Conscious Discipline’s Ultimate Back to School Resource Guide for 2024

Backpacks, pencils, and lunchboxes have taken over store displays, the days are getting shorter, and the mornings are getting cooler. As teachers, administrators, and parents, we know what this means: it’s time to get ready for school! Whether you are new to Conscious Discipline or a seasoned practitioner, we’ve cultivated a list of useful resources to help you begin the new academic year composed and equipped for whatever challenges may arise.

Free Resources:

On average, educators spend between $500- $750 out of pocket annually on things students need (NEA Today). One of Conscious Discipline’s founding principles is the idea of paying it forward. While we offer hundreds of purchasable products from live events to ecourses to classroom tools, we also offer hundreds of free resources such as webinars, printables, correlations, and self-assessments. Listed below are a few of our favorites to help you prep for the new school year.

Administrator’s Self-Evaluation Guide: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/administrators-self-evaluation-guide/

Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework/

Starting Your Day the Brain Smart Start Way Webinar: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/webinars/starting-your-day-the-brain-smart-way/

How to Create a Daily Schedule for Young Children:  https://consciousdiscipline.com/how-to-create-a-daily-schedule-for-young-children/

Classroom Behavior Chart: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/classroom-behavior-chart/

We Care Cards: You Did It!: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/you-did-it-kindness/

I Love You Rituals (click the free tutorial video): https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/i-love-you-rituals/

Creating a Safe Place (click the free tutorial video): https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/the-safe-place/

Wish Well Ritual Plan: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/wish-well-ritual-plan/

Shubert’s School: https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/

Shubert’s Home: https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shuberts-home/

Sophie’s Classroom: https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/sophies-classroom/

Implementation Tools for Purchase:

Equip yourself with classroom essentials that aid in implementation and help the school year run smoothly.

Six Weeks of Success: Conscious Discipline Implementation for Preschool Through Early Elementary: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/six-weeks-of-success-conscious-discipline-implementation-for-preschool-and-head-start/

I Choose Self-Control Board: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/i-choose-self-control-board/

Shubert and Sophie Books: https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/shubert-and-sophie/

The Greeting Apron: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/greeting-apron/

Conflict Resolution Time Machine: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/conflict-resolution-time-machine/

Active Calming Center:  https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/active-calming-center/

Kindness Tree: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/kindness-tree/

There’s Got to be a Better Way: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/theres-got-to-be-a-better-way-discipline-that-works/

Creating the School Family: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school-family/

Routine and Responsibility Cards: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/routine-responsibility-cards/

The Feeling is Bright: Self-Regulation Through Rhythm and Rhyme: https://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/the-feeling-is-bright-self-regulation-through-rhythm-and-rhyme/

Setting Limits Without Guilt: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/setting-limits-without-guilt/

Ten Principles of Positive Discipline Audio Series: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/10-principles-of-positive-discipline-part-1/

Choice Boards for Greetings: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/choices-board-for-greetings/

Events and Conferences:

Conscious Discipline’s professional development events and conferences are unlike all others because our adult-first focus puts your needs and skills front and center. Approach the return to school refreshed, energized, and feeling supported by your Conscious Discipline family by attending a conference or event near you this fall.

Elevate Conference: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/elevate-conscious-discipline-conference-24/

Conscious Discipline Institute Birth to Five Years in Orlando: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/conscious-discipline-institute-for-infants-toddlers-orlando-fl-2024/

Conscious Discipline Institute Birth to Five Years in Costa Mesa: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/conscious-discipline-institute-for-infants-toddlers-costa-mesa-ca-2024/

Self-Regulation and Academics: The Perfect Pair in Texas: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/self-regulation-and-academics-birdville-tx-2024-workshop/

Strengthening Executive Functioning and Academic Stamina: Conscious Discipline and Tiered Supports in Texas: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/strengthening-executive-function-skills-birdville-tx-2024-workshop/

Conscious Discipline for Administrators in Kansas City: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/conscious-discipline-for-administrators-workshop-october-2024-kansas-city-mo/

Connecting with Children who are Hard to Reach in Orlando: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/connecting-with-children-who-are-hard-to-reach-orlando-fl-november-2024-workshop/

Anger and Rage: Understanding and Responding to Reactive Violence in Orlando: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/anger-and-rage-orlando-fl-november-2024-workshop/

Helping the Helpers: Conscious Discipline for Mental Health Professionals in Kansas: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/helping-the-helpers-kansas-city-kansas-2024-workshop/

Banishing Burnout: Prevention and Healing for Early Educators in Kansas: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/banishing-burnout-kansas-city-kansas-2024-workshop/

Podcasts and eLearning:

Is travel not in the cards for you? Our podcasts and eLearning make perfect PLC topics, group studies, additions to your PIP, and vehicles for individual growth. Explore our award-winning eCourses and gain valuable skills, perspectives, and practices from the comforts of your home, classroom, office, or conference room!

Free podcast: Build School-Home Connections with a Traveling Shubert: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/podcasts/podcast-episode042/

Free podcast: Building Safety and Connection with High School Students: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/podcasts/podcast-episode036/

Free podcast: Implementing Conscious Discipline in Middle School: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/podcasts/podcast-episode002/

Free podcast: Reignite Passion for Teaching: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/podcasts/podcast-episode047/

eLearning: Handling Upset: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/handling-upset-the-adult-first-mindset-shift/

eLearning: Anger and Rage: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/individual-registration-responding-to-anger-and-rage/

eLearning: Engage with Equity: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/team-registration-engage-with-equity/

eLearning: Stress to Success for Elementary Leadership: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/team-registration-stress-to-success-for-elementary-leadership/

Getting ready for back-to-school can be stressful, but we are here to support you every step of the way. If you would like to explore the possibility of connecting with a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor personally, you can learn more about our training and coaching offerings as well as implementation support here.

Have a great start to the 2024 academic year! We wish you well.