Teaching replacement behaviors in the classroom requires more than naming the skill you want to see. Students need clear, concrete steps they can follow in real time. This article introduces the Behavior Response Flow™ and explains how to break abstract expectations into observable, teachable actions. With a detailed example and guidance on adjusting for age and skill level, you’ll learn how to replace disruptive behavior by explicitly teaching students what to do instead.

When students are in crisis, teachers need simple, effective de-escalation strategies. This article shares 3 powerful phrases every educator can use to calm student behavior, reduce conflict, and build trust. Instead of escalating power struggles, these techniques help teachers manage student behavior with empathy, connection, and collaboration. Learn how to transform stressful classroom moments into opportunities for growth and stronger relationships.

Every challenge is really just a problem waiting for a solution. Teaching our students how to break problems down into smaller steps, brainstorm multiple options, and weigh possible outcomes empowers them to move from feeling stuck to feeling capable. Whether it’s tackling a tricky math problem or navigating a conflict with a friend, these skills help students build confidence in their own resourcefulness. And when they believe they can find a way forward...

If you’ve ever stood in front of your class while one of your students was having a major meltdown, with your heart pounding and mind racing, wondering how you were going to pull everyone back from the edge, you know this truth: managing extreme behaviors isn’t just about strategies. It’s about mindset. Our mindset shapes the way we see our students. It colors the tone of our voice, the words we choose, and the way we carry ourselves in the moment. The right mindset doesn’t..

Ever notice how life can feel like a rollercoaster? One minute we’re on cloud nine, and the next minute we’re plunging into an emotional thunderstorm. This is not an experience exclusive to adulthood. Kids are also bombarded with their own whirlwind of emotions. Over the course of a single day, kids can feel happiness, sadness, excitement, boredom, stress, anxiety, frustration, embarrassment, and even fear! Moreover, just like adults, in order to attain and maintain...