Decrease Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom
Strengthen relationships with every child through the proven power of interactions.
Are you tired of the endless struggle with challenging behaviors in the classroom? Studies have shown that student behavior is one of the main stressors for teachers, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and drained. The secret to overcoming this lies in the power of meaningful educator-child interactions and effective classroom organization. By fostering strong connections and creating a structured environment, you can transform challenging behaviors into opportunities for growth and create a positive learning experience for both educators and children.
Researched-Based Strategies to Transform Behaviors
Pre-K CLASS Emotional Support Kit
Promote positive social and emotional development and help children recognize and manage feelings with a research-based kit. Don't forget the Transfer to Practice Webinar, where you'll learn strategies on how to use the materials effectively in the classroom!Create an Environment that Fosters Positive Interactions
CLASS Environment
Discover how classroom organization positively influences behavior in the classroom. Observers will learn how to score a classroom environment and teachers will discover strategies to set up their classrooms for success!
Custom Events by Teachstone
Energize your educators and create a personalized learning series that helps them discover how to promote positive behavior through interactions. These 45-60 online facilitated sessions are designed to fit into any busy schedule and give practical and applicable strategies for improving interactions in the classroom.Resources to Help Educators Rise Above Challenging Behaviors
Setting Up Your Classroom for Success
Setting up a classroom for a new school year can be exciting! It’s hard not to get excited at the prospect of a fresh start. But that doesn’t mean you always know what’s best to do. How do you set up the classroom to facilitate a successful year?
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Behavior is Communication: Understanding and Responding to Tantrums and Meltdowns
Toddlers, and even preschool aged children, are just learning how to be in control of their big emotions–which often manifests as a tantrum or meltdown. CLASS expert, Megin Ruston, joins the Teaching with CLASS podcast to give educators strategies to better handle this milestone.
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Reframing “Challenging” Behavior and Why Our Response Matters
Learn 3 ways educators can guide positive behavior in children.
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CLASS® Improves Social-Emotional Learning (Pre-K – 5th grade)
Did you know that high-quality interactions play an essential role in supporting children’s social-emotional learning? Our new brief breaks down the research behind the connections between educator-child interactions and important social emotional skills.
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What Teaching Others About CLASS® Has Taught Me About Classroom Learning Environments
During our years using and training educators on the CLASS® tool, we’ve learned a lot about improving interactions. One thing we’ve learned is how important the classroom environment can be to the success of both students and teachers. Each element of a classroom, from posters to accessibility of materials, impacts teachers’ ability to focus on interactions. In this lively webinar, we’ll talk about classroom set-up and how to set up your environment to mitigate teacher stress levels, proactively manage behavior, and be more productive.
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