Instead of waiting for something to go wrong with behavior, spend time preemptively giving attention to behaviors that you ...

In classrooms across the country, students are mastering their ABCs, solving equations, and diving into science. But one essential life skill–behavior–is not in the lesson plan. For too long, ...

I am an old-school fourth-grade teacher who has been teaching for 25 years. I’ve always used a behavior chart where students have to pull green, yellow and then a red card when they act up. I try to ...

I teach fourth grade. My question is about putting students in teams. I have been pretty successful at keeping them on the same team all year, as you describe in your book. I am just wondering what ...

Early childhood is a period of rapid growth, learning, and brain development. During these formative years, children acquire ...

Being a good sport doesn't always come naturally; it's a skill that takes effort and practice to learn. As parents and ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

Schools are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues among young children affected by the pandemic and opioid epidemic. A new policy in West Virginia gives teachers a process for removing ...

Gifted children often march to the beat of their very own, super brilliant drum. For many parents, raising kids is full of inherent worries. Parents wonder if their kids are happy and well-adjusted.