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"Pretzels"
Description
This activity from the Northeast Foundation for Children -- creators of the Responsive Classroom® approach to teaching and learning -- provides a simple primary-grade strategy to help students focus on the positive deeds their peers do. Introducing "Pretzels" into the classroom encourages children to do more kind deeds and improves classroom behavior.
Learn More About "Pretzels"
Pretzels
A weekly activity that allows the exchange of compliments and criticism among students can help resolve classroom conflicts and teach children how to handle conflict.
Read About "Responsive Classroom" Books
- Class Rules Smooth Way for the Year
- Off to a Good Start
- Familiar Ground: Traditions That Build School Community
- The First Six Weeks of School: A Plan for Making the Other 36 Weeks Go Smoothly
- The School Day: It's Not a Race; Let's Change the Pace!
Additional Resource
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Responsive Classroom
The organization's official Web site.
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