Impulsivity

Isaac is a second grader who struggles with waiting his turn to be recognized by an adult. He’s a little impatient, and this can get him in trouble at school and in the world. When a tough problem has him stuck, Isaac blurts out. With patience,...

Work hard until the job is done!  That is the message Isaac hears repeatedly from his teacher, his coach, and his mom. They have to keep reminding him to finish his tasks because Isaac always – always – puts fun first.  During math...

Staying on task until a job is done can be tough for adults, so it's not surprising that it's also difficult for most children. Teaching kids the importance of staying focused and finishing tasks is something that will serve them well in life. Help...

At some point, most people have become annoyed when someone interrupts them. For children, this might be because they are really young, too impulsive, or have just never been taught how to interrupt appropriately. Award-winning author and school...

Staying focused and completing a task can be a difficult skill to manage for most children. Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's Are You Working Hard or Hardly Working? storybook, by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in classrooms,...

Help remind young children in grades K through 5 how to control their impulses and become more self-reliant by reinforcing the message from Bryan Smith's But I Need Your Help Now! storybook. Display this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in classrooms, hallways,...