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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 15 MIN

12| You Mean It Is OK to Bribe Kids? Well, Not Exactly

from Professionals of Substitute Teaching · host Chantell Jo

“Just one bite is all I am asking. You do not have to like it or eat it all, I am asking for one bite.” 🍝🙅🏻‍♂️ In this week’s episode I am addressing a classroom management topic that every substitute teacher bumps into sooner or later: What is the difference between bribing students and using positive reinforcement? 🤔⁉️ It’s a subtle line, but once you understand it, you can leverage the smart choice of positive reinforcement and avoid the ineffective use of bribery. 👍🏼🍭 📰 Download the Scripts for Positive Reinforcement quick guide here. ✨🛣️🌟Not sure where to start? Take the ProSub Journey quiz to discover your next steps to becoming a confident skillful professional substitute teacher. Connect with Chantell:   Get Chantell’s book, I’m a Professional Substitute Teacher: Now What? Visit the ProSubs website: www.prosubscourses.com Join the private Facebook group: Professionals of Substitute Teaching

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