During No Name Calling Week this past school year, I was sick of telling kids what NOT to say. We covered that during Anti-bullying week, and I wanted something that would teach them what they should say. So I came up with #Positive words, a simple activity to boost self esteem within the student and for them to learn positive words to describe others. Our words can be used to lift others up, ... Read More about #Positive Words

Every new school year I spend money on stress balls to give to students. This year I attempted to be creative and try to make my own. I found this awesome idea on: Somewhat Simple Blog.I decided to use Star Wars themed balloons because I thought the kids would really like it and also they were at the Dollar Tree for $1 (love that place).  The steps are simple: 1. Roll play-doh into very ... Read More about Make your own Stress Balls

Has this ever happened to you??? I am sitting in an RTI meeting and the teacher and team are looking at me (and each other) and are stumped with what interventions to suggest....Its not that you don't have plenty of interventions in your brain, but when you are on the spot its hard to come up with a multitude of interventions for the team. Most of the time, I think of ideas AFTER the meeting. ... Read More about Behavior Toolbox: A cheat sheet on behavior problems