Dec 7, 2017
Friendship Groups + Social Groups + Lunch Buddies = Social Success
What is a friendship group? A friendship group is a group of 5-6 students with and/or without special education needs, who work together...
Oct 27, 2017
5 Key Questions about Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? It is a way in which children gain a better understanding of their emotions through explicit...
Oct 12, 2017
The Class Clown: Jack Gets Too Silly
The class clown… always so much personality, usually really funny, often a great leader – but how do you get them to not mess around in...
Oct 12, 2017
Inspired By The Real Max: Students See Themselves in the “A-Team Presents…” Books
Recently I have had awesome experiences with my students and my book characters. After reading “Meet the A-Team” with one of my 4th...
Sep 24, 2017
Why Fair Isn't Always Equal
Here we go again...! It’s the start of a new school year and I am working overtime to get to know my new students. I’m writing social...
Sep 10, 2017
Becoming More Flexible
My husband would not describe me as a flexible person. He’s right, I am not flexible. I don’t like schedule changes, I’m a creature of...
Sep 7, 2017
What The Experts Are Saying About The A-Team
We are delighted to share that Ilene Schwartz, BCBA-D has supported and endorsed our work! In addition to being a published author, Dr....
Apr 19, 2017
Bella Gets Worried
“No!” my student replied, when I gently told her we needed to go outside for the fire drill. She was just frozen. I couldn’t figure out...
Apr 18, 2017
FROM Being Too Bossy TO Letting Others Lead
“This game is my idea!” “I’m in charge!” “You have to play it this way or you aren’t my friend.” “No! We have to do it this way!” Giving...
Apr 11, 2017
How about we compromise?
“I only want to play basketball!” “If you won’t play this game, I won’t play with you!” “But I want our team to be called the Purple...
