#Read4Fun and #HISDAdminChat Jump on over to #BookCampPD that begins now as we discuss "The Explosive Child." Grab some terrific ideas for helping students with challenging behaviors.
One of my hopes is that by participating in #BookCampPD you will extend your learning about books. Tonight I will share many links to resources you may want to share or use someday. If you miss any of them, no worries, you will be tagged to a @Wakelet of the chat. #BookCampPD
Good evening everyone! I’m Elyse and I teach in a Social Emotional unit for K-5 in North Texas. I also support the many needs of behavior on my campus. #BookCampPD
Question 1 is here: Exploding behaviors look different in many students. What types of behavior have you seen in students? Have you noticed a trend or pattern? #BookCampPD
A1. During my 40 yrs in education I saw a wide variety of behaviors. I began my career in sped self-contained classrooms with students who displayed many of the behaviors that are challenging. I certainly wish I would have read this book all of those years ago #BookCampPD
A1: Students who do demonstrate exploding behaviour often give hints that they are heading for an explosion. As teachers we need to try to recognize the warning signs. #bookcamppd
Question 1 is here: Exploding behaviors look different in many students. What types of behavior have you seen in students? Have you noticed a trend or pattern? #BookCampPD
A1 sts have to “save face” .. if they don’t attack or fight back they think they will be attacked by others 😞 ... walking away is not on their thought horizon as an option #BookCampPD
Question 1 is here: Exploding behaviors look different in many students. What types of behavior have you seen in students? Have you noticed a trend or pattern? #BookCampPD
A1 As a Social Emotional teacher who works with behaviors, I can tell you explosive behaviors happen when students don’t know how to respond when something happens. It can be a direct result as well as frustration on many levels. #BookCampPD
A1. This graphic by @kwiens62 would be a great conversation starter for educators or during a parent/family meeting around the topic of "kids do well if they can." by Dr. Greene #BookCampPD
Always a pleasure to see you, Rachelle. I finally found time last night to check out your video from #formativesummit. You have created a truly incredible environment for your students. #bookcamppd
A1 sts have to “save face” .. if they don’t attack or fight back they think they will be attacked by others 😞 ... walking away is not on their thought horizon as an option #BookCampPD
Question 1 is here: Exploding behaviors look different in many students. What types of behavior have you seen in students? Have you noticed a trend or pattern? #BookCampPD
Joining a tad late #bookcamppd friends bc of my schedule. A1 definitely seeing a trend/need to support Ss w self-regulation strategies. #SEL#bookcamppd
A1: I am working close w/ 2 littles this yr. 1 I see the phsyical change in her moving through before her behavior really "explodes". I can either get her to come down, or I stop talking becasue that will make it worse. The other I haven't learned his kinks yet. #BookCampPD
A1: Unfortunately, we as teachers are sometimes responsible for triggering explosive behaviours in students, just as we do the same as parents with our children. #bookcamppd
A1 I have seen disrespect to the point of yelling back, inappropriate language, sometimes there is a physical response, we have to really work on relationships so we can help Ss to work through frustrations #bookcamppd
A1: Sometimes, as teachers and parents, we need to put aside our rules, or explaining what is right, and allow the moment where explosive behavior can be triggered to pass. It is not the time to try to teach or lecture a child. #bookcamppd
Question 2: What have you done to help students manage their explosive behaviors? Give specific incidences or strategies that have worked in the past. #bookcamppd
Wow, thank you so much for saying that and watching! I keep trying to get better, there is still so much that I can do and learn from my students #formativesummit#bookcamppd
I agree ... my children have been taught / trained options ... I think we are seeing the results of children that are raised by teen parents? #BookCampPD
A1 sts have to “save face” .. if they don’t attack or fight back they think they will be attacked by others 😞 ... walking away is not on their thought horizon as an option #BookCampPD
Question 1 is here: Exploding behaviors look different in many students. What types of behavior have you seen in students? Have you noticed a trend or pattern? #BookCampPD
A2. Ross Greene has many resources on his "Lives in the Balance" website https://t.co/7Pp5nOEOsK Especially helpful might be a copy of ALSUP (Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems) sheet https://t.co/P0lBpPaGG9#BookCampPD
A1: Very emotional and stressed out. Breaks my heart because there is only so much that I can do to help make their time with us each day a little better. #bookcamppd
Question 1 is here: Exploding behaviors look different in many students. What types of behavior have you seen in students? Have you noticed a trend or pattern? #BookCampPD
A2. Click on the link for the "Problem Solving Plan" https://t.co/7Y5OwLrpYQ to have an exceptional resource to use at your fingertips. This one will be extremely helpful. #BookCampPD
A2: Discussing with students strategies to use when they know their fuse is short, such as physically removing themselves from a classroom, listening to music, or changing where they sit in the class. #bookcamppd
A2: After experiencing explosive behavior in the class, choosing another day where we have distance and perspective on what happened, and talking about what triggered things and what the teacher can do to help the child. #bookcamppd
A2 I try to pull the student into the side room or semi private area/office… That I hand them a bottle of water to help them settle down and put more oxygen in the brain #BookCampPD
Question 2: What have you done to help students manage their explosive behaviors? Give specific incidences or strategies that have worked in the past. #bookcamppd
A2 Come up with a plan ahead of time, after one event, talk with them, find out cause of it, how can .I help, talk about strategies, like going for a walk, stepping out briefly #bookcamppd
A2 I’ve learned to not react myself when students are reacting, to notice triggers, and discuss possible solutions when students are calm. Talking to a Ss who has disrupted won’t go well. #BookCampPD
A2: What has not worked is confronting the student directly, raising my voice, or drawing attention to the problem. These tactics only antagonize and escalate the situation. #bookcamppd
#Read4Fun and #HISDAdminChat Jump on over to #BookCampPD that begins now as we discuss "The Explosive Child." Grab some terrific ideas for helping students with challenging behaviors.
