#TeachChat Archive: Effective Behavior Management – July 25, 2012
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ReallyGoodStuff Have a GREAT night! I’ll chat with you soon! ~Brandi =) #TeachChat -10:02 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Thanks everyone for the great advice. Gn #TeachChat -10:02 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Next Wed at 9pm EST, we’ll be talking about First Day of School Fun! #TeachChat -10:02 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Thanks so much for being here everyone! It’s been a pleasure chatting with you! #TeachChat -10:02 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82 thanks have a good night #teachchat -10:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 edunators A6 #teachchat I’d tell a new teacher not to pick fights and make mountains out of mole hills. Lost pencils, forgotten homework, baby stuff. -10:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff We’re on FB at http://t.co/YMOsANHY . =) #TeachChat -10:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff Thanks for hosting! I enjoyed being here! #teachchat -10:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Be sure to check out our FB page tonight or tomorrow – there’s a 10% off coupon on there #TeachChat -10:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Thanks Brandi! good night everyone! #teachchat -10:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom It has been a great hour! Thanks! #TeachChat -10:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff TeachersLounge@ReallyGoodStuff.com #TeachChat -10:00 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Well, everyone it’s been an hour! If you won tonight, please email me your mailing address at: #TeachChat -10:00 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lisalantz@ReallyGoodStuff awesome! I feel doubly blessed! #TeachChat -10:00 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82 great advice #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 25th, 2012 DianaPuffer@ReallyGoodStuff and it doesn’t stop after the first few weeks, you have to keep teaching it #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Excellent! RT @elianamikolay: Establish rules together and practice, practice, practice! #TeachChat -9:59 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud Yay to all the winners. Maybe next time for me! #TeachChat -9:59 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @liveimagination You have to teach behavior just like content.If behavior mang is bad then students wont learn content as well #TeachChat -9:59 PM Jul 25th, 2012 applesandglue@ReallyGoodStuff@robin1365 great advice! #TeachChat -9:59 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Yes! RT @lemjames82: if at first you dont succeed, try again #TeachChat -9:59 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Relief on self and the help of other teacher try to get to know you students and and parents and be great at what you do. Teach #TeachChat -9:59 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Awesome advice! RT @robin1365: @ReallyGoodStuff It is a necessary part of teaching. Dont be intimidated. Plan plan plan!! #TeachChat -9:59 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff And again! =) Congrats! RT @lisalantz: Establish routines and procedures from day one and be consistent #TeachChat -9:58 PM Jul 25th, 2012 nosduhaj Thanks won’t miss it next time emtysmom I feel like I am repeating myself but to be consistant and try not to have small things affect your behavior #TeachChat -9:58 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff You have to teach behavior just like content. If behavior mang is bad then students won’t learn content as well. #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 25th, 2012 robin1365@ReallyGoodStuff It is a necessary part of teaching. Don’t be intimidated. Plan plan plan!! #TeachChat -9:58 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82 if at first you don’t succeed, try again #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay Establish rules together and practice, practice, practice! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud lay out your expectations and be consistent #TeachChat -9:58 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@emtysmom – Nope, email me your mailing addy at TeachersLounge@ReallyGoodStuff.com =) #TeachChat -9:58 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lisalantz Establish routines and procedures from day one and be consistent #TeachChat -9:58 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee@ReallyGoodStuff Relax. Don’t be afraid to have noise in your classroom. Have fun with your kids. Respect each other. Always. #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 25th, 2012 DianaPuffer A6 Be consistent and ask for help! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff A6 stay calm! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 25th, 2012 applesandglue@ReallyGoodStuff be consistent from day one. But also, recognize that some students have different needs. Crazy! dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Be fair and consistent. #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@nosduhaj We missed you, Julie! The transcript will be up tomorrow. =) #TeachChat -9:57 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48@lisalantz thanks that’s what I was trying to say #TeachChat -9:57 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom@ReallyGoodStuff Thanks for my wins as well! This is my first time on here! Do you email me on Twitter? #TeachChat -9:57 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Q6: What would you tell a brand new teacher about behavior management? A6 wins. #TeachChat -9:57 PM Jul 25th, 2012 nosduhaj I am bummed I missed the conversation. #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Let’s do one last giveaway question… #TeachChat -9:56 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay@emtysmom Thank you! #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Without the