free for K-3 teachers!
THE K-3
BEHAVIOR CHECK
Find the behaviors eating your teaching time. Then get why they're happening, what to try tomorrow and a picture book for each one.
YOUR WHOLE DAY IS ONE LONG INTERRUPTION!
Somebody blurts the answer before you finish the question, two kids need you to settle who gets to be line leader and the tattling starts before you even sit down at the carpet. When everything needs fixing at once, it's hard to know which social skill to teach first. That's what this check is for!
WHAT'S INSIDE
Step 1: the check
12 behaviors in teacher words, like blurting, tattling and "I can't do it" before they've even tried. Check what you're seeing this week and star your top 3.
Step 2: the key
Every behavior gets why it's happening, 4 steps to try tomorrow and a picture book that teaches the skill.
Step 3: the plan
Map out your next 3 weeks, one skill a week, starting with the behavior that costs you the most time.
real pages from the freebie: 9 pages, ready to print!
12 BEHAVIORS, 12 PICTURE BOOKS
Every behavior on the check comes with a read-aloud that teaches the skill behind it. These are the books in the key:
Blurting out
My Mouth Is a Volcano! by Julia Cook
Tattling
Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal by Jeanie Franz Ransom
Too loud
Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice by Julia Cook
Blaming
But It's Not My Fault! by Julia Cook
Not following directions
Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker by Christianne Jones
Can't wait
Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems
Sore losers
Pig the Winner by Aaron Blabey
Bickering
Up the Creek by Nicholas Oldland
Recess problems
The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill
Unkind words
The Cool Bean by Jory John & Pete Oswald
"I can't"
The Smart Cookie by Jory John & Pete Oswald
Losing it when it's exciting
Don't Push the Button! by Bill Cotter
Picture books aren't included. You can find them at the library or online.
WHAT TEACHERS SAY ABOUT MY SEL LESSONS
Reviews from Teachers Pay Teachers
"If you have a class that blurts out constantly, you need this resource!! Wonderful!"
Kaitlyn M., TPT reviewer
"My 1st graders loved to tattle, and it increased significantly in the Winter when we weren't making it outside. I used this unit to teach them about tattling and reporting and was consistent in referencing the unit for a couple weeks after teaching it, and I did see a decrease in the tattling. Easy for students to understand and relate to."
Katie B., 1st grade teacher
"These lessons really helped me review the book with my class and helped save my sanity with the voice levels."
Tracy H., TPT reviewer
HI, I'M JENNIFER!
I'm a certified elementary teacher with a master's in elementary education, and I've been making K-3 math and SEL resources since 2012. My SEL lessons are called Readers With Character. Each unit is built on one picture book read-aloud, with five 15-minute lessons for the week, and every book in this key has its own unit in my TPT store 🙂
