You can use a clicker during training to help your dog recognise when they’ve carried out a behaviour that will lead to a reward. Using a clicker can be more predictable for your dog, and they will likely more strongly associate the sound with getting a treat. It’s easy to...Read More
Why do dogs not like clickers?
Most dogs take to clicker training like ducks to water! But occasionally, one of our students goes home after Orientation, eager to start the training process with their dog, only to discover that their dog is afraid of the clicker. I think some owners inadvertently startle their dogs by clicking...Read More
What are the principles of clicker training?
Clicker training is a positive training method based on rewarding an animal for good behaviour. Your pet learns to understand that the sound of the click means they will get a treat. A clicker gives a quick, clear and consistent signal to your pet. When animals are rewarded for the...Read More
Why is a calm learning environment important?
Creating a calming environment helps children to focus and will set a relaxing tone for the day, for both staff and students alike. Research shows an increasing number of children are now coming into school with mental health and wellbeing issues, which in turn impact on their behaviour within the...Read More
What are the benefits of classroom procedures and routines?
Learners thrive in environments where there’s structure and familiarity, and implementing classroom routines provides students with a sense of predictability, where they feel safe and secure in the classroom. Studies have routinely shown that students learn better when they feel safe. Routines provide a framework for structure and consistency and...Read More
Why is it important to have schedules and routines in place at the beginning of the school year?
Establishing routines early in a child’s life provides them with a sense of stability and security. These predictable patterns—from morning wake-ups to bedtime rituals—play a vital role in a child’s development. Understanding the importance of routine for children helps in shaping their social, emotional, and academic growth. Regular routines help...Read More
Why are routines important in teaching?
Learners thrive in environments where there’s structure and familiarity, and implementing classroom routines provides students with a sense of predictability, where they feel safe and secure in the classroom. Studies have routinely shown that students learn better when they feel safe. Routines provide a framework for structure and consistency and...Read More
Why is a calm environment important?
Having a safe, stable, and healthy home really sets the foundation for achieving and maintaining good mental health. This can be challenging due to factors that people may not be able to control, but it’s important to consider the things they can do to create a supportive and calming environment....Read More
Why are calming strategies important?
Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s happening right now in their body, breath and surroundings – aka, mindfulness. Mindfulness helps focus and soothe...Read More
How do routines benefit students?
Schedules and routines in the group care setting and at home help children feel in control of their environment, feel safe, secure, and comfortable, know what is happening now and what comes next, know how to do an activity or task, engage in learning. A consistent daily schedule and step-by-step...Read More
Why are classroom rules and procedures important?
Classroom rules ensure that each class’s environment functions properly if developed and implemented correctly.
The classroom is a student-run society, like any other society, it also requires rules and regulations to function correctly.
Classroom rules are guidelines that tell students what they are and are not permitted to do in...Read More
Why are schedules and routines important?
Schedules and routines in the group care setting and at home help children feel in control of their environment, feel safe, secure, and comfortable, know what is happening now and what comes next, know how to do an activity or task, engage in learning.
A consistent daily schedule and step-by-step...Read More
Why is it best to establish routines at the beginning of the class?
Learners thrive in environments where there’s structure and familiarity, and implementing classroom routines provides students with a sense of predictability, where they feel safe and secure in the classroom. Studies have routinely shown that students learn better when they feel safe. Routines provide a framework for structure and consistency and...Read More
What is an example of a behavior change goal?
Specific – Create a goal that has a focused and clear path for what you actually need to do.
Examples: I will drink 8 ounces of water 3 times per day
I will walk briskly for 30 minutes, 5 times per week
I will reduce my soda intake to no...Read More
How do you set behavioral goals?
In light of the insight gathered and the behavioural analysis carried out, behavioural goals and objectives need to be set for what you aim to achieve with the target audience/s. These goals and objectives need to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound (SMART). It might help to identify the...Read More