Behaviorally Balanced

WHAT IS A BRAIN DUMP?A brain dump is a simple technique that helps you declutter your mind and thoughts. Think of it as cleaning the clutter out of your mind to make space for new important things. Ever sit down to do something and couldn't concentrate because the space was too messy, so you cleaned it, and then you could focus? The same goes for decluttering your mind. When you have a 'mental blank slate,' you can gain focus on things that need your attention. Completing brain dumps also help

Enjoy our introductory guide to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the scientific approach to evaluating and changing behavior for the better. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. This is a scientific approach to evaluating and changing behavior. A focus is put on promoting meaningful change in a person's life by increasing socially significant behaviors and decreasing challenging behaviors. This approach focuses on behavior analytic principles such as reinforcement and utilizes behavior c

Teach children emotions and how to regulate them with this simple visual. This file is an independent product and is not affiliated with, nor has it been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Think Social Publishing, Inc. or by Leah Kuypers, author of The Zones of Regulation.

How do you know if your classroom behavior management plan worked? Take data! Data is your friend. Utilize this positive behavior whole class data tracker to keep track of which students reached their positive behavior goals. The positive behavior goals listed in this document are the following: Finished their workRespectful to their teacherRespectful to othersKept their hands to themselvesStayed in their seat/designated areaFollowed directionsThis resource has TWO data tracking sheets on each p

How do we teach children their emotions, how to be mindful of feelings, and how to regulate them? -- > Emotional regulation! Emotional regulation generally means a person's ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience effectively. Everyone controls their emotions differently. Every day people unconsciously use regulation strategies to cope with difficult situations. Some adults may find this challenging, but children don't come with a manual on self-regulation. They have to learn

It's a beautiful day to change some behaviors - yours or your students! Do you practice gratitude every day? Well, if you don't, you need to start right now! Not only does practicing gratitude give you all the warm fuzzy feelings, and improves your mood. But it also significantly improves mental health and well-being. When you shift your mind toward gratitude, you begin to become mindful of your emotions and environment. There is always something to be grateful for. Let's practice gratitude to l

Are you teaching a child how to identify emotions and regulate them? Then consistency is key. Grab our 'Kids Daily Social Emotional Learning Journal' to help your child, client, or student identify their emotions, how they played a role in their day, and what they learned EVERY DAY. This packet includes colorful daily journal choices and a printer-friendly version.  Keywords: social-emotional, BCBA, SLP, Behavior Management, ABA, Emotions, Coping Skills

Editable skill acquisition target programming log templates. Use this simple template to analyze your current ABA, homeschool, or tutoring programs. Keep track of your programs, analyze data, and look for meaningful change. Great for parents to understand their child's progress too! *Some potential examples have been placed throughout the document. It's editable, so you can keep, remove, and type anything you want!

"The Happy Breath Book for Kids" is an engaging resource designed to empower children with essential emotional regulation tools. This resource includes interactive, kid-friendly activities promoting calmness, self-awareness, and positive self-esteem. This book can be used as a classroom activity, in a calm-down tool kit, or as a student's personal calm-down book to go to when feeling upset, mad, sad, silly, or just a little too excited. Laminate for longevity and the ability to reuse. Key Compon

A sensory calm-down visual for kids is a simple and effective tool designed to help children manage their emotions and find a sense of calm when they're feeling overwhelmed or anxious. This visual tool engages their senses – to create a soothing and grounding experience. Here's an explanation of what it is and why it works: What It Is: This sensory calm-down visual consists of a series of prompts that guide children through becoming mindful of different sensory experiences to promote regulation.

How do you teach children to identify, work through, and understand big emotions?Talk about it!  Check out this super simple understanding of emotions through our mindfulness packet. We target the big 4 emotions: 1. Anger 2. Sadness 3. Fear 4. Jealousy These emotions can be confusing. This packet focuses on tackling each emotion head-on by: 1. Identifying what the emotion means to the child. 2. Identifying what the emotion feels like in their body. 3. Identifying what might make them or anot

This is COLLECTION ONE from the JUMBO MOTHER OF ALL TOKEN BOARDS template collection. Collection one includes everything you need to support improving behavior, achieving goals, and mastering skills through the use of reinforcement. Collection one: Individual Token Board templates with extra room for visualsBlank templatesRoom for visuals, BIP materials, reminder cuesFill-in template areas3 pages of themed tokens for your use.Save some time and money and check out the Jumbo Mother Of All Toke

Whenever staff, administrators, therapists or collaborating therapists observe a client or a classroom group, there is always so much to share in such a short amount of time! Utilize this template to document: Classroom/client observationsAny pertinent information shared by educatorsEducator interview notesRecommendations moving forwardThis template offers a straightforward easy way to share your observations and recommendations with educators.

Enjoy our FREE introductory guide to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the scientific approach to evaluating and changing behavior for the better. This is a free sample of the full introductory guide. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. This is a scientific approach to evaluating and changing behavior. A focus is put on promoting meaningful change in a person's life by increasing socially significant behaviors and decreasing challenging behaviors. This approach focuses on behavior analy

Get up close and personal with the alpahbet with this alphabet coloring book. This book includes coloring pages for letters A-Z with uppercase and lowercase letters.

Identifying emotions is an important first step in emotional self-regulation. Utilize this cute emoji feelings identification worksheet to help kids identify emotions.

The multiplication table is useful. The mandala multiplication table is a necessity. Let's make math fancy.

Looking for some deep breathing exercises to teach kids? - Or use for yourself? Try this fall-themed technique and grab a copy of the free printable too!We love mindfulness and are huge fans of teaching kids deep breathing techniques.'Tis the season for pumpkin carving, turkey (or tofurkey) eating, and family. What better way to support self-regulation and celebrate the holiday season than with a pumpkin deep breathing exercise visual? This exercise is an effective and simple visual breathing t

Empower your students or yourself as an educator with our meticulously crafted Goal Setting Template designed to help you excel in your teaching journey. This editable template is perfect for educators of all levels, from novice to seasoned professionals. Set, track, and accomplish your goals using this user-friendly template, all while enhancing your classroom experience and advancing your teaching career. Keywords: Goal setting template for educatorsTeaching goals and objectivesProfessional g

This template can be utilized as: ABA session notesTherapy logChildcare/preschool home notesNotes from the paraprofessionals