When I was a preschool teacher, Halloween was always one of my favorite days of the school year. I loved seeing the students in costume and it would be hard to overstate how adorable they were. There were always a few unexpected costumes and I never ceased to marvel at parents’ creativity. However, for some students with disabilities, their families and yes, their teachers, this could be one of the most dreaded days of the year. The good news is, there are solutions!

It seems almost intuitive that if we teach students in our schools the essential social- emotional skills they need for life that it would not only benefit them greatly but would benefit society as a whole as well.

Do you want some simple ideas for promoting positive behavior in your classroom? Read on!