support of akin its like tour hands are tied behind Your back. #TeachChat -9:55 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lisalantz Without admin support it is hard, but I like to establish parent/child relationships and deal with things in my classroom anyway. #TeachChat -9:55 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@liveimagination Hope it helps you! =) #TeachChat -9:55 PM Jul 25th, 2012 DianaPuffer sorry i was late, I am excited to read the transcript #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination These are all great suggestions! #TeachChat -9:55 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Yeah and also “Students want to get a green or above everyday” #TeachChat -9:55 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @emtysmom Yep!I have the students give me things they need to do to have good beh as a mission statement&I post on the wall #TeachChat -9:55 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@vmontgomery48 Thank you for being here tonight. elianamikolay@emtysmom …like “raise your hand when you want to share”…kind of things? #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@principal_kelly What’s your advice for teachers when they don’t feel like they have admin support? #TeachChat -9:53 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82@principal_kelly I emphasize making good choices #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud visualize what you want them to do and make them practice it every day every hour until they get it right! #TeachChat -9:53 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@principal_kelly Good point! #TeachChat -9:53 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48@reallygoodstuff thank you for my win tonight #TeachChat -9:53 PM Jul 25th, 2012 DianaPuffer@principal_kelly conduct versus rules…I like that #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Yep! I have the students give me things that they need to do to have good behavior as a mission statement and I post on the wall #TeachChat -9:52 PM Jul 25th, 2012 principal_kelly Teaching MY & HS, focus on citizenship not “rules”. As admin, focus on Conduct – rules are for sports. #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff What’s your best tip for consistency with routines? @liveimagination needs some ideas. #TeachChat -9:52 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48@ReallyGoodStuff yes parent back up is very challenging #TeachChat -9:51 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay@emtysmom I’m intrigued…mission statement about behavior?? #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff It’s hard though isn’t it?Esp when you give it your all.RT @debrud not taking it personally-something I have been working hard on #TeachChat -9:51 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff mostly routines. #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom We go over our rules once a day and we also go over our mission statement about behavior! #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Absolutely. Without the support it’s so hard. RT @MrsMorgansClass: A5 – administrative support. #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jul 25th, 2012 DianaPuffer@liveimagination parent support is big!! #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff So challenging! RT @liveimagination: @ReallyGoodStuff@applesandglue not only administrator but parent back up as well. #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom WOW! I never win anything! #TeachChat -9:49 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@debrud this is so hard too! #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Consistency w/routines or rules?RT @liveimagination: consistency was my biggest struggle my first year of teaching. #TeachChat -9:49 PM Jul 25th, 2012 DianaPuffer RT @debrud: not taking it personally – something I have been working hard on #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass A5 – administrative support. #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff@applesandglue not only administrator but parent back up as well. #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff And again! =) Congrats! RT @emtysmom: Rewards and visual charts! #TeachChat -9:48 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@spec_ed_teacher sounds good. Some behavior contracts are just checklists that promote negativity #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Someone who understands what the student is going through and can lean me a hand to handle my most difficult moments. #TeachChat -9:48 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff consistency was my biggest struggle my first year of teaching. #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud not taking it personally – something I have been working hard on #TeachChat -9:48 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Yep! RT @applesandglue: @ReallyGoodStuff administrator back up for the extreme cases. Does that count? #TeachChat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82 transition tips #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Very true! =) RT @emtysmom: We have the best profession in the world:) #TeachChat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Rewards and visual charts! #TeachChat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay A handbook that tells me what to do in each situation = ) #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Dealing with the extremely difficult children where nothing seems to work. