Teaching, Not Training “Cui bono? Who benefits? is always a useful question to ask about a deeply entrenched and widely accepted practice. In this case, it is not merely the individual rewarder who comes out ahead; it is th... Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's autonomy Children's behaviour Connection Seeking Needs literacy Positive behaviour support Understanding children's behaviour punishment rewards 13 Jul 2025 Blog
Child lashing out for no reason? Spoiler alert: There is ALWAYS a reason. Hands up who has heard the following phrases (or felt them yourselves – we won’t tell) about children’s behaviour: He does it for no reason. She is just trying to get at us. The behaviour is completel... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's behaviour Emotional regulation in children Managing emotions Social and Emotional Learning Understanding children's behaviour child outbursts 30 Sep 2024 Blog
From Behaviour ‘Management’ to Fostering Wellbeing – A Way Forward Psychology: The science of behaviour (Carlson & Buskist, 1996) was the first textbook I owned as a bright-eyed undergraduate embarking on my mission to leave the world just a little bit better. It was... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's behaviour Children's development Children's wellbeing Educator wellbeing Humanistic psychology Positive education Positive psychology Self-worth and belonging The Phoenix Cups Framework 25 Jun 2024 Blog
Behaviourism- Rats, Pigeons and Children Behaviourism, a school of thought in psychology that emerged in the early 20th century, advocates the objective analysis of observable behaviours rather than subjective experiences. One of the princip... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Behaviourism Children's behaviour Positive Psychology punishment rewards 7 Sep 2023 Blog
It's time to ditch 'behaviour management plans' An excerpt from ‘The Phoenix Cups Framework: An Educator’s Toolkit for Behaviour Dear Educators, Can we talk about ‘behaviour management plans’? Or preferably, can we stop talking about them? Actually... Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's behaviour Interaction ratio Positive interactions Positive reinforcement systems child education early childhood education 31 Jul 2021 Blog
"The little boy" poem I am posting this powerful poem for critical thinking about teacher-led art experiences. The reason is two-fold; 1) I can't find a nice post of it on the internet; 2) I have found two versions of the ... Childhood advocacy Children's autonomy Children's behaviour Individual creativity Student-teacher relationship Teacher-led activities The delight of childhood poem teacher 31 Oct 2020 Blog
How do I 'manage' children's behaviour during group time? FAQ – How do I ‘manage’ children’s behaviour during group time? Children’s behavioural learning needs to be guided, supported and encouraged, NOT managed. Children “behave” as they do because they are... Behaviour management Child engagement Children's behaviour Group time Intentional teaching Reflective teaching practices Spontaneous group activities The Phoenix Cups Framework group time 31 Aug 2020 Blog