by Ellen Pritchard Dodge | Education
Positive Behavior Support Through the Teaching Pyramid Model Positive behavior support (PBS) is a process that focuses on children’s challenging behaviors as a way to understand the purpose of the behaviors and to teach new skills to replace the challenging behaviors....
by Ellen Pritchard Dodge | Kimochis Kids
Compassionate Listening and Guidance The Kimochis® Feelings are a helpful vehicle for listening and guiding an upset child. Listen to your child’s experiences and feelings and help them work through conflicts. It can be challenging to regulate your own feelings when...
by Ellen Pritchard Dodge | Kimochis Families
Connect, Communicate, Create, Practice…Play! Kimochis Feeling Frenzy Tuck all of the feeling pillows inside your character’s pouch. Have family members take turns pulling a Feeling from the pouch (but keep it hidden from the other players) and describing what...
by Ellen Pritchard Dodge | Transitioning with Kimochis
Entering kindergarten is a very exciting time in a child’s life. This meaningful stage is filled with possibility for kids—making new friends, forging new adventures, and a sense that they are growing up and taking the first real step in their academic lives. Starting...