by Kristie Pretti-Frontczack | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog
Assessing young children is a challenging yet essential task. Educators and service providers are often overwhelmed with caseloads, tight deadlines, and extensive assessment checklists. At the same time, research and best practices emphasize the importance of...
by Kristie Pretti-Frontczack | Jan 2, 2025 | Behavior, Blog
Why do we still use behavior charts when they often do more harm than good? It’s a bold question, but one that educators and caregivers must grapple with. Behavior charts—a common tool in classrooms—aim to give feedback and improve decision-making. However, the truth...
by Kristie Pretti-Frontczack | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog
How many of you struggle with setting boundaries? If you’re nodding your head, know that you’re not alone. Boundaries can often feel like barriers, making us question whether we’re being kind, flexible, or even considerate enough. But what if we could reframe...
by Kristie Pretti-Frontczack | May 5, 2024 | Blog
Here are 20 Evidence-Based Ways to Magically Make IEP goals Inclusive Incorporate IEP Goals Naturally: Integrate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals into daily classroom activities and routines to make learning seamless. Embed Goals In Inclusive Settings...
by Kristie Pretti-Frontczack | Feb 24, 2024 | Behavior, Blog, Change, Pre-K, Social Emotional Learning
A teacher shared a story with us about how one time when using behavior charts, she was moving a student's clip from yellow to red, and the student said, “Good! Go ahead! Then I don’t have to listen to you for the rest of the day!” This is every teacher’s worst...
