Spring is in the air! For many schools, March and April bring higher stress levels, increased behavior concerns, and rigorous academic assessments. School staff and students are expected to manage these concerns in addition to their other day-to-day responsibilities. As an elementary school counselor, I support my school family by providing them with a variety…
The Scoop on Behavior Management
Behavior management is one of those areas in education where some teachers struggle and others excel. What many new teachers are never told, is that behavior management can vary from year to year, from class to class and even from student to student. There are some methods that can be applied consistently, but behavior management…
Behavior Management Techniques with Mystery
Reading mysteries can certainly pique students’ interests, but how do mysteries translate to everyday life in the classroom? The three ideas below bring an element of mystery to any classroom and can motivate your students to pay more attention to the details around them. Teacher-tested and approved, these mysterious ideas are sure to take the…