March: Impulse Control

Have You Seen These Impulses In Your Classroom?

• Speaking out
• Interrupting classmates
• Quitting games
• Shoving in lines
• Cutting in front of others
• Jumping up from seat
• Asking questions about irrelevant topics
• Physical impulses
• Hyperactive behavior
• Personal boundary issues

Ways to improve your students’ impulse control:

• Simon Says
• Red Light, Green Light, Follow the Leader
• Freeze Dance
• Musical Chair

With lots of practice your students can train their brains to have self-control.

April: Autism Awareness

May: Mental Health Awareness

June: PTSD and Trauma

Click here to learn more about the effects of trauma on a child.

Click here to learn more about how to calm a child when they are experiencing trauma-induced stress.

Click here for five self-care tips to maintain mental health during the summer.

September: Suicide Prevention

Click here to learn more about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline.

Click here to learn more about your role as a teacher in suicide prevention.

October: ADHD

Do you know how to identify ADHD vs regular hyperactivity?

November: Anti-Bullying

Braveline: Call 1-212-709-3222 or text BRAVE to 43961 Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm – 9:30 pm ET

December: Stress and Anxiety