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff It’s hard to be miserable when you have a class of smiling kids. =)RT @elianamikolay: @ReallyGoodStuff Ha! I love that idea! #TeachChat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 applesandglue@ReallyGoodStuff administrator back up for the extreme cases. Does that count? #TeachChat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 DianaPuffer A5 consistency #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@emtysmom agreed! #TeachChat -9:47 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Q5: What do you need the most help with in your own classroom in regards to behavior management? A5 wins #TeachChat -9:46 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom We have the best profession in the world:) #TeachChat -9:46 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay@ReallyGoodStuff Ha! I love that idea! #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82@ReallyGoodStuff those smiling faces looking back keeps my spirits up #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Awww so sweet! #TeachChat -9:46 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@DianaPuffer Hi Diana! Welcome! #TeachChat -9:46 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff their smiles back are amazing. #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff True,they probably thought I’d lost my marbles,but then they’d start to smile back. And those smiles?They changed my mood #TeachChat -9:45 PM Jul 25th, 2012 DianaPuffer Hi all, here for the last few minutes. #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff On those particularly rough days, I’d start smiling at the kids. Front & center of the room, looking out and smile. #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82 thanks #teachchat -9:44 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Or two…or three. =) RT @dontleavenow: @ReallyGoodStuff Drink a coffee. Kidding! #TeachChat -9:43 PM Jul 25th, 2012 spec_ed_teacher@MrsMorgansClass Want s’s to self-advocate be indep & have a passion for life long learning Contracts r for HW responsib honesty. #teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Yes! They don’t need our baggage! RT @MrsMorgansClass: take time to breath and refocus. Leave the baggage at the door. #TeachChat -9:43 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass If breathing doesn’t work, turn on some fun music…SpongeBob’s “Best Day Ever” makes me smile. #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Awesome! RT @ktvee: Q4) Bad mood? I hop on Twitter. The power of the PLN here never fails to cheer me up! #TeachChat -9:42 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82 sing a silly song #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Chocolate ALWAYS cheers me up too! RT @shammanaj: A4 Chocolate! robin1365@ReallyGoodStuff lots of chocolate! #TeachChat -9:42 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 By assigning something that could encourage the children to put me in a more my mood #TeachChat -9:42 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee Q4) Bad mood? I hop on Twitter. The power of the PLN here never fails to cheer me up! #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff And you win! Congrats! RT @lemjames82: plan well and come to class prepared for anything #TeachChat -9:42 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass RT @edunators: RT @ReallyGoodStuff: If youre grumpy and grouchy, guess what? Chances are your students will reflect that. #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff take time to breath and refocus. Leave the baggage at the door. #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud I keep flowers on my desk! It helps! #TeachChat -9:41 PM Jul 25th, 2012 shammanaj A4 Chocolate! liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff have a student tell me a joke or story. Their laughter always cheers me up. #TeachChat -9:41 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82 plan well and come to class prepared for anything #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom You need to just look at those students and realize that they need you! #TeachChat -9:41 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Drink a coffee. Kidding! #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 25th, 2012 edunators RT @ReallyGoodStuff: If you’re grumpy and grouchy, guess what? Chances are your students will reflect that. #TeachChat -9:40 PM Jul 25th, 2012 applesandglue@ReallyGoodStuff sometimes I tell my kids that Ms H needs a big class hug. That turns my mood around! edunators Choice combined with quality instruction and preteaching expectations/procedures really should solve most behavioral concerns. #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Q4: When you’re just not in a good mood, how do you turn it around? A3 wins! #TeachChat -9:40 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee MT @ReallyGoodStuff: We have such power in setting the tone of the classroom for the day. Use that power wisely and be positive. #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 And that is the truth #TeachChat -9:39 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff So the next question is more of a behavior management for teachers kind of question… #TeachChat -9:39 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud@lemjames82 transitions are the toughest – you really have to model and practice procedures! #TeachChat -9:39 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Mindful Schools helps teach students to focus http://t.co/pg5TJK5Q#teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff We have such power when it comes to setting the tone of the classroom for the day. Use that power wisely and be positive. #TeachChat -9:38 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff so true! My students really picked up on if I was upset or angry or just not excited to be there. #TeachChat -9:38 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Very much so! RT @debrud: @ReallyGoodStuff oh yes! your mood sets the tone for the day! #TeachChat -9:38 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Yes keepinp them busy and thhey will not notice you or your mood. #TeachChat -9:37 PM Jul 25th, 2012 edunators Student choice is HUGE. Choice in what is learned, how its learned or how learning is demonstrated. Gives students back control. #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud@ReallyGoodStuff oh yes! your mood sets the tone for the day! #TeachChat -9:37 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff It really does! RT @emtysmom: Absolutely! If you are frazzled and mad then it will affect your students! #TeachChat -9:37 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82@debrud transitions are hard for me #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Someone said earlier that it’s hard to be positive on those rough days and it definitely is, but it’s so important #TeachChat -9:37 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow RT @ReallyGoodStuff: If you’re grumpy and grouchy, guess what? Chances are your students will reflect that. #TeachChat -9:37 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@spec_ed_teacher does the contract focus on positive behavior or negative behavior? Are trying to “catch” them? #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Absolutely! If you are frazzled and mad then it will affect your students! #TeachChat -9:36 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff If you’re grumpy and grouchy, guess what? Chances are your students will reflect that. #TeachChat -9:36 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud@edunators so true! if there is any down time, that’s usually when I have issues #TeachChat -9:36 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee@edunators I totally believe this! When my kids are involved in their learning, I could walk out of room and they don’t notice. #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff I would also say that in addition to getting to know your students, your attitude in the classroom plays a HUGE part in beh mngmt #TeachChat -9:35 PM Jul 25th, 2012 robin1365@ktvee I agree. I love to share stories about when I grew up, my kids, etc. They can relate. #TeachChat -9:34 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee MT @edunators: Biggest factor in behavior mgmt is quality instruction. Engaged, curious, inspired students rarely cause problems. #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @edunators Single biggest factor in beh. man. is quality instruction. Engaged,curious,inspired students rarely cause problems. #TeachChat -9:34 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Setting up meeting with the parents help, you could also send ot a worksheet with certain questions on it about the student. #TeachChat -9:33 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Very true! Great way to build class community! RT @lemjames82: doing group projects fosters teamwork #TeachChat -9:33 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Yay! Thanks #TeachChat -9:33 PM Jul 25th, 2012 edunators Single biggest factor in behavior management is quality instruction. Engaged, curious, inspired students rarely cause problems. #teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82 doing group projects fosters teamwork #teachchat -9:32 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff And you win! Congratulations! RT @emtysmom: Talk to their family! #TeachChat -9:32 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee@robin1365 “Be real” should be the number one rule for a teacher. Kids can spot fake and don’t respond to it! #teachchat -9:32 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff thanks! #TeachChat -9:32 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass morning meeting! #teachchat -9:32 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@emtysmom Misty, you changed that child’s school experience forever. That’s awesome! #TeachChat -9:32 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48@emtysmom that was nice of the other students to help out makes for a better se Setting in the classroom. #TeachChat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee@elianamikolay Build a culture by modeling it, having students work collaboratively, giving kids teambuilding activities #teachchat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff taking time to get to know each student and I think talking with their families helps as well. #TeachChat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff I send home a survey/questionnaire to parents at the beginning of the year. #teachchat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 spec_ed_teacher@MrsMorgansClass What do u do for s’s with LD’s/BD’s? Some s’s need individual plans. Pos. reinf, verbal praise, etc isn’t enuf #teachchat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Talk to their family! #TeachChat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 shammanaj A5 I give surveys but one on one face time is the best. Hard to find time for it though #teachchat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud spend one on one time with each, I like to do it at recess or lunch #TeachChat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 robin1365@ReallyGoodStuff It’s old fashioned, but I talk to them! It works. Be real. #TeachChat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 applesandglue@ReallyGoodStuff also, reading their journals helps lol! #TeachChat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@liveimagination It can definitely be! Congrats on finishing your first year! =) #TeachChat -9:31 PM Jul 25th, 2012 applesandglue@ReallyGoodStuff finding time to talk to them one on one #TeachChat -9:30 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay What are some things you do to create a positive, caring classroom? #teachchat -9:30 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Question 3: How do you go about finding out about each student’s needs? What’s your tip/trick? Answer 5 wins! #TeachChat -9:30 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom It really did! The other students actually opened up to him too and would bring Thomas items from home! #TeachChat -9:30 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee@MrsMorgansClass yes, it’s about building a supportive culture; so important and doesn’t just “happen” #teachchat -9:29 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination@ReallyGoodStuff just finished my first year and trying to figure out each kid was challenging. #TeachChat -9:29 