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Behavior Strategies 4 Class
by diane7i
Do you need more support and encouragement for your challenging students? Do you want proven behavior strategies that will help create resilient students? You can make a difference in their lives and prepare them for success as a caring, productive person. Building relationships with your students will motivate them to learn more and behave better. ”Positive relationships are the foundations for learning success!” Cicely Woodard.
Episodes
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Neurodiversity In Real Classrooms: What Teachers Need To Know With Lisa Richner
In today’s episode, I'm talking with Lisa Richner, a Neurodivergent Success Partner and Advocate and founder of Journey 2 Bloom, and we're digging into what neurodiversity really looks like in our classrooms—and why honoring it creates calmer, more connected learning spaces. Neurodiversity…
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Try This Tomorrow For Behavior Repair
Are you tired of repeat disruptions? Today you'll get no theory, no overwhelm, only evidence-based practical language, quick routines and repair scripts that will transform your students disruptive behavior. Are you looking at creating a calm, predictable classroom - even with challenging...
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The Behavior Fix You've Been Looking For!
If you've ever felt like you're managing behavior more that you're teaching, you're not alone. Most teachers are overlooking the behavior classroom gamechanger, community building. When your students feel connected - to you and each other-their conflicts lessen and those daily behavior flare-ups...
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Are Your Students Feeling Safe? How Do You Know?
When students feel safe, everything changes - their behavior softens, learning opens up, and connection becomes possible. In today's episode, we're breaking down the small safety cues students show and the simple, trauma-informed moves teachers can use to help their students feel grounded and…
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Verbal, Non-Verbal, & Physical Disruptions: What Teachers Can Do In The Moment
Today we're breaking down the verbal, non-verbal, and the physical disruptions that challenge teacher the most - and the evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies that actually reduce them. If your students are blurting, having shutdowns, wandering, or escalated behaviors, this episode will give...
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Stronger Together - How Peer Relationships Reduce Behavior Issues
Today we're digging into one of the most powerful - and most overlooked behavior supports teachers can build in September - positive peer-to-peer relationships. These will give you fewer power struggles, smoother transitions, stronger regulation, and a classroom climate that feels safe. In this...
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Behavior Routines For A More Regulated Year with Andrew Smith, Licensed Mental Health Professional
One of the most effective ways to reduce behavior challenges and set a positive tone for the school year is consistent routines. Routines help students feel safe, understand expectation, and transition smoothly between activities. We'll discuss the importance of predictable patterns, stabilizing...
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Teachers, You're Doing It Right!
Since you're listening today, take a deep breath because this is your reminder - maybe the one you haven't heard in a long time. You're doing thing right, not perfect, just right. Right for your students, right for your classroom, right for your nervous system. I know you may rarely hear this, so...
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The 3 Highest Impact Levers For Student Behavior
If you've been navigating constant low-level disruption or dysregulated students, even though it's just the beginning of the year, this episode will give you the tools that actually work. Those tools are clarity that settles the nervous system, routines that prevent 80-90% of behavior issues and...
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Predictability Is Power - Routines Build Emotional Safety
Routines help students feel safe, organized, emotionally regulated, and ready for learning. They help smooth transition from summer's flexibility into the structured demands of the school year, lowering stress for both you and your students. In this episode, we'll discuss the five reasons...
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Creating A Classroom Community That Comes Alive
Today we're diving into how to build a classroom community that truly comes alive - one where students feel connected, seen, and are excited to learn. Research shows that belonging isn't just a "nice to have," it's the engine behind regulation, motivation, and engagement. In this episode, you'll...
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First Week Behavior Mistakes Teachers Don't Realize They're Making
The main reason for behavior mistakes sometimes happens when you're rushing into school before building systems, routines, and clarity that actually will prevent some behavior issues. These missteps can show up again by week seven and teachers will feel the ripple effects. This episode will help...
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How To Conquer Teacher Back-to-School Anxiety
If back-to-school already has your stomach tightening and your mind racing, you're not alone. Today we're, Andrew Smith-Behavior Coach/Licensed Mental Health Professional and I, are breaking down why teachers feel that early August anxiety - and the simple, trauma-informed regulation tools that...
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What A Trauma Informed Classroom Really Looks Like
Teachers everywhere are searching for what a trauma informed classroom actually looks like - not just the buzzwords, but the real, practical pieces that help students feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn. In this episode, we're breaking down the core elements of a trauma informed classroom -...
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Designing A Calm Classroom- Layout Tips
Designing a calm classroom is about creating an environment where your students nervous systems settle, relationships deepen, and learning feels safe. July is a great time to think about and imagine a calmer year, starting with your classroom. We'll discuss 10 steps to help you see what's…
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The July Mindset That Makes August Lighter
July is the perfect month to reset, recharge, and build a mindset that makes back-to-school feel lighter. In this episode, we'll explore simple mindset shifts that reduce stress, support your nervous system, and help you step into August with clarity, calm, and confidence. Let's get started! Pick...
