You’ve probably heard the phrase, "Behaviours are students meeting a need." In this episode, I’m diving into what that actually really means for your classroom and how understanding the needs behind student behaviour can transform your management approach.Listen in as I discuss:Glasser’s 5 basic needs and how they drive behaviour (survival, love/belonging, fun, power/mastery, and freedom)How unmet needs can lead to challenging behaviours in the classroomCore principles of Choice TheoryThe importance of embedding strategies into your practice that meet students' needsHow empowering students with an understanding of their own behaviours changes classroom dynamicsWhen students understand the needs driving their behaviour, it shifts everything—discussions, dynamics, accountability, and even how they view themselves. To help foster that awareness, start here:Have a discussion with students (as a class or individually)Make them aware they have five basic needsExplain that everyone has these needs and is constantly trying to meet themAcknowledge that sometimes we make poor choices while trying to meet our needsEmphasize that they aren’t “bad,” and they aren’t defined by their behaviorsHighlight that we are all just doing the best we canEncourage awareness of their needs and choicesExplain that with awareness, they can make positive changesIf you want to go deeper than this, I’ve done the work for you! I’ve created a fully resourced, engaging, and editable SEL lesson designed to help students not only understand their needs but also reflect on their behaviours and make positive changes. Grab it here!Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT: Shop all resources Join The Behaviour Club My book! It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp Free guide: 'Chats that Create Change' Connect with me: Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables Check out my website

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