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @dontleavenow RT @MrsMorgansClass taking the time to create a positive, caring classroom culture will benefit the whole class #TeachChat -9:29 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@liveimagination and @applesandglue Hi! Welcome! =) #TeachChat -9:29 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@emtysmom That’s excellent! I bet it helped him! Connected him to something that he liked&made him feel safe #TeachChat -9:28 PM Jul 25th, 2012 shammanaj Collab with other staff members to find solutions. Think of each student as “everyone’s kid”, not just yours #teachchat -9:28 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay One of the key points in this philosophy is that when you know your students well, they are more likely to respond positively.. #teachchat -9:28 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow RT @MrsMorgansClass: taking the time to create a positive, caring classroom culture will benefit the whole class #teachchat -9:28 PM Jul 25th, 2012 liveimagination I almost missed #TeachChat as well! My first time. emtysmom cont. and I would call him Thomas or Percy and it sounds weird but it worked and he didn’t give me any behavior problems after.. #TeachChat -9:28 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff I like to think of it as a puzzle – understanding each child,knowing what works/what doesn’t,adjusting to meet their needs #TeachChat -9:28 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82@elianamikolay It is very helpful #teachchat -9:27 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass taking the time to create a positive, caring classroom culture will benefit the whole class #teachchat -9:27 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee RT @spec_ed_teacher: Absolutely think essential to really know ur students so mutual respect & trust is valued and reciprocated #teachchat -9:27 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom It has helped me! I had a student last year that would start crying and freaking out so I found out that he liked Thomas/train #TeachChat -9:27 PM Jul 25th, 2012 applesandglue Been out, missed most of #sytycd and #teachchat … Ack! -9:27 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay Has anyone read Love & Logic? #teachchat -9:26 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Yes I agree getting to know your students is very important. #TeachChat -9:26 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Absolutely! RT @debrud: you really need to get to know them and what its like for them outside of school #TeachChat -9:26 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@spec_ed_teacher that can be a slippery slope – teaching manipulation #teachchat -9:26 PM Jul 25th, 2012 spec_ed_teacher Absolutely think it is essential to really know your students so that mutual respect and trust is valued and reciprocated #teachchat -9:26 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Yes!RT @tegesdal Use positive verb. reinforcement as much as poss,helps to know students likes&dislikes,get to know your students #TeachChat -9:26 PM Jul 25th, 2012 robin1365@ReallyGoodStuff Yes…you have to know your students! #TeachChat -9:25 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Yes, Definitely getting to know your students! #TeachChat -9:25 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82@ReallyGoodStuff most definitely #teachchat -9:25 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48@ReallyGoodStuff that’s true no matter how hard you tr you will have one ghastly reayy needs you the most. #TeachChat -9:25 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud you really need to get to know them and what it’s like for them outside of school #TeachChat -9:25 PM Jul 25th, 2012 tegesdal Use positive verbal reinforcement as much as possible, it helps to know students likes and dislikes, get to know your students #teachchat -9:24 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee@MrsMammaD great to hear ur empathy; as parent of a child on autistic spectrum, I am incredibly grateful to teachers who GET her #teachchat -9:24 PM Jul 25th, 2012 spec_ed_teacher@MrsMorgansClass Agreed but when u have a caseload w/ unmotivated students w/ ADHD, poor self-esteem, & LD’s, contracts are key #teachchat -9:24 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Would you agree that a lot of behavior management is getting to really know and understand your students?More so than mkng rules? #TeachChat -9:24 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @MrsMammaD I had a trbled kid who Rocked n talked – previous teacher said – its a coping mechanism. Empathize n see each 1 #TeachChat -9:23 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud@MrsMammaD totally agree! #TeachChat -9:23 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff That’s really hard too.It’s frustrating!RT @dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Sometimes no matter what you do,nothing seems to work. #TeachChat -9:23 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMammaD@ReallyGoodStuff I had a trbled kid who Rocked n talked – previous teacher said – its a coping mechanism. Empathize n see each 1 #TeachChat -9:22 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lisalantz Consequences that would appropriately correct the behavior are sometimes not as easily handy. #TeachChat -9:22 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@ktvee Like I said, a sign of a great teacher. =) You rock, Krissy! #TeachChat -9:22 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay@debrud I second that! #teachchat -9:21 PM Jul 25th, 2012 rhen246@debrud thats a good one #teachchat -9:21 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff That can be really difficult especially when you need it! RT @debrud: lack of parent support #TeachChat -9:21 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff You win! =) RT @vmontgomery48: Having everyones attention and corporation in the classroom. #TeachChat -9:21 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lemjames82 