Boys in the Classroom ft. Dan Hodgins

We spend a lot of time telling boys (and children) what they shouldn’t do; we should tell them what they can do.

Have Moveable parts for children.

“Moveable parts” include: Broom, rake, shovel, blocks

Criteria when buying items think: Real, Relevant, Hooked to an emotional experience

Send a letter to parents listing typical, developmentally appropriate behavior so they know they are not alone and these things happen! Sample letter in Daniel’s book “Boys, Changing the Classroom, Not the Child.”

Pause state vs. active state.

Pause state: protection for boys. During a “pause state” they take longer. Think washing hands, and they are playing and not focused on washing, that’s a “pause state.” Or when gluing and they get lost in making ‘glue pools’.

What to do for pause state: provide more action for boys. For example, have them jump, climb, run, carry something heavy.

RESOURCES:

“Boys! Changing the Classroom, Not the Child”

“Get Over It! Relearning Guidance Practices”

Website:

www.danieljhodgins.com