98. When Behavior Strategies Don't Work

23/09/2025 10 min
98. When Behavior Strategies Don't Work

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We’ve all been there—you're using your go-to behavior strategy... maybe proximity, a private redirection, or a behavior chart—and the student either ignores it, rolls their eyes, or doubles down.It’s frustrating for sure. And it’s happening more often. Traditional classroom management tools are no longer effective with some middle school students.So what do you do when the old systems don’t cut it?Topics DiscussedWhy Traditional Behavior Strategies Might Not Work AnymoreWhat To Try When Traditional Strategies Aren’t WorkingPreventative Moves That Shift the Culture Long TermResourcesBrittany’s Tools for Classroom Norms & Check-Ins:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Rules-and-Regulations-Lesson-Plan-Print-and-Digital-1331085https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/mental-health-check-inRelated EpisodesEpisode 57: Stress Management Techniques (for students and teachers)Episode 1: Establishing a Positive Classroom Culture in Your Classroom.Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did.This episode may contain affiliate links.Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.Let’s ConnectTo stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram.Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook.Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook.Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.Reach out to share your ideas for future episodes