Challenging behaviors

Is your child often in the spotlight for the wrong reasons? Learn what attention seeking behavior looks like and how to manage it effectively. Perfect for parents navigating challenges with kids who have ADHD, autism, or just spirited little personalities! Comment if you’ve noticed these behaviors in your kiddo! #AttentionSeeking #ParentingChallenges #BehaviorManagement

The easiest way to understand a child's behavior is by thinking about an iceberg. Above the surface is what parents see. Below the surface can be an array of challenges and emotions that cause the behavior. #behavior #understandingkids #raisingkidswithpurpose #parenting

This particular kid (and many others) liked to be in control of EVERYTHING! And he did it by refusing the teacher’s directions. Find out how choices can help and what the research says.

Behaviors can be tough. But they don't have to be. Tips on how to deal with challenging behaviors in preschool from an experienced early childhood educator.

Behaviors like defiance and disruption can be difficult to manage in the classroom. See resolutions to try in this guide from @HeartMindTeach. #classroommanagement #classroommanagementideas #classroommanagementtips #classroomtips #classroombehavior #positivebehavior

Managing difficult behaviors is no joke, especially these days. There are power struggles, disruptive behavior, and just a laundry list of behavior challenges you see day after day in your classroom. Now we know there is no magic wand to dealing with behavior, but there are some tips that you can do to significantly change the challenging behaviors in your classroom.

Are you dealing with attention seeking behaviors from your special education students? Read to learn how to address these behaviors!

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Dealing with disruptive behaviors in the classroom is one of the most challenging tasks that teachers face. These behaviors can be caused by a variety of factors, including students’ personality traits, learning difficulties, or even external factors outside of the classroom. Regardless of the cause, these behaviors can disrupt the learning environment and hinder the progress of both the disruptive student and their classmates.

Over 50 de-escalation strategies to support challenging behaviors in the classroom for teachers. Use these techniques to bring a sense of calm and help kids develop self-regulation skills. It includes a free printable you can use.

Words matter, especially when communicating with children! A "when-then" statement helps us nudge our children toward appropriate behaviors. These statements clearly explains what we expect from our kids, as well as the the positive outcome that will happen as a result of their behavior!

Problematic behaviors are best changed when you analyze the function behind them! Here are some ideas of replacement behaviors you can teach for each function of behavior.

On A Peach for the Teach on Facebook, I invited people to ask their most challenging behavior questions. We got some great questions, eac...

De-escalation strategies are an important tool for teachers, parents, and support staff. Read through this list of de-escalation strategies for challenging behaviors that every educator should know.

There are 4 main functions of behavior: attention, escape/avoidance, access to tangibles, and sensory. Behavior can serve more than a single function at one time. Determining the function of behavior can help increase positive behavior and decrease negative or inappropriate behavior.

Implementing de-escalation strategies with students with extreme behavior episodes can be challenging- knowing how to effectively navigate these situations helps maintain a safe & supportive classroom. When students are emotionally heightened, it’s essential to use calming techniques, including keeping a calm & neutral voice, avoiding unreasonable directives, personal space, validating feelings, providing safe redirection, and maintaining a positive relationship.

When I chose teaching as my career, I wasn’t ignorant about the fact that I would have some students with challenging behaviors. I thought I'd be Mrs. Super Woman and make these challenging behaviors go away. Say sayonara to problems! This year has been a bit of a slap in the face to that sweet, yet ignorant, theory. I’m going to share 5 myths about kids with challenging behavior, to help you regain a realistic viewpoint. #classroom #teaching #students #behaviors #middleschool #teacher…