Our Goal:
The Behavior Specialists from the Behavior Support Network created this series to enhance the early childhood community by building competence and confidence around how to support healthy social emotional development in young children. This series is dedicated to the village it takes to raise a child. We want all Early Childhood Professions, Families, and Caregivers of young children to grow together while working to support positive behaviors in young children and strive to prevent challenging behaviors.
Volume I: Reframing Challenging Behavior
Meet Steph and Ellyn, two of our Behavior Specialists, as they introduce the VLOG series and explain their vision. For more tips and connection points, check out the Volume 1, Episode 1 Tip Sheet.
Episode 2 highlights the importance of recognizing hot buttons and how we respond to our emotions. For additional resources, tips, and connections, download their Episode 2 Tip Sheet.
Episode 3 presents the importance of reframing children’s behavior and discusses what that process entails. The Episode 3 Tip Sheet also provides an important resource for making that school-home connection.
Episode 4 examines why breathing matters for you and the young children in your care and models breathing exercises for you to use in your classroom. The Episode 4 Tip Sheet provides additional connection points and links to resources from the National Center on Pyramid Model Innovation (NCPMI).
Episode 5 examines what it means to have a growth mindset and why it’s important to encourage all children to learn positive behaviors. For more connection points, tips, and resources, make sure to download the Episode 5 Tip Sheet.
Episode 6: In the final entry of the Reframing Challenging Behavior series, we discuss neutralizing routines and explain how they can help support the young learners in their classrooms. Tips for supporting neutralizing routines at home, along with other resources, can be found on the Episode 6 Tip Sheet.
Volume II: Reframing Regulation
Welcome to the Reframing Regulation series! This first video highlights how to use co-regulation to teach children to respond emotionally through self-regulation. For more information, download the Episode 1 Tip Sheet.
Episode 2 outlines the importance of Co-Regulation and how caregivers can help young children build their co-regulation skills through modeling and teaching. Check out the Episode 2 Tip Sheet for resources on co-regulation and avoiding meltdowns.
Episode 3 digs into Self-Regulation and how caregivers can use their role to support a child’s regulation and help young children manage big emotions. For more resources including articles and a Relaxation Thermometer activity, download the Episode 3 Tip Sheet.
Episode 4 outlines Mindfulness and how teachers and caretakers can manage stress using Mindful Minutes and box breathing exercises. This video also examines ways to calm down children during moments of high energy. Check out the Episode 4 Tip Sheet for resources on meditation, breathing, and calming activities.
Episode 5 focuses on how to create Safe Spaces for children to calm down and regulate. The Episode 5 Tip Sheet includes resources from NCPMI such as Feeling Faces and Tucker Turtle stories.
Episode 6 includes strategies to respond to children’s behavior via language, labeling feelings, and acknowledging positive behavior. The Episode 6 Tip Sheet has more resources on communication and positive feedback.
Episode 7 outlines why movement is beneficial for healthy regulation in young children. Check out the Episode 7 Tip Sheet for movement activities.
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