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Have a Positive Support Plan
Loosen up in the classroom and put a smile on a child's face right on the spot. You can never go wrong with the use of positive reinforcements. Which ones would you try?
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Catch Your Children Being Good
It is easy to catch your children behaving badly, but catching them being good and rewarding them with attention is powerful positive reinforcement.
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Class Contracts and Reinforcement Plan
This classroom management plan promotes positive reinforcement that teaches students to be responsible and invested in learning.
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Discipline 101
Parents have a type of internal wiring that aids them in considering a child's feelings. However, over the last few decades the information age has short-circuited the route to common sense.
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Participation Beyond Teaching
Participation goes beyond engaging your students with grilling questions and pop quizzes…
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The Case for Positive Thinking
Look for the good and praise it!
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The Traumatized Horse
How to gently and effectively help a horse get through traumatic stress behaviors.
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3 Short Discussions on Horses
3 Different Questions about Horsemanship answered.
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Employee Performance Improvement
You've given a written reprimand and an improvement plan has been signed by both you and the employee. Now, you sit back and wait for improvement, right?
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Helping Teens Learn Responsibility
People often lament that kids lack the ability to act responsibly. But what exactly does that mean, and how can youth workers and parents promote responsible behavior?
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Horse in Your Pocket
How to fit a horse in your pocket every day!
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How to Phrase Praise
Brief explanation of the effectiveness in using praise in the classroom, not only for behavior modification, but also to win rapport and to boost self-esteem and self-control. The article also gives an outline of what makes praise effective or ineffective.
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Is it Magic?
Using "magic" with your horse ...
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Sibling Relationships
Having multiple children can be frustrating when they bicker, but sweet when they are getting along. Here are some ways to foster a positive sibling relationship.
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The Pros and Cons of Rewarding Children
Parents often offer prizes as a reward for good behavior. Some experts believe this leads to trouble while others believe incentives simply recognize achievement.
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Time-In Versus Time-Out
Time-in is the new time-out. Parents and caregivers seeking positive and compassionate alternatives to harsher forms of discipline are turning from time-outs to time-ins.
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To Punish or Not to Punish ...
The benefits of positive reinforcement training.
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Turning Habit Into Ritual
Whatever receives attention increases. It expands both in the amount of time it occupies and in its sense of meaning. That knowledge can be used to advantage.
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When Your Dog Fights
Dog fighting is frustrating for owners and anyone who has to come into contact with these dogs. This article provides resources that can be accessed to learn about controling dogs inclined this way and to understand some causes of this behavior.
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Tips for Homework Success
Whether a child attends public school or is homeschooled there are some simple things parents can do to make homework time a pleasant and productive time.
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Not Just a Laughing Matter
Consistency in training is key for successful management of your dog's behavior.
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For Teachers: Motivating Students
Success breeds success for middle school students. Teachers can engage all students by providing positive reinforcements that are frequent, simple, and easy to implement.
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How To Teach Rules and Procedures
Teaching rules and procedures is a big part of classroom organization. Brush up on your classroom management tactics and skills.
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Student Discipline Guide Review
Thomas W. Phelan and Sarah Jane Schonour provide teachers with practical advice for class discipline in their 2004 PMI, Inc. title, 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers .
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Authentic Voice in Creative Arts
Leadership Education has much to say to the Creative Arts. Faced with the daunting task of creating public expression, students develop faith in their authentic voice.
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DEVELOP A SYSTEM
Develop systems that work for you. Even the best laid plans might need adjusted. It's important to experiment with a wide range of techniques, such as scheduling errands all in one day or spreading them out throughout the week. Choose a system that best fits your lifestyle, needs and personality.
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Dog Obedience Training
Teaching dogs good manners requires consistence, positive reinforcement and patience.
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TERRIBLE TWO'S
Two year old's are difficult - but perhaps only because we are judging them from an adult perspective. Climb into their minds, and reduce your stress!
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Clicker Training
Is good behavior a click away?
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Sin
A discussion of the real meaning of sin and how the word impacts our attitudes.
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The Positive Coaching Alliance
An introduction to the website for the Positive Coaching Alliance.
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Giving Oral Meds to a Horse
Administering oral medication is a frequent and necessary part of owning a horse. Knowing how give oral medications such as dewormer or bute without a fuss is essential.
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Helping Your Child Decorate His or Her Room
By encouraging your child to decorate their room you can teach valuable lessons, enjoy some time together, and keep them occupied.
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On Leadership and Relationship
A brief dialog on leadership and desensitizing the horse.
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
All children misbehave and disobey from time to time; when these behaviors are constant, parents can look for assistance.
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Positive Aspects of ADHD and ADD
The flip and more positive side of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (aka attention deficit disorder).
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Preschool Toilet Training
Roles and responsibilities of daycare providers and preschool teachers in toilet training.
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Primary Classroom Consequences
Primary school teachers need to use classroom consequences such as student redirection, writing behavior goals and conferencing as part of a classroom management plan.
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Primary Classroom Management Ideas
Effective classroom management is vital to creating and maintaining a positive learning environment and classroom culture. Motivate with praise, notes, and class rewards.
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Process Theories of Motivation
What motivates individuals to work? While no single explanation exists, here are three popular theories about what gets people going.
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Reading and Writing Help for Kids
Developmental spelling can assist your child with writing and spelling. Kids can have fun experimenting without intimidating, formal spelling rules.
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Rewarding Volunteers, Part I – Social Reinforcers
Are you giving volunteers the recognition they deserve? Find out how to maximize the impact of social rewards with 4 easy steps.
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Social Skills in Our Children
Comments and ideas for helping our children develop social and emotional skills in order to succeed in school, with friends, and througout life.
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Teachers Network and Share
Has working with other teachers become too stressful? Here's how to collaborate.
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"Tattle Tale, Tattle Tale!"
You might want to hear "Johnny pointed a knife at me," but you might not want to hear "Johnny called me a dodo." So how do you screen one from the other?
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A Discipline Checklist
"I don't know what to do! I just can't control my class!" If this is you, or someone you know, then this checklist might be in order.
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Activities With Your Child's Name
During normal toddler development a child becomes fascinated with their name. Parents and Pre-K teachers can boost a child's self-esteem with these namesake ideas.
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Alabama Foster Care Regulations
A general overview of the Alabama state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.
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Ban the Blame Game in the Office
The blame game is common in office politics and can cause job demotivation. Remove finger pointing from the workplace for a more productive and happier culture.
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Caring for a New Puppy
New puppies require specialized care. Feeding, training, socialization, and veterinary care are just a few of the things which are essential to caring for the new puppy.
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