The "Why" Behind Classroom Behaviors, PreK-5
Integrative Strategies for Learning, Regulation, and Relationships
- Jamie Chaves - Pediatric Occupational Therapist
- Ashley Taylor
Foreword by Tina Payne Bryson
Reframing behaviors for competence, confidence, and successful outcomes
With dysregulation and neurodevelopmental diagnoses on the rise, classrooms are more diverse than ever. Despite efforts to support each student’s needs and sensitivities, educators are often left frustrated and unsupported when strategies for managing all kinds of behaviors, from anxiety to acting out, prove ineffective, short-lived, or even detrimental to the students’ and teachers’ happiness and progress.
Through a reflective lens, this book equips teachers and support staff to help all students thrive by identifying and fostering each teacher’s and child’s individual differences and unique strengths. Written in an accessible, conversational style, this book will help educators:
- Build confidence in identifying and addressing behaviors in order to support student growth and brain development
- Learn about an interdisciplinary approach that combines education, occupational therapy, and psychology to better understand and navigate brain-based regulation, relationships, and behaviors in the classroom
- Use relevant research, illustrations, and strategies for reflective and experiential moments
- Discover strategies to facilitate co-regulation, establish positive classroom relationships, address sensory needs, communicate with parents, and practice self-care
This reflective, insightful book provides workable strategies to help all students, as well as those who care for them, feel more competent, confident, and successful.
"This book provides practical, realistic, and useful guidance to Pre K-5 teachers everywhere. The authors effectively convey the key aspects of brain and bodily functioning that impact on student behavior and the reflections and interactive scenarios help the read put theory into practice. "
"This manuscript digs deeper than the usual classroom behavior books do. With it's deep dive into brain research, it helps the reader better understand the why behind so many of the behaviors that are seen in the classroom today. I was able to implement many of the strategies immediately into my own classroom. "
"With the pressure of test scores, the “why” helps us to address and help students become successful. This book will be very beneficial for teachers to use."
"Educators are always asking why students do what they do. We need to ask why. This book will provide practical, realistic and useful guidance for educators. It will allow students to develop progress academically and emotionally in a positive supportive environment. "
"Searching for the Why is highly useful, and needed for teachers. The current brain -based research, clear writing style that makes it easy to understand, good real life examples of typical misbehaviors, charts for diagnosing one’s own students, and very good advice on preparing for meetings with parents and special education staff is essential for educators in the field."
| Searching for the Why |
Whilst this book does seem to contan some good information I did miss that it was Pre K5- As such I have passed to the Early Years teachers to review and potentially adopt for their course.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: Searching for the “Why?”
Chapter 2: Regulation as the Foundation for Learning
