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A.C.T. Scenarios: Ages 4 and Up

This role-playing activity helps teachers practice the A.C.T. process (Acknowledge the child’s deepest desire and intent; Clarify what skills to use; Take time to practice). Read and roleplay the eleven scenarios, then have staff members respond using A.C.T. For beginners, hold up the included cue card as a reminder of the A.C.T. steps and language. […]
A.C.T. Scenarios: Infants & Toddlers

This role-playing activity helps early childhood educators practice the A.C.T. process (Acknowledge the child’s deepest desire and intent; Calm by breathing to slow down; Target two positive choices). Read and roleplay the ten scenarios, then have staff members respond using A.C.T. For beginners, hold up the included cue card as a reminder of the A.C.T. […]
Brain Game

The Brain Game is a fun partner activity to review the information in Workshop 1: Becoming Brain Smart on the Conscious Discipline LIVE! DVD series. Each person picks a question card from the brain deck, pairs up, and asks the question to their partner. Partners then trade cards, look for a new partner, and repeat […]
Brain State Model: Game Poster

Perfect for staff trainings and professional development, the Brain State Model Game asks educators to complete a brain state model with appropriate questions (e.g., “Am I safe?”), brain states, helpful phrases, and behaviors. Pair with Brain State Model: Pieces. Age Adults Helps With Reviewing the brain state model Use Activity appropriate for staff training and […]
Brain State Model: Pieces

Perfect for staff trainings and professional development, the Brain State Model Game asks educators to complete a brain state model with appropriate questions (e.g., “Am I safe?”), brain states, helpful phrases, and behaviors. Pair with Brain State Model: Game Poster. Age Adults Helps With Reviewing the brain state model Use Activity appropriate for staff training […]
Button Pushing ABCs

Whether it’s whining, interrupting, or ignoring directions, we all have behaviors that really “push our buttons,” triggering internal upset. In these situations, we often react negatively rather than responding effectively. With Conscious Discipline, we can learn a better way. This group activity helps adults practice active calming in the face of their own personal “button-pushing” […]
Connection Bingo

Connection Bingo helps large groups mingle, get to know one another and form connections. The printable bingo card lists sixteen characteristics, including “lives in a different time zone” and “can Drain (and they must show you!).” To win, players must collect a signature in each box. No repeats! Age Adults Helps With Making connections Building […]
Conscious Discipline Charades

This group activity transforms the classic game of Charades into a spirited Conscious Discipline review that will unite your staff. Categories include Classroom Jobs, Classroom Structures, Classroom Rituals and Stress Release. Age Adults Helps With Learning and reviewing classroom jobs, classroom structures, classroom rituals and strategies for stress release Building community Use Activity appropriate for […]
Consequences

Shifting from punitive discipline to natural and logical consequences can be difficult, but repeated practice helps! This activity provides a variety of scenarios, asking you to identify the most effective type of consequence and use prompts to practice the corresponding language of Conscious Discipline. Age Adults Helps With Identifying and applying effective consequences using the […]
Noticing That Encourages

The skill of noticing is foundational to the successful implementation of Conscious Discipline. Practice this vital skill using the scenarios and cue card provided here. Age Adults Helps With Practicing noticing, which helps us be present, encourage helpfulness in children and build positive relationships Use Activity appropriate for staff training Professional development Parent nights Format […]
Pivot Play

Conscious Discipline asks us to transform our responses to challenging behaviors. This is a challenging and ongoing process, but Pivot Play provides a helpful practice opportunity. Start by reading a card with a standard (and ineffective) response to a child’s behavior. Then S.T.A.R., open your heart and wish well, pivot with your body, and rephrase […]
Seven Powers of Self-Control

This group activity will help your staff review the Seven Powers of Self-Control while building connections with one another. Age Adults Helps With Reviewing the seven powers, building and strengthening connections Use Activity appropriate for Staff Training Professional Development Format Directions Two 8.5×11” single-sided printouts Materials Scissors Tape or Glue Printed Power Slogan Cube Printed […]
Trivia Game

Review the skills, powers and structures of Conscious Discipline with this fun trivia game. Categories include Brain Research, Powers for Self-Control, Discipline Skills, and School Family™. Correct answers are rewarded with Shubert Dollars! Age Adults Helps With Reviewing the skills, powers and structures of Conscious Discipline Use Activity appropriate for Staff Training Professional Development Format […]