Behavior

From Gina Prosch's Hope! More than Wishful Thinking storybook, remind students that H.O.P.E is more than just positive thinking by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in classrooms, hallways, and other common areas in your school. The poster is...

Self-monitoring can be challenging to understand, and even more challenging to master. It covers a broad array of skills, such as completing work accurately and completely, staying on task, following instructions the first time, waiting to be called on,...

Teaching students to plan, prioritize, and post can help break down assignments into more manageable tasks. Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's I'll Never Get All of That Done! storybook, by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in...

Competition is a natural, and in most instances, healthy part of growing up. We encourage our students and athletes to strive to be the best they can be. Reinforce the message and social skill of "Displaying Good Sportsmanship" from Bryan Smith's...

It's easy for kids to feel sad when bad things happen in their lives. It's so important for children to learn how to deal with difficult times in positive ways so they can be successful at home, in school, and with others. Reinforce the message from...

Teaching children how to have a positive and determined mindset is so important! Reinforce the "gonna-get-it-done" message from Bryan Smith's Mindset Matters storybook, by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in classrooms, hallways,...

Overreacting is common for children, but as they get older, it becomes more important that they learn to manage their emotions and practice flexible thinking. Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's My Day is Ruined! storybook, by displaying...

When children don't get what they want or expect, they often get upset and angry. Reacting calmly and appropriately during these times is an important skill for children to learn and use to be successful at home, school, and with others. Reinforce the...

Being able to speak up for yourself is a life skill. Teaching children the value of self-advocacy can help in many ways. Remind students of the steps to controlling their impulses from Bryan Smith's Speak Up For Yourself storybook, by displaying this...

It seems every day we face more and more responsibilities. Some people are naturally resilient and able to manage the resulting stress easily, while others are not. For most, stress-management is something that needs to be taught. Reinforce the message...

Technology is awesome, but children sometimes need a lot of help managing and using it wisely so it enriches, rather than wrecks, their lives. Remind students to "Think Before You Post" by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in classrooms, hallways,...

Most children experience bouts of procrastination or avoidance behavior. But when those behaviors develop into a pattern that has a negative impact, it's time to work on developing the ability to take initiative and stop making excuses. Reinforce...

As a child, it's not easy controlling your impulse reactions. Kids do things before they think all of the time. Remind students of the steps to controlling their impulses from Bryan Smith's What Were You Thinking? storybook, by displaying this...

The one thing all of us have in common is that we have to solve problems and challenges of various degrees. A lucky few among us always seem to resolve complex problems successfully by thinking critically and logically. Even the most talented problem...

Helping children become good decision makers and lifelong problem solvers involves teaching them to choose.  Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's What's Your Choice? storybook, by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in classrooms,...

Being responsible often means asking for help when it’s needed. Use this creative slogan-generating activity to help students relate how to be responsible by asking for help. From Julia Cook’s BEST ME I Can Be! series is her storybook I...