This is my Take-Away from the article, When Children are Defiant by Joe Shirvinski https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt Jot down your thoughts on last week's article and any suggestions or strategies that have worked for you to share. en-us 2017-01-28 11:46:17 UTC 2017-02-03 18:01:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Joe-Building a positive relationship with students is an important foundation that works! From the first day of school to the last, make connections, be positive, and be willing to make and accept mistakes you and your students make. Building your classroom community takes time and effort, but the dividends are worth it. jshirvinski https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150031990 2017-01-28 11:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150031990 Jen-"Catching" students being good is something that I always try to do and celebrate those positives that they are doing. You need to redirect the negatives, but establishing that positive rapport and mutual respect with the students first is so important. https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150388323 2017-01-30 20:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150388323 Liz- I think the advice about giving students time and space to respond appropriately with little interaction is something worth noting. I find in my classroom students can become overwhelmed, and remembering to give them appropriate time to think and calm down on their own often works well. This also helps to avoid the dreaded power struggle from which no one ever emerges victorious. https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150391153 2017-01-30 20:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150391153 Kirsten-I think the idea of intervening early is key to solving many hurdles which may arise in early ed. classrooms. I have found that speaking in a calm voice, with short and direct statements, not only helps students who are having difficulty cooperating, but those around them as well. https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150417819 2017-01-31 00:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150417819 Val- I love the section on Build a positive teacher -student relationship. I have always felt that having a strong relationship with your students is important. Students who struggle behaviorally need to feel supported even more so. I think celebrating their small behavioral successes is so important! https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150425442 2017-01-31 02:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150425442 Cody- I like the quote, "The more you proactively give children constructive ways to experience personal power, the more cooperative they’ll be." I consider this often (both in school and at home with my own) by giving limited choices when I can and avoided negotiating in the moment. The other aspect I thought was relevant for school was intervening early, prior to the escalation curve beginning. cewert https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150538161 2017-01-31 14:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150538161 Laura- I think the unmet physical needs a biggie in our building. I have one student in particular I'm thinking of who does not get enough sleep. We need to make sure the basic needs are met before we even think about teaching&learning. https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150586874 2017-01-31 16:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150586874 Kelli- I connected with the sections on building strong relationships. In thinking of students that I have had that were defiant, they are sometimes the ones that frustrate you and therefore you may have to force your desire to want to make a connection. However, I have definitely found that making them feel valued and important works wonders in dealing with their defiance. https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150664993 2017-01-31 19:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150664993 Alyssa: Building that positive teacher relationship is something I think we all do a really good job here because we understand the home lives of many of our students. https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150665000 2017-01-31 19:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/150665000 Lisa: I have found that giving the student two choices works well. That way they feel as though they have some control over the situation and it takes them time to slow down and think about the decision. The reminder not to engage in a power struggle with an escalated student is also an important one. meecesru2 https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/151518437 2017-02-03 17:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jshirvinski/y0gukjjiu4zt/wish/151518437