A2 Most recently I’ve used a values assessment exercise w entire class to unite as community of respectful, reflective learners. It’s a strategy from the kingian nonviolence principles. #bookcamppd
Question 3: Explosions related to behavior are typically predictable. How have you been proactive in working with predictable behaviors when they can be disruptive? #bookcamppd
A1: I find it helpful to look for patterns in @StuartShanker’s 5 domains of #SelfReg.
Behaviour is communication and often it is communicating too much stress in one or more of these areas.
@Self_Reg#BookCampPD
A3. Solving problems collaboratively and proactively with a student not only helps solve the problems that are causing challenging behavior but also helps them build the skills they are lacking. This chart https://t.co/SrVBUNHLnK lists some of the skills. #BookCampPD
A2 Also adjusting language is critical to not escalate the situation. Active listening also says I see/hear you, not necessarily I agree w actions. #bookcamppd
A1: I find it helpful to look for patterns in @StuartShanker’s 5 domains of #SelfReg.
Behaviour is communication and often it is communicating too much stress in one or more of these areas.
@Self_Reg#BookCampPD
A3: Sitting down with the student one on one and trying to identify triggers in the room, outside of the class, among peers, or even caused by myself the teacher, is a necessary step. #bookcamppd
A3. Some of you may work with non-verbal children or students who are challenged expressing themselves. This graphic might be extremely helpful https://t.co/PievoRX7xE to identify the problem and solution without using words. #BookCampPD
A3 I focus in on social skills and front loading students with tools to use when upset. I also remove the audience and don’t give much attention when Ss are explosive. Giving time to reflect when calm. #BookCampPD
#Read4Fun and #HISDAdminChat Jump on over to #BookCampPD that begins now as we discuss "The Explosive Child." Grab some terrific ideas for helping students with challenging behaviors.
A2: Having preferred items close by to help diffuse Ss’ out of control feelings/restore balance (folder with paper for S that liked writing rhyming word lists, small Nemo action figures for S that was fixated on Nemo, coloring book for Ss that loved coloring, etc) #BookCampPD
A3: Giving ways for the students to signal when such a moment is coming on (and students may be quite good at doing this already, intentionally or otherwise) can help to manage the situation. #bookcamppd
A2: It is kind of the running joke but I told my staff at beginning of the year "Don't feed the ..." This particular kiddo feeds off any attention and the more we talk/feed her the more frustrated and irritated she becomes. The process is working she is doing better. #BookCampPD
A3: Being flexible with certain students who are prone to explosive behaviors, as opposed to using a one size fits all approach will help build trust between you and the child. #bookcamppd
A2: Was dealing w/one of our actors who was incredibly stressed out. Had him take deep breaths to settle down, then find positives within his day to help refocus his vision. Social wkr gave me a point scale to help him identify the magnitude of his perceived problems. #BookCampPD
Question 2: What have you done to help students manage their explosive behaviors? Give specific incidences or strategies that have worked in the past. #bookcamppd
Differentiating not only we deliver content as educators but also offering the same in how students demonstrate learning can be both effective and engaging. #bookcamppd
Question 4: Looking at the bigger picture, what can teachers do to support students who are struggling with explosive behaviors in the school environment? #BookCampPD
A3: Being flexible with certain students who are prone to explosive behaviors, as opposed to using a one size fits all approach will help build trust between you and the child. #bookcamppd
Question 1 is here: Exploding behaviors look different in many students. What types of behavior have you seen in students? Have you noticed a trend or pattern? #BookCampPD
A4 Some resources I find helpful is the book Fostering Resilient Learners, providing visuals for breaks/calm down/regroup, offering time to cool off away from others, as well as time to reflect after an explosion. #bookcamppd
A3 Offering choice and verbal responses where Ss aren’t hearing “NO” but feeling tht their needs are being met without compromising class/school rules/norms. #bookcamppd
A3: I do my best to defuse by redirecting thoughts to something else. If that doesn't work I just wait it out. The little has to come down and I typcially can't make that happen. Once down we are able to talk and make things better. #BookCampPD
