Downloadable Activities & Posters

Help students understand that everyone has different talents and skills and remind them how important it is to value the contributions of others. Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's Everyone's Contributions Count storybook, by displaying...

Teaching students to plan, prioritize, and post can help break down assignments into more manageable tasks. Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's I'll Never Get All of That Done! storybook, by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in...

Self-monitoring can be challenging to understand, and even more challenging to master. It covers a broad array of skills, such as completing work accurately and completely, staying on task, following instructions the first time, waiting to be called on,...

The one thing all of us have in common is that we have to solve problems and challenges of various degrees. A lucky few among us always seem to resolve complex problems successfully by thinking critically and logically. Even the most talented problem...

Most children experience bouts of procrastination or avoidance behavior. But when those behaviors develop into a pattern that has a negative impact, it's time to work on developing the ability to take initiative and stop making excuses. Reinforce...

Kind children have a high tendency to demonstrate empathy toward their peers, siblings, and others in their lives. Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's Empathy is My Superpower! storybook, by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in...

It's easy for kids to feel sad when bad things happen in their lives. It's so important for children to learn how to deal with difficult times in positive ways so they can be successful at home, in school, and with others. Reinforce the message from...

When children don't get what they want or expect, they often get upset and angry. Reacting calmly and appropriately during these times is an important skill for children to learn and use to be successful at home, school, and with others. Reinforce the...

Being organized is a skill that comes naturally to some people, but it can be challenging for others! For children, organizational skills can span a number of areas. It's important for adults to realize that what being organized looks like is different...

Overreacting is common for children, but as they get older, it becomes more important that they learn to manage their emotions and practice flexible thinking. Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's My Day is Ruined! storybook, by displaying...

Teaching children how to have a positive and determined mindset is so important! Reinforce the "gonna-get-it-done" message from Bryan Smith's Mindset Matters storybook, by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in classrooms, hallways,...

Teaching children to do random acts of kindness helps them understand why it's important to be nice to others. It also helps them learn that just doing something nice for someone can be a great reward all by itself! Reinforce the message from Bryan...