Mar 29, 2015 · Figure it out. You have two hands, don't ya? Do you think writing lines is an intelligent and professional way to handle behaviors? Just because it's how your teachers managed eh …

Mar 29, 2015 · Writing lines or even a reflective essay IS a punishment (the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense)-- not a consequence, not a teachable moment. You are …

May 20, 2011 · I agree writing sentences may not be the most effective punishment, but it is NOT corporal punishment. And, frankly, if the kid is having to sit out recess already, I see nothing wrong …

Mar 21, 2007 · Perhaps you're typing "dentention" because it bites? (Sorry. Bad joke.) I agree that, if essay writing is known as a punishment one gets in detention, that's likely to color how students view …

Oct 19, 2008 · Be sure to use proper grammar and punctuation, especially when writing notes to your professors or students! It's a good idea to practice in your own handwriting first, then try copying it …

Dec 6, 2010 · I also like Alice's idea of writing a short paper on respect, civility, cooperation, etc by beginning with the dictionary definition. Other ideas for writing assignments could be: 1) Describe a …

Aug 6, 2007 · For the first time ever, I will have a whiteboard in my class. I am looking for your suggestions for writing straight on a white board. I tend to write very slanted and it is hard to read! On …

Aug 16, 2014 · For example, if a child learns a sight word such as "said", that's great. But wouldn't it make sense to then teach them how to make the word with magnetic letters, write in on a …

Jan 18, 2010 · Kids are already resistant to writing, and when teachers use copying definitions or "lines" as detention work, that only makes the situation worse. Have you seen copying lines in detention …

Apr 29, 2008 · Another goal might be writing their names, if they do not already do this. One of the teachers at my school first started teaching this to a student in your students' same …