How do you manage tricky behaviors in your speech therapy sessions? Here’s my top tips: I like to freely provide lots of sensory supports in my room, like wiggle seats, putty, squishy things, fidgets, etc… Most of my students have specific plans for what to do if they need a break or need help. Like I shared […]
Behavior needs can impact speech therapy in a lot of ways. I've written about it before here on the blog but I thought it was worth revising this month. Students can be resistant to working
Do o you need new ideas for behavior management? Here are a few easy to implement ideas for dealing with those difficult behaviors in preschoolers.
Manage your middle schoolers during speech therapy with my 10 best strategies for behavior management to encourage and motivate!
Today I wanted to share some ideas for students who need frequent reminds to stay on task, complete their work, and use safe hands and feet. During my first few […]
One of the questions I often get about leading a group time, is how to manage behaviors of a group. I think group time feels out of our comfort zone because we're so used to
Behavior management is something everyone in an educational role needs training and understanding in, so I'm sharing my five best tips for behavior control.
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Games are a fantastic way to make speech therapy engaging and authentic for our speech students. But, sometimes, our speech students can't handle playing a game because of behavior issues. This blog post shares classroom management tips to help SLPs overcome behavior management issues to ensure games can be played!
It's time to revamp your strategies for behavior management! This post shares highly effective behavior management resources for...
Manage your middle schoolers during speech therapy with my 10 best strategies for behavior management to encourage and motivate!
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Behavior needs can impact speech therapy in a lot of ways. I've written about it before here on the blog but I thought it was worth revising this month. Students can be resistant to working
Behavior management is one of those topics that we could probably talk about every other week, because it's something that is relevant ALL THE TIME. A good behavior management system is a must, but can also be very tricky depending on your caseload.
Learn how to take advantage of Google Sheets for SLPs! It's time to change to digital caseload management, data collection, and more!
Manage your middle schoolers during speech therapy with my 10 best strategies for behavior management to encourage and motivate!
Are you looking for strategies, tips and ideas to help with behavior management in the classroom? If so, you've come to the right place. On this page, I'm sharing all of my best resources, information, podcast episodes and blog posts that will help with behavior management in your classroom. These are all perfect to use
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links for your convenience. Recently I brought you my review of You Are A Social Detective: Explaining Social ThinkingⓇ to Kids by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke… and now I am FINALLY getting around to sharing all of the cool activities we did to go with that book! Woot! If […]
AAC core vocabulary carryover is more successful when they are intensive, practiced in a variety of environments with all providers!
Behavior Focus Meetings A classroom community game changer- 16 Weeks of Behavior Focus Meetings to transform your behavior management. Foster a sense of classroom community with good choices and positive behaviors at the core.What is a Behavior Focus Meeting?-A time for teachers and students to disc...
Raving About Reward Tags 21 comments Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Freebies, Popular Posts, Reward Tags I love reward tags! I've used them for several years, and I can honestly say that they have had a positive impact on my students, year after year. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links. For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please visit this link. All About Reward Tags Reward tags are a classroom/behavior management tool that allows you to quickly and easily recognize, and encourage positive behavior and student effort. Best of all, they motivate students to make good choices. They are little tags that students earn for making good choices, working hard, setting a good example, demonstrating a positive attitude, and so on. Students collect tags throughout the school year and add them to a chain necklace. Why I Love Them I have found reward tags to be extremely motivating for my students. They love earning these special tags. Like, love, love, LOVE earning them. They especially love showing them off to their friends, and they take a great deal of pride in earning new tags. What I'm trying to say is, they have been really effective in encouraging my students to be the best that they can be. I also love that they give me the ability to quickly recognize behavior on the spot. I can immediately recognize students for their efforts in a significant way. How I Use Reward Tags I use reward tags to recognize my students' behavior, attitude, effort, and character. I firmly believe that when students' behavior, effort, attitudes, and character are on the right track, academic success will follow. But, the great thing about reward tags is that they really can be used however you want! Honestly, there is no right or wrong way to use them. Introducing them to Students I don't waste any time when it comes to introducing reward tags to my students. On day one, I give each student the same reward tag, usually one that marks the beginning of the year, like the one below that reads "This year will be awesome!" No one earns their first tag, everyone gets one. There is definitely more to it than just giving the students their first tag, though. I cover the following in our discussion: I explain what reward tags are. I explain how the students can earn them (and I make every effort to start awarding them as soon as possible thereafter). I go over the procedures for when students can wear their reward tags and my expectations for students when they are wearing their necklaces. Keep reading for these details. ;) How Students Earn Reward Tags I hand out tags whenever I see that a student has earned one. I cannot stress enough that in my classroom a student must earn his or her tags. And, again, they earn a tag based on their behavior, attitude, effort, and work habits. I do not hand them out lightly, nor do I use them as a form of bribery. For example, if a student stands out because they are working especially hard, persevering through a tough assignment or situation, or being super helpful or kind, I would award a tag. The Necklaces Whenever my students earn a new tag, they get to wear their necklace for the day. On Fridays, all of the students get to wear their necklaces for the entire day. At the end of the school year, the students take their necklaces home to keep forever! NOTE: I have a strict hands-off policy. My expectation is that when a student is wearing his/her necklace, that he/she does not touch it, pull on it, play with it, etc. If a student chooses to play with his/her necklace, he/she has to remove it. I explain this at the beginning of the school year as part of my