Do you work with a student who is struggling?

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PUT YOUR OXYGEN ON FIRST....

Your perception and expectations for a child are based on your wiring and previous experiences.
Helping a child find HAPPY will need to consider why you think as you do.

It is just as important to recognize YOUR wiring and threshold needs so that your responses during a moment of stress can be supportive and positive.

Self-care is critical for both parents and educators so take care of YOU. Then once you feel strong, consider these specific traits unique to this child:

When you identify a child's wiring, you will have a keener appreciation for why they do what they do.
When you figure out their sensory needs or deficits this will determine how you can adjust their environment so they can find success.
When you know what skills are weak, you can fill in those holes with coaching, skill building, or allowing them more time to figure it out.

This educator resource is designed specifically for the classroom. It offers practical strategies and meaningful insights to support self-regulation and behavior. When behavior is seen through a different lens, it is easier to understand, respond, and support students more effectively. Click the book image to be directed to amazon for purchase

Tools for different learners

How to Decrease the Input of a Space- Dealing with a Fire Dragon

How to Increase the Input of a Space- Dealing with a Sleepy Dragon

Seat student in place where others don't bump their desk
Use noise-cancelling headphones
Prepare kids before calling on them in front of others

How to Increase the Input of a Space- Dealing with a Sleepy Dragon

Let kids stand at desk or sit on wobble chair or cushion
Fidgets only work if they are not distracting to themselves or others
Integration movement strategies and frequent breaks into tasks

Behavior and regulation in children...understanding the why

This short 8-minute introduction video shares the key factors that influence behavior in children so that solutions and strategies can be better utilized.

Printable Content and Resources for Educators

Our Philosophy

At Secret to Happy, we are committed to making education accessible to everyone. We provide teachers and educational staff for all ages with valuable resources to empower students and promote educator well-being.

Supporting regulation in the classroom

Strategies to help with classroom management and behavior

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Henry's Dragon Book

Share this audio book with your students to help them understand why Dragon Training is so important!

Dragon resources

This packet has everything you need to make a dragon book

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This video will show you how to create a dragon packet with

New images for dragon training

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This program helps kids understand how their brain can sometimes take over behavior. It also teaches them ways to recognize those feelings, manage their “dragons,” and regain control so they can feel better and do what they need to do.

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