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June Reset: Start Next Year Strong with Andrew Smith, Behavior Coach
Why is June the best time to reset behavior Systems, class management, lessons learned, and celebration of wins? You still remember the challenges, patterns are still fresh, power struggles, and wins are visible. You can evaluate systems with honesty not guilt. June gives you the data, and the...
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June Teacher Wins And Growth
June is the month where the real story of your year finally comes into focus. The growth that took months has surfaced. The student who surprised you. The routines that became second nature. The moments of connection that changed everything. These are some of your June wins. Let's celebrate the...
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The Mindshift That Makes June Easier
June hits different. The routines loosen, the emotions rise, and teachers everywhere feel the weight of finishing strong. But what if June isn't about pushing harder? What if it's about letting go with intention? In this episode, we're walking through the mind shift that brings softness, clarity,...
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Meaningful Learning After Testing Ends
June is tough in school. You're exhausted, kids are dysregulated, and everyone is looking for something that still matters but doesn't require a 40-slide lesson plan. You can instead focus on strengthening connections with your students, restore regulation, and end the year with intention. This...
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Year In The Classroom - Successes And Stumbles
Looking back at the school year, we'll be talking about the breakthroughs that reminded us why we teach, the stumbles that stretched us, and the moments that shaped our students in big and small ways. You made an impact on your students. So settle in to hear it all. You’ll get trauma-informed...
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End Of Year Behaviors and Transitions With Behavior Coach, Andrew Smith
As the school year winds down, teachers face one of the most challenging seasons in the classroom: end‑of‑year transitions. In this episode, we dive into practical strategies to help you finish the school year well—reducing behavior issues, strengthening routines, and creating smooth transitions...
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The Power Of Thankfulness
Can you really hear thank you enough? It truly is a powerful source that strengthens your well-being, boosts motivation, and transforms school culture. That's what this episode aims to do for you. Who will you show appreciation to this week? Pick up this journal for your students—it’s the perfect...
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Mental Health And Learning
This is a quick, practical episode for teachers on how student mental health directly impacts learning. Learn why stress shows up as behavior, how emotions shape focus and engagement, and simple strategies that help students regulate so real learning can happen. If you've ever had a morning like...
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Keeping Your Students Grounded As School Wraps Up
You're almost to the end of the school year! Hang in there! In this episode, we're talking about how to support the emotional well-being of your student during the end of the school year. We'll discuss ways you can strengthen consistency, build belonging, reduce stress and create space for...
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End Of The Year Teacher Survival Kit With Andrew Smith, Behavior Coach
The end of the year is here and everyone is feeling it. Your students' behaviors are spiking, routines are wobbling, and teachers everywhere feel the fatigue setting in. If that's you, know you're not alone. Today, Andrew and I are unpacking your End of the Year Survival Kit that's packed with...
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Autism and Support With Classroom Behavior
Today we're diving into one of the most important topics teachers ask about - supporting students with autism in ways that honor their strengths, protect their nervous system, and make learning feel safe and possible. We'll walk through practical trauma-informed strategies you can use tomorrow....
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SEL & Trauma-Informed Supports That Fit April
April is one of the toughest months of the school year for teachers, and not because teachers are doing anything wrong. It’s because every pressure point hits at once: student nervous systems, academic demands, testing season, and plain old human exhaustion. So today we'll answer, what SEL can I...
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From Silliness To Stability-April Interventions That Stick
Research shows that student behavior problems have been persistently high in April. Sometimes the overload of your students nervous system comes out in silliness. This is an attempt to regulate, connect, or release pressure. So how can you respond? I say embrace the positive energy! Today we'll...
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Building Stamina For Testing Season with Andrew Smith, Behavior Coach
Today Andrew and I are talking about something every teacher feels this time of year—how to help students build the stamina they need to stay focused, regulated, and confident during testing season. Because stamina isn’t just about working longer; it’s about helping the brain feel safe enough to...
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Why Sensory Needs Shift In March
Students sensory systems are constantly scanning for safety, predictability, and balance/regulation. Seasonal transitions disrupt that balance in ways that show up in their behaviors. More daylight with daylight savings = more stimulation is one example of how seasonal transitions can have an...
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Regulate First-Quick Micro-Practices That Will Calm Your Classroom
When your students nervous system is dysregulated, the parts of the brain responsible for reasoning, compliance, and problem-solving are not working. A 60 second regulation micro-practice will lower their heightened awareness, signal safety, and predictability, reducing power struggles. It will...
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Why Student Behavior Regresses in March and How To Fix It
March is when tired brains, stale routines, and rising spring energy collide. If you're seeing more impulsivity, more conflict, or more emotional swings, it's not you, it's a predictable nervous system dip and hormones are going wild. But there's hope. Today we'll talk about quick resets…
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Impulsivity: Simple Classroom Strategies with Andrew Smith
Students with impulse behavior are in every classroom, from blurting, pushing peers, rushing through their work to overreacting. Andrew and I will unpack some of the causes behind this behavior and you'll learn practical, evidence-based coping skills and self-regulations strategies you can use to...
