behavior management

Trauma informed practice: Classroom management strategies for the first weeks of school

The first few weeks of school is where we really begin to solidify classroom expectations for the semester and for the year. We often...

Trauma Informed Education - Why do you need it?

Welcome to What’s the T(rauma)! We’re so excited to have you here! This is where you get information and classroom resources to create...

Alternative Education: Principles to ignite your classroom management

Social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practice are major passion areas of mine, and I first developed this passion during my time...

Class Pets and Pet Therapy

Considering adding a class pet to your classroom? Here's the promising research that shows why you might want to add a fury friend!

Classroom Management Strategies: Why building relationships isn't enough

As someone who touts the importance of building relationships both on this blog and in real life, you're probably wondering what the hell...

Professional Boundaries for teachers: When is self-disclosure appropriate?

When we start teacher college, we are often told how to establish professional boundaries with our students, which can include limiting...

Post-Show Blues: They aren't just for theatre teachers

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that I am not only a counsellor, but also a theatre teacher. This is my passion subject and I...

How to manage difficult parents as a teacher

Navigating difficult parents is a skill they don't teach in teacher college! And although we know what we should do, we often need reminders

Attachment Theory: A Teacher's Guide

Why do some students seem to love us one minute and hate us the next? Why do students seem to take their frustrations, that often have...

Therapy vs. Therapeutic: Creating a Therapeutic Classroom

Even if you're not a therapist, you can still create a therapeutic classroom environment!

Why Teachers Shouldn't take "late Marks"

“Late Marks” for assignments in high school do not teach life skills...

Classroom Management for Substitute Teachers: The 5 minute relationship

When I started out as a teacher, I was a sub for our school district. This meant that I could get called to any classroom, anywhere,...

Teacher's Guide to Eating Disorders

Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours are on the rise in school. Teachers can be the first to see the signs!

Classroom Management - Using Collaborative Strategies in the Classroom

Each year, the first week of school is always the most chaotic! Classroom management strategies are always at the forefront of every...

Mental Health in Schools: Response Based Therapy for Teachers

Response Based practice is rooted in social justice and human rights, and uses microanalysis of interactions.

Mental Health in Schools: Solution Focused Therapy Strategies

Solution-Focused Therapy is future focused and goal oriented, which is perfect for engaging reluctant youth!