A2: @StuartShanker’s 5 steps of #SelfReg can help guide us through a process of supporting students with big emotions and unexpected behaviour. Ross Greene talks about lagging skills; managing stress can be an important lagging skill to help kids develop. #BookCampPD@Self_Reg
A4 Be available, consistently checking in and making sure they know there is support for them, have plans set up for if they need time to step out and catch their breath #bookcamppd
A4: Talk to people who have had experience with the child, including parents and guardians, coaches, counsellors, and other teachers. Somewhere there’s usually someone who connects with the child. Use their strategies. #bookcamppd
Another resource that helps a ton is https://t.co/sHmKZSN2cn It breaks down different difficulties and gives specific ideas. Great for all types of behaviors. #bookcamppd
A4. Sometimes a simple question and answer sheet might be just the tool you need to answer some of the questions you or a family member might have. https://t.co/yuZw8GCXuY Sorry for the tiny print - click on graphic or link. #BookCampPD
A4. Would a School Discipline Survey be helpful? It might be just the thing for a staff meeting or PLC group to use together to brainstorm. https://t.co/XQSjqyu2dX#BookCampPD
A4 Try to understand where the behavior is coming from. Do not excuse it but instead help the child understand what a better alternative is. I find Ss often have never been given different ways to react instead of exploding. #BookCampPD
A4: Help students build up an arsenal of strategies that assist in managing their explosive behaviors. Help students find ways to advocate and communicate about themselves to adults before the first incident occurs. #bookcamppd
A4 Know when to reach out and ask for ideas and bounce them off of someone. I love supporting Ts to help their Ss. It's a favorite part of my day. Don't be afraid to ask for more support. #bookcamppd
A4. The "Lives in Balance" page also shares a list of other non-punitive, non - adversarial models for you to investigate. https://t.co/ipBOiSFHbG#BookCampPD
A4. Are you thinking, "I just don't know about this possible approach ... I'd like to hear from others who have tried it?" Click on the link to listen to seven others who have experience with using Dr. Greene's approach. https://t.co/BwEKOzG2ZI#BookCampPD
A2: @StuartShanker’s 5 steps of #SelfReg can help guide us through a process of supporting students with big emotions and unexpected behaviour. Ross Greene talks about lagging skills; managing stress can be an important lagging skill to help kids develop. #BookCampPD@Self_Reg
A challenge and an awakening in the teacher when the focus moves to serving student needs as opposed to primarily being a conduit for curriculum. Learning doesn't happen when the students' needs aren't addressed. #bookcamppd
A1: I find it helpful to look for patterns in @StuartShanker’s 5 domains of #SelfReg.
Behaviour is communication and often it is communicating too much stress in one or more of these areas.
@Self_Reg#BookCampPD
A4: I think the best primary support we can offer Ss is a solid relationship. We must take the initiative to build that relationship, decide that each day we will begin with a clean slate, and make sure we do all we can for Ss to feel safe/respected/cherished by us. #BookCampPD
Tremendous thanks to our guest moderator, @Hahne_Elyse for guiding the conversation.
In appreciation to all of you who were able to share your passion for educating students through your tweets during this #BookCampPD chat.
A4: Just as we attempt to teach the curriculum to our students as educators, we need to model behavior, strategies for coping and teach students how to navigate their explosive behaviors. #bookcamppd
I really appreciate this topic Meredith, a few weeks back I had an interesting moment and I was able to see the student and not the behavior, and realize that I needed to do more to support #bookcamppd
My 2 particular littles this yr aren't easily redirected. 1 is getting better and she is beginning to come to me for help before a full blown explosion. Baby steps are okay, the process is working. #BookCampPD
A4: We have to condition ourselves to seek the root rather than reacting to the fruit of behavior issues. It seems easier said than done, but if we can help Ss identify triggers of behavior, we might be able to prevent future explosions. #BookCampPD
Question 4: Looking at the bigger picture, what can teachers do to support students who are struggling with explosive behaviors in the school environment? #BookCampPD
