach er #edchat #sped

Instead of Honor Roll, in my class we had On-A-Roll. For kids that are improving. #thatonekid #teacher s #edchat #education #teacher

Tips for disrespectful kids:
1. Be respectful- even when they’re not.
2. Smile- even when not getting one back.
3. Show kindness- even when they’re not.
4. Be happy they show up- even when late.
Add yours 👇 #edchat #thatonekid #kidsdeserveit #teach #education #teach er

“If I let one do it all the others will think it’s ok” is the pushback from my now viral FB (1.4m views) “second to last word person” video. Here’s how to prevent that from happening. #teach #elementaryschool #classroom #iteach #teach ertips #education #Educators #teach ers

#Teachers with few #behavior issues have the following in common:
1. Rarely gets offended.
2. Starts every day with a clean slate
3. Talks w kids before/after class
4. Considers de-esclation a win
5. Doesn’t need the last word
Add yours 👇
#ThatOneKid #edchat

If your goal is to avoid power struggles, then learning to be a 2nd to last word person is best. 👇 #PowerStruggles #Relationships

The feelings that impact behavior. How do you behave when you are hungry, angry, lonely, tired, or scared? Brian Mendler #CultureEd #LeaderEd

paras are the most under valued people in schools. Thanks for what you do. #thatonekid

Some kids hate breaks. Enjoy yours but don’t forget that. #thatonekid

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