Welcome to Day 8 of our Christmas in July: 25 Days of Free Back-to-School Resources!
Today’s freebies are dedicated to one of the most important (and sometimes hardest) parts of teaching: supporting students with challenging behaviors—with compassion and structure.
Because let’s be real: we all have students who push boundaries. But underneath the behavior, there’s always a story.
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Why This Freebie Matters
There’s no such thing as a “bad kid.”
Only kids who are still learning how to manage emotions, express needs, or make positive choices. When we provide structured, shame-free ways for students to reflect and grow, we open the door to real progress.
These tools help you:
- Guide students to think about their actions and how to do better
- Spot patterns and triggers over time
- Maintain consistent, calm communication between school and home
- Shift from reactive to proactive behavior support
What’s Inside Today’s Freebie
🎁 Gift #1: Behavior Reflection Sheet
A gentle, student-friendly form to help kids pause and reflect after a behavior incident. Use as part of your calm-down corner or restorative practices.
✅ Behavior Reflection Sheet – to guide student thinking
🎁 Gift #2: Weekly Behavior Tracker
Track student behavior over time to notice patterns, celebrate progress, and spot areas for extra support.
✅ Weekly Behavior Tracker – to monitor patterns and progress
🎁 Gift #3: Check-In / Check-Out Booklet
A daily accountability tool that gives students the structure they need while keeping communication open between home and school.
✅ Check-In/Check-Out Booklet – great for daily accountability and communication
These tools are designed to be calm, respectful, and empowering—perfect for helping students grow without shaming them in the process.
📘 Read more in this blog if you are curious as to how I used these behavior resources in my classroom.
Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Tomorrow?
🧁 Class Jobs – Rainbow Boho Classroom Decor!
And there’s more magic on the way:
🧰 Emergency Sub Binder
🧠 SEL Morning Meeting Slides
🎨 Classroom Decor & Routines
…and more to help you create the classroom culture you want!
Let’s Make This Year Better—Together!
Whether you’re easing back in or already knee-deep in prep mode, these 25 freebies are here to lighten your load and bring a little magic to your planning.
🎁 Check out the full list of freebies here
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Enjoy!
Prima from Little Yellow Star 🌟
💌 P.S. Know a teacher friend who could use a little Christmas in July magic? Share this post and invite them to join the fun—we’re better together!
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