RT @MindShiftKQED: Anxiety isn’t about ability, it’s about interference, which means that traditional rewards and consequences don’t often….

Are you using the 4:1 (or 5:1) ratio when you provide praise vs. corrective statements? . Challenge yourself to fill as many balloons as possible today!

It is essential, now more than ever, that every child feels a sense of belonging among their peers, school staff, family, and friends. Challenge yourself to be one of the packs that include everyone. #inclusionmatters

Analyzing the ABCs of behavior are a crucial part of understanding challenging behavior. Learn more at

Thanks @jessica_minahan for sharing!.

I am so fortunate to be learning from some of the best at #tptforward2020! These little sayings are just a few of the many ideas I pulled out of the videos I’ve watched so far. I can’t wait to put what I’m learning into actionable steps! #biasbehavioral

Have you tried the "trade a toy" method for teaching your child(ren) how to share? . The "trade a toy" method is a great way to introduce the concept of sharing, while also ensuring that everyone still has a toy to play with. #biasbehavioral #teachingkidstoshare

I love finding these little bits of inspiration on my runs.“The best view comes after the hardest climb.”. No matter what path in life you are currently walking, just keep moving. Things may be hard RIGHT NOW, but it won’t be this way forever. #WeAreInThisTogether

One of the most important parts of #behaviorchange is understanding why the behavior is happening in the first place. #biasbehavioral #appliedbehavioranalysis #sundaywisdom

Have you used visual rubrics with students? This is a great tool for cueing “best work” because it provides a picture of what that work looks like. Visual rubrics are useful for children who rush through their work, since it puts emphasis on quality/effort not rate of completion.

Extinction is a word that we usually associate with dinosaurs 🦕 however, did you know that it’s also behavioral strategy? . When you put a behavior on extinction, you remove reinforcement for a interfering behavior. Read on to learn more! #biasbehavioral

Whether you are currently living in a state where wearing a mask is now mandatory, or you just want to protect your child and others, it is essential to be prepared. Check out these seven quick tips designed to help make wearing a mask easier on everyone! #biasbehavioral

Are your kids constantly looking for snacks, especially now that they are #learningfromhome?. If so, check out these three easy-to-use tips designed to decrease their endless snack requests and save your sanity! . #biasbehavioral #behavioralsupportsforparents

Let’s talk about SHAPING behavior. When you shape a behavior you provide reinforcement for behaviors that are incrementally closer to the targeted behavior. In other words, you reinforce the “baby steps” when teaching a new skill or behavior. #behaviortiptuesday #shapingbehavior

Many families that I work with are expressing concerns about engagement, in addition to wondering how to ensure that their child’s schoolwork gets completed. So, I put together a list of my nine most frequently recommended tips. #biasbehavioral #behaviortips #distancelearning

Spotted this little message on my run today and it made me smile. So, I figured I’d share it with you all. Whatever your current situation is, it is important to #staypositive, find your new normal, and reach out if you need help. We are all in this together! #biasbehavioral

Happy #behaviortiptuesday! Today's tip is about teaching replacement behaviors. To decrease a challenging behavior, you must TEACH and reinforce a new skill. #biasbehavioral #replacementbehaviors #functionalbehaviorassessment #behaviorintervention #behaviormanagement

Keeping your children engaged can be a struggle. One activity you can introduce is a scavenger hunt! Scavenger hunts are not only fun, but they also teach skills, like working memory, scanning, and visual discrimination. I made this FREE printable. Grab it via the link in my bio!

I use first/then boards with many of my students. But, then I got to thinking, many parents may not have ever used a first/then board before. So, I created a FREE one page sample for you to try. (Link in bio) #distancelearning #behaviortips

Do you have an #earlylearner who is still working on basic skills? A #focuswall is a great way to display and practice a set of learning targets for several different categories: letters, numbers, colors, shapes, greetings, core words, exercises, and questions.