Supporting behavior and listening in the classroom starts with regulation.

This comprehensive Regulation First Classroom Toolkit brings together OT-informed resources designed to help educators understand why behavior breaks down and how to respond with supportive language and strategies that help regulation come first.

Rather than focusing on compliance, this bundle supports nervous system regulation so participation, listening, and learning can come back online. Each resource is written in clear, teacher-friendly language and is appropriate for a wide range of classroom settings.

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📦 This bundle includes:

✔ Regulation First: The Shift That Changes Listening & Behavior
A foundational explanation of why regulation supports participation and learning.

✔ When Listening Breaks Down – Classroom Regulation Checklist
A quick-reference checklist educators can use in the moment.

✔ Behavior Is Communication
A two-page guide reframing behavior as information rather than defiance.

✔ What to Say Instead of “Calm Down” – Informational Sheets
Three pages explaining how language impacts regulation and what supports help instead.

✔ Regulation Support Scripts
A comprehensive set of script cards organized into five categories, offering practical language educators can use during transitions, big feelings, overwhelm, and group settings.

🎯 Helpful for:

• General education classrooms
  
• Special education settings
  
• Teachers supporting emotional or sensory regulation
  
• Educators seeking regulation-informed approaches to behavior and communication
  

These resources can be used together or individually and are designed to support educators in responding calmly, consistently, and confidently during challenging moments.

This bundle is for educational purposes only and does not replace individualized therapy services.