having one on one time to help children with issues #teachchat -9:21 PM Jul 25th, 2012 smarter_science RT @ktvee: I took my “rules” down a few years ago and now focus on inquiry and student driven learning #teachchat -9:21 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee@ReallyGoodStuff aw, thank you; I put building student relationships at the forefront of everything else I do #teachchat -9:20 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay Not knowing if I’m going too easy on them vmontgomery48 Having everyones attention and corporation in the classroom. #TeachChat -9:20 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud lack of parent support #TeachChat -9:20 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Teach them to do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do – not because they will get a sticker or a prize. #teachchat -9:20 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Sometimes no matter what you do, nothing seems to work. #teachchat -9:20 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @spec_ed_teacher As a behvr specialist,implementing contracts w/rewards &nat consequences for middle school ss works very well #TeachChat -9:19 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Question 2: What is your biggest challenge with behavior management? Answer 3 wins! #TeachChat -9:19 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass A nice solution for the active ones: Busy feet! http://t.co/nAAfD7cL#teachchat -9:18 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Thanks everyone #TeachChat -9:18 PM Jul 25th, 2012 spec_ed_teacher As a behavior specialist, I think implementing contracts w/ rewards & natural consequences for middle school s’s works very well #teachchat -9:18 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@ktvee That’s a sign of a great teacher who knows her students. =) #TeachChat -9:18 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48@ReallyGoodStuff yes that’s true. #TeachChat -9:18 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Quick redirection is really key. #TeachChat -9:17 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Yes! Great tip! RT @rhen246: make the students that are active closer to you. #TeachChat -9:17 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee had a kid who would escalate due to sensory overload – he could “water the plants” (ie take a walk down the hall) anytime needed #teachchat -9:17 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 I have seen students like that was engaged. And still had issues. So I guess it can work both ways. #TeachChat -9:17 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @emtysmom: Have those students near you or a place you can get to them quickly so you can stop it from escalating! #TeachChat -9:17 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff I would say they always do. Teacher engmnt RT @vmontgomery48: Sometimes they still need attention even though they are engaged. #TeachChat -9:16 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lisalantz Yes, “the one”. Gotta love “the one” even if it is not easy.;) #TeachChat -9:16 PM Jul 25th, 2012 rhen246 make the students that are active closer to you. #teachchat -9:16 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Have those students near you or a place you can get to them quickly so you can stop it from escalating! #TeachChat -9:16 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Ha! Happy to see you, Louise! =) RT @MrsMorgansClass: Hi! Sorry Im late. I was doing some homework for Brandi! LOL! #TeachChat -9:16 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Kids have to learn the rules and consequences on day 1. #TeachChat -9:15 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@elianamikolay ktvee I took my “rules” down a few years ago and now focus on inquiry and student driven learning #teachchat -9:15 PM Jul 25th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Hi! Sorry I’m late. I was doing some homework for Brandi! LOL! #teachchat -9:15 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff So, how do we set up the classroom so that when those “off” moments occur, we’re prepared and it doesn’t become a big issue? #TeachChat -9:14 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay@ReallyGoodStuff I can too!! #teachchat -9:14 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Sometimes they still need attention even though they are engaged. #TeachChat -9:14 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff And like Melis said, there is always one who will test your patience. I bet you can name that child right now! I know I can! lol #TeachChat -9:13 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lisalantz Yes. If they are engaged, they won’t be as likely to misbehave. #TeachChat -9:13 PM Jul 25th, 2012 robin1365@ReallyGoodStuff Exactly! #TeachChat -9:13 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff If your kids are engaged and busy they don’t have time to be off task. But, as we all know, sometimes they find the time #TeachChat -9:12 PM Jul 25th, 2012 rhen246 i like the positive attitude but it is hard to do throughout the day. esp with student who don’t react to it #teachchat -9:12 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Yep! I teach at a low poverty school and I just let them know everyday that I love and care for them and it helped behavior! #TeachChat -9:12 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Let’s talk about what @ktvee said – engagement really does help reduce behavior issues in the classroom #TeachChat -9:11 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff And fair does not always mean equal! RT @robin1365: @ReallyGoodStuff be consistent and be fair #TeachChat -9:11 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Although it’s very hard to do. There’s always one who wants to test your patience. #teachchat -9:10 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff That’s so important! It plays such a big part in their school behavior. RT @emtysmom: Get to know their homelife #TeachChat -9:10 PM Jul 25th, 2012 rhen246 i am getting good ideas on pinterest on rules and management. #teachchat -9:10 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @ktvee: @ReallyGoodStuff engage your kids and behavior management wont be an issue – theyll be too busy learning! #TeachChat -9:10 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom I use whole brain for behavior management! #TeachChat -9:10 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@Miss_Ashley815 We’ll miss you, Ashley! Have a great night! =) #TeachChat -9:09 PM Jul 25th, 2012 robin1365@ReallyGoodStuff be consistent and be fair #TeachChat -9:09 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Very true! RT @dontleavenow: @ReallyGoodStuff Positive attitudes work better than yelling. #TeachChat -9:09 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay be logical with consequences #teachchat -9:09 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow RT @ktvee: @ReallyGoodStuff engage your kids and behavior management won’t be an issue – they’ll be too busy learning! #teachchat -9:09 PM Jul 25th, 2012 Miss_Ashley815 Oh man… Sorry, can’t stay! Enjoy your night.. I’ll read the transcript tomorrow! =) #TeachChat -9:09 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff You win! Great advice by the way! RT @lisalantz: Always keep your own composure no matter what. #TeachChat -9:09 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Positive attitudes work better than yelling. #teachchat -9:09 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Assist in making positive decisions #TeachChat -9:09 PM Jul 25th, 2012 rhen246 be consistent and firm #teachchat -9:08 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ktvee@ReallyGoodStuff engage your kids and behavior management won’t be an issue – they’ll be too busy learning! #teachchat -9:08 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Get to know their homelife #TeachChat -9:08 PM Jul 25th, 2012 rhen246 be firm and consistent with your rules #teachchat -9:08 PM Jul 25th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Positive attitudes work better than yelling. #teachchat -9:08 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lisalantz Always keep your own composure no matter what. #TeachChat -9:08 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay Be consistent. #teachchat -9:08 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud don’t take bad behavior personally! #TeachChat -9:08 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Be consistant! #TeachChat -9:08 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@rhen246 Good luck! =) And welcome! #TeachChat -9:07 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom lol Staff Development for Educators #TeachChat -9:07 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Question 1: What’s the best advice you have ever gotten about effective behavior management? Answer #4 wins! #TeachChat -9:07 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay I’m so bad with acronyms…I don’t know what SDE means!@ #teachchat -9:07 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Yes! We attended the Singapore Math but they had differentiated instruction and I teach Kindergarten! #TeachChat -9:06 PM Jul 25th, 2012 rhen246 i hope i win something.. #teachchat -9:06 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Since we’re all fans of giveaways, let’s start with one shall we? #TeachChat -9:06 PM Jul 25th, 2012 lisalantz Join me for a #TeachChat TweetChat at: http://t.co/kAyvutfk#TeachChat -9:06 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 I like the give away too. #TeachChat -9:06 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@emtysmom Not I, but that would have been fun! Did you go? #TeachChat -9:05 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff If you’re using TweetChat like I am, be sure to change your Refresh Speed to 5 sec – the default is an excruciatingly long 10 sec #TeachChat -9:05 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Yay! Giveaways! #TeachChat -9:05 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff I’ll be doing giveaways throughout the night, so be on the lookout for them. #TeachChat -9:04 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Did anyone get to attend the SDE conference in Las Vegas? #TeachChat -9:04 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Tonight’s topic is Behavior Management – fun, right? It’s always a tough subject. #TeachChat -9:04 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay No…did not make it to that ReallyGoodStuff@Miss_Ashley815 Hi Ashley! #TeachChat -9:03 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi! RT @debrud: Hi f #TeachChat -9:03 PM Jul 25th, 2012 Miss_Ashley815 Hi Everyone! Ashley here from New Jersey #TeachChat -9:03 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@elianamikolay I love Chicago! IRA was there this year. Did you go? #TeachChat -9:03 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud Hi #TeachChat -9:02 PM Jul 25th, 2012 debrud Hi f #TeachChat -9:02 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi @dontleavenow , @emtysmom , @elainamikolay , @vmontgomery48 ! #TeachChat -9:02 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Great here in Louisiana! #TeachChat -9:02 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay Trying to keep cool in Chicago! #teachchat -9:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff I’m Brandi and I’ll be your moderator (best. job. ever!) tonight #TeachChat -9:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Hi this is vanessa from Ga. #TeachChat -9:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 elianamikolay Hello! #teachchat -9:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff How is everyone tonight? #TeachChat -9:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 emtysmom Hello everyone! #TeachChat -9:01 PM Jul 25th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi everyone! Welcome to #TeachChat -9:00 PM Jul 25th, 2012
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