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For over 30 years, I’ve worked side-by-side with families, teachers, and BCBAs to make behavior change practical, effective, and doable. My background in Special Education and certification as a BCBA mean every resource I create is rooted in evidence-based strategies—but written in a way that’s actually usable in real life, not just theory. The products you’ll find here are designed to save you time, reduce stress, and give you tools that work—whether you’re teaching in a classroom, coaching parents, or supporting kids at home. From data sheets to visuals to ready-to-use interventions, my goal is simple: help you spend less time reinventing the wheel and more time seeing progress.
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Preview of Coping Strategies Check in sheet (aligned with IEP goals)

Coping Strategies Check in sheet (aligned with IEP goals)

This Coping Strategies Check-In Sheet is a practical, teacher-friendly tool designed to help students identify and use coping strategies while also making data collection easy for educators. It doubles as a student self-monitoring tool and an IEP data tracker—so you can support emotional regulation while gathering meaningful progress data in real time. Student-Friendly: Simple layout that guides students to check in with their emotions and select coping strategies they’re learning. Educator-Fr
Preview of ABC Data Collection Made Simple: Behavior Tracking for Teachers & Support Staff

ABC Data Collection Made Simple: Behavior Tracking for Teachers & Support Staff

Understanding why a behavior happens is the first step in changing it. This easy-to-use ABC (Antecedent–Behavior–Consequence) data sheet is designed with teachers, paras, and support staff in mind—no jargon, just clear structure. With this tool you can: Track patterns: See what happens before, during, and after behaviors. Identify triggers: Pinpoint what sets a student off and what helps calm them. Collect consistent data: Everyone on the team can record the same way. Inform IEPs & Behav
Preview of Adapted Fable Story: The Stork and the Fox (Printable + Activities)

Adapted Fable Story: The Stork and the Fox (Printable + Activities)

Bring Aesop’s classic wisdom to life with this adapted lesson and student activity pack for The Fox and the Stork. Designed for elementary and special education classrooms, this resource combines video, read-aloud, comprehension, and SEL activities to help students understand the story’s message while practicing key literacy skills. Lesson Flow (included in teacher notes): Show video of The Fox and the Stork fable — pause when vocabulary becomes too challenging for discussion. Read-aloud the
Preview of Middle School Self-Management & Homework Accountability Form

Middle School Self-Management & Homework Accountability Form

Help students build independence, responsibility, and accountability with this Daily Self-Management Sheet. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this form combines homework tracking with behavior monitoring to encourage consistent routines and positive classroom habits. How it works: Students record homework in their agenda book and get teacher initials for accountability. Teachers/paras initial each subject when homework is turned in. Behavior expectations are clearly
Preview of Step-by-Step Independence Tracking Form (4-Step Task Analysis)

Step-by-Step Independence Tracking Form (4-Step Task Analysis)

This 4-Step Task Analysis Blank Data Sheet is designed to help teachers, paraprofessionals, and behavior specialists track student independence on daily living, classroom, or IEP skill goals. Perfect for ABA programs, special education, and functional life skills instruction, this form provides a simple way to record how well a student completes each step of a task. How it helps educators: Breaks skills into 4 clear steps for easy data collection Tracks levels of independence (independent, pro
Preview of Partial Interval Data Collection

Partial Interval Data Collection

artial Interval Data Collection Made Simple – Teacher & BCBA GuideTake the confusion out of data collection with this clear, practical guide to Partial Interval Recording. Perfect for special educators, BCBAs, and classroom teams, this pamphlet breaks down the what, why, and how of using partial interval data so you can track behavior consistently and confidently. ✅ What’s Inside: Step-by-step explanation of partial interval data collection Real classroom examples to show how it works in prac
Preview of Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) Visual Support

Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) Visual Support

Teach and reinforce positive behavior with this Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) Visual. Designed for teachers, paraprofessionals, and students, this poster makes the DRO strategy clear, simple, and easy to use in real-time. How it works: In a DRO system, students earn reinforcement for not engaging in a target behavior during a set time period. The focus is on catching them being good and reinforcing the absence of problem behavior. This visual gives staff and students a co
Preview of Five-Finger Breathing Visual for Kids (Mindfulness & Calm Down Tool)

Five-Finger Breathing Visual for Kids (Mindfulness & Calm Down Tool)

Teach students a simple, powerful way to calm down anywhere, anytime with this Five-Finger Breathing Visual. Using their own hand as a guide, students trace each finger while practicing mindful breaths in and out. This engaging, concrete strategy is perfect for helping kids learn self-regulation and coping skills. What’s Included: 1-page Five-Finger Breathing Visual (printable poster) Illustrated guide showing how to trace and breathe Kid-friendly directions for “Breathe in going up, breathe
Preview of Multiple behavior frequency and duration data sheets

Multiple behavior frequency and duration data sheets

This ready-to-use data sheet makes behavior tracking simple, efficient, and consistent for busy classrooms. Designed by a BCBA, it allows you to monitor multiple student behaviors in real time across an entire school day—without juggling separate forms. All-in-One Tracking: Record both frequency (how often) and duration (how long) of behaviors on a single sheet. Multi-Behavior Friendly: Space to track several target behaviors at once, perfect for students with IEPs, behavior plans, or progres
Preview of Afternoon Check-In Form for Students with Social-Emotional Needs

