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Posted On: October 13th 2026, 04:45 pm
You know that child who KNOWS the rules, makes the SAME mistake over and over, says “I’m sorry” and then does it AGAIN?! 😭

Here’s what I wish more teachers knew: Knowing better doesn’t always mean having the skills to DO better.

And another lecture isn’t going to magically teach a 5-year-old self-control, reflection or how to break a behavior pattern!

Instead of just telling them “stop blurting,” or “raise your hand” for the thousandth time they SING about growth mindset in language a 5-year-old can actually understand!

They’re learning that making a mistake doesn’t mean they’re STUCK. They can reflect, picture a better choice, try again and GROW. 🥹

And TEACHER, here’s the best part: YOU don’t have to be the one repeating the same lesson 47 times a day!

Teach the skill BEFORE the behavior happens. Play the song. Practice it. Let the music reinforce it.

Because the goal isn’t just to STOP the behavior. It’s to teach children the skills to make a DIFFERENT choice next time.

Less lecturing. Less repeating. More time doing what you actually LOVE: TEACHING! ❤️

Comment “SONGS” and I’ll send you my Behavior Breakthrough Songs, with 50+ songs created to teach the behavior skills your students need most! 🎶👇
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musicwithmissbrooke 13 minutes ago
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aloaf.f an hour ago

aloaf.f

Songs

lamarkat an hour ago

lamarkat

Songs

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jenthoma30

Songs please!!

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goddess01 4 hours ago

goddess01

SONGS

ferbrachechristine 5 hours ago
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