Impulsivity

Teamwork and sharing are hard skills for some children to learn - and RJ is one of those kids! Working with others can help kids and adults understand that people have different talents, experiences, and cultures that give a lot of different...

Everyone has a bad day once in a while. And, typically, when people have bad days, they find themselves blaming other events, people, etc. But it's also important to look inward and figure out whether a person could have done something different to...

This adorable "My Little Squishy" is kid-designed and kid-tested! It has a unique feel with the ability to stretch, squish, and crunch. Studies have shown that squeezing and releasing a fidget can help with emotional regulation. When your child feels...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story I Can't Believe You SAID That!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 8.5"x11" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story I Just Want to Do It MY WAY!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 8.5"x11" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your school...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story SORRY, I Forgot to Ask!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 8.5"x11" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your school...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story The WORST Day of My Life EVER!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 8.5"x11" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

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...

Focusing is easier said than done for some children. Being able to focus is a life skill and can help set children up for success. School counselor Bryan Smith has developed five downloadable activities for educators to use in the classroom to help teach...

Self-control is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior and to keep one's cool in the face of disappointment. These four activities developed by author Bryan Smith can help children with self-control. The lessons are designed to...

Impulse control is an executive functioning skill that allows you think before you act and to prioritize long-term success over short-term gains. When you have good self-control, you are able to resist doing things that may be harmful to yourself or to...

This activity is designed to teach students to give more specific details and deliver them slowly. It can also teach students to listen more critically to instructions. From Julia Cook’s BEST ME I Can Be! series is an activity that accompanies her...

Students will gain the knowledge of learning how to ask for help to complete even the most simple of tasks. Get students up and out of their seat for this physical demonstration based off of Julia Cook’s storybook I Just Want to Do It MY...

When you see your students display effective listening or following instruction skills, find a way to recognize them in front of their peers! The more you give praise and pay attention to positive behaviors in your classroom, the more often you will see...

Students will explore how using the skills of “Making an Apology” and “Asking for Permission” is very important around others, including their peers. This classroom activity from Julia Cook’s SORRY, I Forgot to Ask! Activity...