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De-escalation Strategies That Work: Managing the First 60 Seconds of a Student Behavior Crisis
When a student explodes, the first 60 seconds matter more than anything that comes after. In this article, you’ll learn practical de-escalation strategies teachers can use in real time to stabilize the moment, reduce escalation, and restore safety. Instead of reacting on instinct or jumping straight to consequences, this framework shows how tone, language, and timing shape student behavior during emotional crises.
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How to Handle Public Defiance in the Classroom
When a student defies you in front of the class, the pressure to react can feel overwhelming. This article breaks down how to handle public defiance in the classroom with calm, clarity, and dignity. Learn seven practical steps that help you avoid power struggles, protect your authority, and de-escalate situations without embarrassment or escalation.
6 min read
When De-escalation Strategies Fail: 8 Steps for Handling Student Behaviors
When de-escalation strategies fail, teachers often feel powerless in the face of escalating student behaviors. But even in the hardest moments, you are not without tools. This article explores the crisis cycle and offers 8 practical steps to guide students safely through the storm. Learn how to stay calm, protect safety, hold students accountable, and build stronger connections that transform behavior over time.
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3 Calming Phrases Every Teacher Should Use to De-Escalate Student Behavior
When students are in crisis, teachers need simple, effective de-escalation strategies. This article shares 3 powerful phrases every educator can use to calm student behavior, reduce conflict, and build trust. Instead of escalating power struggles, these techniques help teachers manage student behavior with empathy, connection, and collaboration. Learn how to transform stressful classroom moments into opportunities for growth and stronger relationships.
4 min read
The Resilience Roadmap: 8 Simple Ways to Foster Student Growth
Every challenge is really just a problem waiting for a solution. Teaching our students how to break problems down into smaller steps, brainstorm multiple options, and weigh possible outcomes empowers them to move from feeling stuck to feeling capable. Whether it’s tackling a tricky math problem or navigating a conflict with a friend, these skills help students build confidence in their own resourcefulness. And when they believe they can find a way forward...
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