A designated space allows students to self-regulate and manage their emotions privately. Tip: Provide a quiet area with tools like stress balls, weighted blankets, or...
Designate a Calm Corner
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Desire for Attention
Solution: Reinforce positive behaviors with attention and rewards. Results: Students learn that positive behavior earns attention, reducing aggressive attempts.
Develop Critical Thinking in Children
Developing critical thinking in children is essential to their problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills. It helps them solve problems, make decisions, and think...
Developing Parent Resources for Your Homeschool Business
Because Parents Deserve More Than a Handshake and a Hope Let’s face it—parents are the unsung heroes of the homeschool world. They juggle lesson plans, lunch duty, laundry,...
Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-Based (DIR/Floortime) Model
The Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-Based (DIR/Floortime) Model is a comprehensive framework designed to support the developmental needs of children,...
Dianne Craft “Right Brain” Learning System
Dianne Craft “Right Brain” Learning System began as Child Diagnostics, a private consulting firm established by Dianne Craft in 1997 in Denver, Colorado. Known for her...
Difficulty Adapting Strategies
Solution: Regularly review tracking data with the team to identify trends. Result: Ensures strategies are tailored to current needs.
Difficulty Analyzing Patterns
Solution: Use visual tools like graphs to display data over time. Result: Makes patterns easier to understand and address.
Difficulty Applying Strategies Independently
Builds familiarity and confidence in using self-talk. Tip: Practice self-talk during guided activities, like reading a story and discussing how characters could use it.
Difficulty Building Routine
Solution: Incorporate mindfulness into daily activities, like morning meetings or end-of-day reflections. Result: Establishes consistency and integrates mindfulness into the...
Difficulty Calming Down after an Incident
Solution: Introduce grounding techniques like focusing on five senses. Result: Students regain control more quickly after aggressive episodes.
Difficulty Communicating Needs
Solution: Introduce picture cards or a communication device for expression. Result: Students can express needs without resorting to aggression.
