Below you will find resources from the Backpack Connection Series, which was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. You will find resource guides on addressing behaviors, emotions, and social skills.

ADDRESSING BEHAVIORS

How to Understand the Meaning of Your Child’s Challenging Behavior

How to Understand the Meaning of Your Child’s Challenging Behavior - Spanish Version

How to Give Clear Directions

How to Give Clear Directions - Spanish Version

How to Stop your Child from BitingHow to Stop your Child from Biting - Spanish Version

How to Stop your Child from Hitting and PushingHow to Stop your Child from Hitting and Pushing - Spanish Version

How to Help your Child Stop Whining

How to Help your Child Stop Whining - Spanish Version

How to Use Social Stories to Teach Your Child New Skills and Expectations

How to Use Social Stories to Teach Your Child New Skills and Expectations - Spanish Version

Teachable Moments: How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns

Teachable Moments: How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns - Spanish Version

EMOTIONS

How to Use Positive Language to Improve Your Child’s Behavior

How to Use Positive Language to Improve Your Child’s Behavior - Spanish Version

How to Help Your Child Understand and Label Emotions

How to Help Your Child Understand and Label Emotions - Spanish Version

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Sadness

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Sadness - Spanish Version

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Frustration

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Frustration - Spanish Version

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Fear

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Fear - Spanish Version

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Disappointment

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Disappointment - Spanish Version

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Anger

How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Anger - Spanish Version

Social Skills

How to Help Your Child Learn to Share

How to Help Your Child Learn to Share - Spanish Version

How to Help Your Child Learn to Trade

How to Help Your Child Learn to Trade - Spanish Version

How to Help Your Child Manage Time and Understand Expectations

How to Help Your Child Manage Time and Understand Expectations - Spanish Version

How to Teach Your Child to Appropriately Get Your Attention

How to Teach Your Child to Appropriately Get Your Attention - Spanish Version

How to Teach Your Child to Take Turns

How to Teach Your Child to Take Turns - Spanish Version