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5️⃣ Ways Behavior Reflection Will Improve Your Classroom Culture
I Have A Question For You...
Reader, are you tired of talking in circles about student behavior in your classroom?
I bet you feel like nothing you say to your students really makes a difference in the choices they make.
I’ve been in your shoes, and you know what finally changed the game?
The simple, yet impactful, behavior reflection.
As an inclusive educator, I know just how stressful challenging student behavior can be.
Helping a student deescalate is important work, but it does take away from valuable teaching time.
Not to mention that if the behavior happens every day (and it usually does), it can threaten to impact the thriving classroom culture you’ve worked so hard to create.
Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. And I’m here to help, by spilling the beans on my favorite social emotional tool to improve student behavior.
Check out this blog post for a quick how-to on using behavior reflection in YOUR classroom ⬇️
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xo Laura
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Laura │ Inclusion & Behavior Specialist
I'm an inclusive kindergarten teacher with an M.Ed. in special education and behavior. I help you improve student behavior and belonging with inclusion, behavior & SEL tips. Subscribe now ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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