Afternoon Check-In Form for Students with Social-Emotional Needs

Keep communication clear and consistent with this easy-to-use Afternoon Check-In sheet designed for students who struggle with self-regulation, transitions, or social-emotional challenges. This tool gives teachers and support staff a simple way to document how the student’s day unfolded, highlight successes, and identify patterns that may need follow-up. Educators can use this form to: Track student mood, engagement, and behavior across the school day Note triggers, supports used, and coping
Preview of Fidget Putty Calm-Down Poster (Self-Regulation Visual)

Fidget Putty Calm-Down Poster (Self-Regulation Visual)

Help students release stress and build self-regulation skills with this Putty Coping Strategy Visual. Whether they’re stretching, rolling, or squeezing, putty offers kids a quiet, hands-on way to manage emotions and energy. This poster gives clear, kid-friendly reminders of how to use putty as a positive coping strategy at school or at home. How it helps educators and students: Provides a concrete, sensory-based coping tool for emotional regulation Supports IEP goals focused on coping skills,
Preview of Check in/Check out coping strategies

Check in/Check out coping strategies

Check-In/Check-Out Coping Strategies – Tier 2 Behavior Support Resource Strengthen your Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) system with a focus on coping strategies students can actually use. This resource adds depth to the traditional CICO model by helping students identify, practice, and apply coping skills throughout the school day—building independence and resilience while still tracking progress. ✅ What’s Inside: A menu of student-friendly coping strategies (breathing, breaks, self-talk, movemen
Preview of Frequency/Duration Data sheets

Frequency/Duration Data sheets

This ready-to-use data sheet makes behavior tracking simple, efficient, and consistent for busy classrooms. Designed by a BCBA, it allows you to monitor multiple student behaviors in real time across an entire school day—without juggling separate forms. All-in-One Tracking: Record both frequency (how often) and duration (how long) of behaviors on a single sheet. Multi-Behavior Friendly: Space to track several target behaviors at once, perfect for students with IEPs, behavior plans, or progres
Preview of Reinforcement versus Bribery

Reinforcement versus Bribery

Reinforcement vs. Bribery: A Practical Guide for TeachersConfused about the difference between reinforcement, bribery, and simple preferences? This resource breaks it all down in a clear, no-nonsense way so you can use positive strategies that actually work in your classroom. What’s Inside: Reinforcement vs. Bribery → Learn why reinforcement builds lasting positive behavior while bribery often backfires. Reinforcers vs. Preferences → Understand the difference between something a student likes
Preview of Self-Regulation Strategies Visual Pack (Printable Posters for Classroom & Counse

Self-Regulation Strategies Visual Pack (Printable Posters for Classroom & Counse

Give your students the tools they need to calm down, refocus, and succeed with this Coping Strategies Visual Bundle. This collection of four printable posters teaches simple, kid-friendly coping skills that support self-regulation and social-emotional learning. Perfect for calm corners, counseling offices, special education classrooms, or home use, these visuals make coping strategies concrete and easy to remember. What’s Included: Belly Breathing Visual – teaches students how to slow down the
Preview of Functional language data sheets and goals

Functional language data sheets and goals

Make tracking functional communication skills simple and aligned with IEP goals! This resource is designed for special educators, SLPs, and BCBAs who need clear, easy-to-use tools to measure progress on functional language targets. ✅ What’s Included: Ready-to-use data sheets for functional language skills (requests, labeling, social language, and more) A bank of sample IEP goals written in teacher-friendly language Editable formats so you can individualize for your student’s needs Clear prom
Preview of Mindful Breathing Visual Cue for Students

Mindful Breathing Visual Cue for Students

1-page Belly Breathing Visual (printable poster) Step-by-step illustrations showing “hand on belly, breathe in, breathe out” Kid-friendly language and design Can be laminated for repeated use or displayed in a calm corner
Preview of Stress Ball Self-Regulation Poster (Calm Corner Tool)

Stress Ball Self-Regulation Poster (Calm Corner Tool)

Give students a hands-on way to release big feelings with this Squeeze Ball Coping Strategy Visual. This printable tool teaches kids how to use a stress ball or fidget ball to calm their bodies, reduce stress, and refocus on learning. Perfect for classrooms, counseling offices, or home routines, this visual makes coping strategies concrete and easy to remember. How it helps educators and students: Teaches students how and when to use a squeeze ball appropriately Reinforces coping strategies al
Preview of Token Board

Token Board

A token board is a simple visual tool that helps students see their progress toward earning a reward. Each time a student shows the expected behavior, they earn a token (like a star, check, sticker, or Velcro piece). Once the board is full, they exchange it for a reward or privilege.
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About the store

Experience

For over 30 years, I’ve worked side-by-side with families, teachers, and BCBAs to make behavior change practical, effective, and doable. My background in Special Education and certification as a BCBA mean every resource I create is rooted in evidence-based strategies—but written in a way that’s actually usable in real life, not just theory. The products you’ll find here are designed to save you time, reduce stress, and give you tools that work—whether you’re teaching in a classroom, coaching parents, or supporting kids at home. From data sheets to visuals to ready-to-use interventions, my goal is simple: help you spend less time reinventing the wheel and more time seeing progress.

My own education history

I bring over 30 years of experience working in schools as a Special Educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). With a Master’s degree in Special Education and a concentration in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, I’ve spent my career supporting students with diverse needs, collaborating with teachers, and coaching families