Behavior supports

Are you looking for fresh intervention ideas? This flipbook is packed full of easy to implement positive behavior supports and interve...

De-escalation is the process of calming down a situation before it escalates further. It is helping to slowly bring the temperature down before it reaches a boiling point. This is critically important skill for all educators and parents because children and young adults feel overwhelmed and angry so

Wondering how to discipline a 5 year old who hits? Is aggressive behavior a problem for your child? What should you do?

How to develop a behavior plan step by step focusing on what's most important so you can intervene with challenging behavior sooner.

As a preschool teacher recently said to me..."So I realized, for this kid, it's all about choices." This particular kid (and many others) liked to be in control of EVERYTHING! And he did it by refusing the teacher's directions. He would tell you what he would do (other than what you told him to), and he would tell other people (kids and adults) what to do. We also found that we were always getting into power struggles with him. He could suck you into a power struggle faster than my money…

Implementing de-escalation strategies with students with extreme behavior episodes can be challenging- knowing how to effectively navigate these situations helps maintain a safe & supportive classroom. When students are emotionally heightened, it’s essential to use calming techniques, including keeping a calm & neutral voice, avoiding unreasonable directives, personal space, validating feelings, providing safe redirection, and maintaining a positive relationship.

Do you struggle with organizing and documenting behavior? If you are like me the answer is YES! Behaviors in the classroom can happen so quickly and frequently it can be a struggle to remember to document them right away. I would find myself finding anything to write on to document the behaviors and I was […]