Widely recognized as a gold-standard resource, this authoritative book has been revised and expanded with 50% new material. It provides a complete introduction to functional behavioral assessment (FBA), complete with procedures, forms, and tools that have been piloted and refined in both general and special education settings. Numerous vivid ......
A Mental Health Toolbox with Activities and Lesson Plans for Ages 7-11
Mind Mechanics provides activities, worksheets and lesson plans to empower children with the skills they need to manage their mental health throughout life. It can be used flexibly as a full programme or as a toolbox of activities to use as and when needed and is suitable for group or 1:1 work.
Making relational behaviour management work in schools
Sets out how schools can establish and sustain a behaviour management approach rooted in values, acceptance and a genuine understanding of children's behaviour.
Developed by highly respected creators of the evidence-based Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, the TPOT(TM) tool measures how well teachers are implementing the model in classrooms enrolling children
Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Topics include: The importance of early intervention Teaching for different types of thinking< Developing talent Motivating students Keeping high ......
57 Best Practices That Work and Show You Believe in Your Students
Everything you need to feel confident - and for your students to feel valued - in your classroom When we think of classroom management, we traditionally think of ways to keep students quiet, well behaved, and on task. Times have changed, though, and our classroom management practices need to change, too. Since the first edition of this book was written in 2018, the world has changed - a lot. This second edition walks teachers through how to keep and even stay one step ahead of our ever changing world. To prepare students for today's and even tomorrow's world, we need to consider classroom management as guiding students to work collaboratively, communicate with each other, and ultimately feel a sense of belonging. This is when learners thrive. In Real Talk About Classroom Management, Second Edition, award-winning teacher Serena Pariser tells it like it is - teacher to teacher - with her relatable writing style and by sharing authentic personal accounts of failures and successes. Serena paves the way for teachers to develop classroom management practices that honor students while helping teachers to feel confident, prepared, and able to face challenges with grace. With updated research and strategies, this edition includes Reflection on the changes educators have faced over the past five years, particularly ways that the COVID-19 pandemic and sociocultural concerns have affected students and teachers More emphasis on the importance of developing teamwork, communication, curiosity, and conflict resolution skills in students Enhanced focus on social-emotional skills and how they relate to classroom management Deeper exploration of best practices in instructional design, behavior management, and building relationships with colleagues and caregivers - as well as topics rarely covered in teacher preparation courses such as how to navigate colleague conflict in schools Practical suggestions for avoiding burnout - and knowing when to ask for help This thorough how-to book is packed with actionable classroom management practices for new and experienced teachers who want to create a lively, engaging classroom that students and teachers feel excited to enter each morning.
Provides everyone working with children a better understanding of the causes of challenging behaviour and what motivates it. This timely book moves the dial on the perception of challenging behaviour in schools.
De-escalation is important but it is only part of the process: if we really want to change behaviour we have to understand it. The causes ......
A Framework and Activities to Build Structural, Sensory and Social Certainty
The teenage years are associated with high levels of uncertainty and anxiety, compounded by academic and social demands, and physical and emotional changes. They can be especially tough for teenagers who learn differently.
This workbook contains a host of practical activities for teachers and other adults supporting young people with learning ......
An Executive Function Curriculum to Improve Flexibility, Planning, and Organization
A highly effective intervention for students ages 8-11, Unstuck & On Target! gives you 21 ready-to-use, field-tested lessons that boost critical skills like cognitive flexibility, problem solving, coping, and goal setting. Ideal for use with learners with autism, ADHD, and other challenges that affect executive function.