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Best Behavior Strategies For Students With ADHD
If you've ever felt like you're repeating directions a hundred times, juggling impulsivity. or trying to keep a student engaged while also managing the rest of your class.....you're not alone. Your students with ADHD aren't necessarily a discipline issue - it's a brain-based difference in...
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Why Student Behavior Spikes During the Holidays and How To Survive It
Discover why student behavior intensifies before holidays and learn trauma-informed strategies to reduce stress, support regulation and create a calmer classroom. Remember, if your classroom feels dysregulated right now, there's a reason-and it's not your fault. You need this Micro-Intervention...
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Teaching Friendship Skills and Kindness For Your Class
Your students learn to connect, include, and care for one another by using their friendship skills and by showing kindness. These are core nervous system skills that all of your students need. Since it is a skill, it needs to be taught and modeled. You are the perfect one to show them while…
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Mid-Year Strategy Conversation With Andrew Smith, Behavior Coach
During the mid-school year, routines slip, motivation dips, some behaviors resurface and teachers are asking, "Is it just me or is everyone a little off?" Well thankfully you're in the right place because we're going to discuss practical strategies, emotionally grounded insights, and a few…
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Learn Five Trauma-Informed Ways to Support Student Regulation
Today is all about post-holiday dysregulation and micro-interventions that support regulation, build safety, and protect connection with your students. These will guide them to get back on track for learning. GET YOUR STUDENT BEHAVIOR JOURNAL on AMAZON TODAY! https://a.co/d/iFwFezb Support your...
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Winter Classroom Activities That Boost Engagement and Emotional Regulation-223
We're exploring simple, trauma-informed routines and cozy winter activities that help students settle their nervous system, build self-awareness, and stay grounded during the colder months. We'll be going over 4 activities you can start today. GET YOUR STUDENT BEHAVIOR JOURNAL on AMAZON TODAY!...
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How To Rebuild Your Classroom Community In January
January may feel like a "second first day." Your students are coming in "wild!" They're tired and emotional after their winter break and it's a tough transition being back at school. They've had disrupted routines, holiday stress, inconsistent sleep and family/friends overwhelm. So this episode...
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What This Year Taught Us About Behavior - #222
Beneath the noise, the fatigue, and daily fires you put out, there are behavior patterns. There are signals and then moments of growth. Today we're looking at what we saw, why it mattered, and how these insights can guide you toward a steadier, more connected classroom for the rest of the school...
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Safeguard Your Mind:Mental Health Tips for Educators - #221
You are essential to the success of your students but how do you hold it all together? In this episode, we explore simple, research-backed tools to safeguard your mental health in a busy, chaotic time. You'll find practical tips to reduce stress, build resilience, and create space for joy. These...
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Managing Holiday Excitement And Distractions - #220
Blending structure with flexibility by using mindful breaks, hight-interest activities, and daily routines will help channel your students energy productively. That is the goal this last week before Winter Break! Hopefully, the strategies and activities discussed today will encourage and motivate...
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Get Your Behavior Incentives - Holiday Style - #219
As the holidays approach, classrooms can feel both joyful and overwhelming. Today we're unwrapping creative, trauma informed behavior incentives that bring festive fun without adding stress. So, grab your hot cocoa, settle in, and let's explore how holiday incentives can spark joy, connection…
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Winter Wellness Using SEL Activities - #218
Today we're diving into creative seasonal ways to bring warmth, mindfulness, and emotional connection into your classroom during the colder months. From snowball Share to Growth Blizzard Board, we'll share engaging activities that not only support SEL (social emotional learning) but also foster a...
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What Are You Grateful For? Growing Gratefulness! - #217
Choosing to be grateful influences a growth mindset which helps shape more positive behavior! “Join the Become a Behavior Pro course list to receive 10% off and start transforming your classroom” https://diane-bachman.mykajabi.com/joinus GET YOUR STUDENT BEHAVIOR JOURNAL on AMAZON TODAY!...
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Neuroscience /Neurograce: The Effects Of A Thankful Brain (ep 216)
When your brain is wired by gratitude it promotes emotional resilience, empathy, and well-being, which is grounded in solid science. The brain is a powerful organ that has a reward system, has the ability for neuroplasticity, helps regulate emotions, improve immune function and more. All of these...
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Fueling Joy, and Impacting Behavior (Ep 215)
Being intentional in cultivating practices, mindsets, and environments that sustain happiness, resilience, and gratitude are important, even when life is hard. All of these can have a positive impact on your students but how and why should this matter to you? Listen in for practical steps to fuel...
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The Science Of Gratitude-Simple, Daily Practices To Improve Classroom Behavior (Ep 214)
Gratitude is most powerful when its consistent, authentic, and relational. It's not about ignoring hardship but about balancing perspective - training your mind to notice what sustains us, even in difficulty. You won't want to miss this! “Join the Become a Behavior Pro course and start…
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Do you need more support and encouragement for your challenging students? Do you want proven behavior strategies that will help create resilient students? You can make a difference in their lives and prepare them for success as a caring, productive person. Building relationships with your students will motivate them to learn more and behave better. ”Positive relationships are the foundations for learning success!” Cicely Woodard.
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