If your student is very emotional or over-reactive Teach It! 1)Objective: Feelings of anxiety, anger, and frustration are very real to children even if they may seem exaggerated or unreasonable to an adult. The first step in helping is to listen and valida... View More
If your child has difficulty with task completion and benefits from having structured routines How to Apply It! 1) Maintaining a summer schedule can help children avoid slipping into bad habits that will be hard to correct once school resumes in the fall. 1... View More
If your student consistently asks for help without trying different ways on their own first Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn how to be specific in asking for support so they can still figure out the answer on their own. 2)Instruction: a) Explain w... View More
If your child is anxious about new experiences, easily disappointed or over-reacts when things don't go as anticipated How to Apply It! Work with your child to develop a contingency plan so you know they are prepared if things don't go exactly as they hope. ... View More
If your student is very emotional, sensitive or impulsive Teach It! 1)Objective: Students when upset or frustrated will learn cues to take a pause to help them calm themselves before reacting. 2)Teacher Takeaways: As students develop self-regulation skills ... View More
All students, particularly those who are prone to impulsive behavior or repeatedly make the same mistakes Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will understand and connect how their actions or decisions impact themselves or others. 2)Model and Practice: a) Find ... View More
All students, particularly those who readily ask for help How to Apply It! 1) While parents need to support their children when they ask for help, it is important to strike the balance between being supportive but not interfering, especially in creative area... View More
If your child is experiencing a particularly stressful period of time How to Apply It! 1) Keeping routines can provide comfort and security when outside events feel scary, uncomfortable and very unpredictable. 1) During stressful times, children find comf... View More