expectations. Bottom line, if a student is busy fidgeting with the necklace, they aren't focusing on their learning, and that is why it has to come off. I've had lots of people ask me where I purchase my necklaces. I typically buy mine from eBay. But, if eBay isn't your thing, rest assured, you can also find them on Amazon. Storing Reward Tag Necklaces When the necklaces aren't being used, they hang on the wall behind our classroom door. They are numbered to match the students' numbers, which makes it easy to keep track of the necklaces. My classroom is extremely small and this space is just perfect for tucking them away, yet keeping them accessible to the students at the same time. You can grab these number cards HERE for free! :) Storing Reward Tags I store my reward tags in DMC floss organizers. I removed the lids and this gives me easy access to the tags. I need to be able to see what I have, so this is perfect for me. I store them on the shelf behind my desk so it's really easy to find, and grab, a tag quickly! I have five organizers full of tags ready to be handed out. Having a collection of tags this size might seem overkill, but it gives me variety. I never run out. During the summer, I reprint/stock up tags that I've run low on. I always print my tags on card stock and then laminate for durability. Reward Tag Resources I recently made a few sets of tags, and I'm loving them! What I love most is that there is space above the words and images to accommodate the hole punch. I want the words to show! The kids have earned these tags and I hate for the recognition to be punched out and lost. A Freebie for You If you've read this far, I have a little freebie for you! You can download the colored tags below by clicking here. Don't worry, there is a black and white version too. Keep scrolling! If you prefer to save ink, then black and white reward tags are for you! Click here to grab this black and white set. I hope you can use it. Enjoy! More Reward Tag Related Posts I have a few more reward tag posts that you might find helpful: Reward Tags {Tips and Tricks} Reward Tags {All Your Questions Answered} 6 Reasons to Use Reward Tags in the Classroom Getting Started with Reward Tags Tips for Prepping Reward Tags Reward Tag Resources Looking for a more complete reward tag collection? Be sure to check out my resources on TPT. I have lots of options available. Click on an image to learn more. :) I also offer black and white reward tags for those who prefer a more ink friendly option. :) DON'T FORGET IT: PIN IT! Share It:
Engaging Apraxia of Speech Activities for Speech Therapy This is an Extra Value Bundle containing ALL of the Apraxia of Speech resources available in my store! Buying the Apraxia of Speech Activities and Interactive Notebooks here together in one listing saves you a further 10% compared to buying each value bundle separately. These are the two bundles included in this listing... ♥ Apraxia of Speech Activities Value Bundle ♥ Apraxia of Speech Interactive Notebooks
February is a great time to incorporate simple low-prep SEL activities. You can use these for Valentine's Day or throughout the year. Easily adaptable for individual students, small groups, or the whole class. WHAT'S INCLUDED Your Support System - My Heart Puzzle Explore with students who is in their support system. Who are the people they can count on? Then have students reflect on how they can support others. Using Strategies - Coloring & Bookmark Introduce coping skills to elementary students by explaining that we can use strategies to manage our emotions. Color note cards and a strategy bookmark are included. The coloring pages provide a practice opportunity for students to use a mindful minute and drawing to manage overwhelming feelings. The strategy bookmark helps students consider what strategies work for them and also serves as a reminder when the activity is complete. Being Helpful - Helping Hands Brainstorm with students ways to be helpful in the classroom. You can follow-up with sticky notes to acknowledge helpful acts. Making Conversation - Heart Chats This is a great group activity or icebreaker game. 45 Heart Chat cards and nine blank cards are included if you want to add your questions. Heart Chatbox is included to store the cards. Problem Solving - Broken Heart Repair Students brainstorm ways to repair or fix things after doing something hurtful. You Might Like Kindness Activities Self Regulation Tools for the Classroom Conflict Resolution Lesson & Visuals
Every once in a while, you need some open-ended reinforces to keep your students engaged. This year-round list of freebies should help you in a pinch!
The Top 3 Ways to Provide Emotional Support for Your Most Challenging Students - Are you a teacher who is looking for ways to help your most challenging students succeed? Do you want to understand why students misbehave? Let's provide support for challenging students because they deserve to succeed!
Do you need a more effective reward and behavior management system in Speech Therapy? Are you tired of the treasure box? Try Brag Tags!
Have you heard of Freddie the Fly Motormouth by Kimberly Delude? I got the chance to review this brand new book, and I really loved it for my speech therapy classroom! I love picture books in my speech classroom, and this one is no exception. Click through to see my honest review of the book, and how I use it!
Power cards are small, often 3 x 5 , that summarize in just a few words or pictures what the appropriate behavior is in a given situation.
This Behavior Management System is perfect for going Back to School. I developed it overtime, and it has worked like a charm with my students. The expectations are: Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. The consequences for not following expectations are: REFOCUS, SIDELINE, REFLECT, and NOTE HOME. What's Included: Directions for Implementation 1 Expectations Poster 1 Consequences Poster 2 Reflection Sheet Types 1 Parent Letter 1 Student Tracking Sheet You might also be interested in my Classroom Procedures Slides using Google Slides, It is editable. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Procedures-Editable-Slides-Back-to-School-8199871
Whether you’re looking for daily routine charts to use in the classroom, need free printables to use at home, or want ideas to inspire your own DIY daily and weekly visual schedules for autistic children, we’ve got the best tips and 25 visual schedules for children with autism you don’t want to miss.
Target "size of the problem" by describing and solving problems for emotional regulation. Activities, visuals, social story and goals!
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This resource is a classroom management system that will help with chatty classes! This is how the game is played:1. Each class (or table group) starts the week off with a $10 "paycheck" called "Blab Bucks".2. Any time there is shouting out, off task side conversations, or talking out of turn, the c...
Behavior management is one of those topics that we could probably talk about every other week, because it's something that is relevant ALL THE TIME. A good behavior management system is a must, but can also be very tricky depending on your caseload.
What school SLPs wish teachers knew!
Robert Marzano's model for SLPs! This educational model fits nicely into what speech language pathologists do everyday in their therapy sessions!
