Sarah Jane Schonour – 1-2-3 Magic in the Classroom: 3 Easy Steps to Eliminate Problem Behaviors and Create a More Cooperative Classroom

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What is 1-2-3 Magic in the Classroom? What is 1-2-3 Magic in the Classroom?

• Based on the popular and effective parenting program: Based on the popular and effective parenting program: 1-2-3 Magic 1-2-3 Magic
• Simple, precise, and effective ways to manage behaviorSimple, precise, and effective ways to manage behavior
• A “teacher-in-charge” approach with no arguing, yelling, or negativityA “teacher-in-charge” approach with no arguing, yelling, or negativity

Build a Solid Foundation for Your Classroom Build a Solid Foundation for Your Classroom

• Effective teaching is keyEffective teaching is key
• Avoid The Dangerous Assumption about childrenAvoid The Dangerous Assumption about children
• The two biggest behavior management mistakes most teachers makeThe two biggest behavior management mistakes most teachers make
• Different types of behavior must be addressed in different waysDifferent types of behavior must be addressed in different ways
• Accommodations for students with learning, emotional, and developmental disabilitiesAccommodations for students with learning, emotional, and developmental disabilities

Identify & Manage the 6 Types of Testing and Manipulation Identify & Manage the 6 Types of Testing and Manipulation

• BadgeringBadgering
• TemperTemper
• ThreatThreat
• MartyrdomMartyrdom
• Butter UpButter Up
• Physical TacticsPhysical Tactics

Step 1: Manage and Reduce Undesirable Behavior in the Classroom Step 1: Manage and Reduce Undesirable Behavior in the Classroom

• Counting – It’s simple but not easy!Counting – It’s simple but not easy!
• How to get the students onboardHow to get the students onboard
• Techniques to target problem situationsTechniques to target problem situations
• Applying Applying 1-2-3 1-2-3 Magic outside of the classroom Magic outside of the classroom
  • HallwaysHallways
  • PlaygroundPlayground
  • CafeteriaCafeteria
  • Field tripsField trips

Step 2: Encourage Good Behavior in the Classroom Step 2: Encourage Good Behavior in the Classroom

• Proactively teaching routines and proceduresProactively teaching routines and procedures
• 7 simple methods to encourage positive choices7 simple methods to encourage positive choices
• Utilize praise and positive feedbackUtilize praise and positive feedback
• What to do (and what What to do (and what not not to do) during: to do) during:
  • Arrival and dismissalArrival and dismissal
  • TransitionsTransitions
  • Cleaning upCleaning up
  • Independent workIndependent work

Step 3: Strengthen Positive Relationships with Students Step 3: Strengthen Positive Relationships with Students

• Build self-esteemBuild self-esteem
• Develop constructive classroom habitsDevelop constructive classroom habits
• Implement active and reflective listeningImplement active and reflective listening
• Work collaboratively to solve problems togetherWork collaboratively to solve problems together