In this episode, Heather is joined by Ann, an early learning coach with years of classroom experience, to talk about what real, useful feedback looks like—especially for students with challenging behavior. From preschoolers to high schoolers, they unpack why most kids aren’t being “too soft” or “too defiant”—they just haven’t been shown what success actually looks like.

Ann shares practical strategies for giving feedback that sticks: breaking directions into small, clear steps, asking kids to repeat them back, and matching tone and timing to what each student needs in the moment. Together, they reflect on how quiet voices, honest praise, and calm corrections can do far more than raised voices or vague expectations ever could.

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