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Happy Kids Don't Punch You in the Face

A Guide to Eliminating Aggressive Behavior in School

When there’s a nuclear meltdown happening in your classroom, this book is your trusted guide on what to do in the heat of the moment, and how you can prevent future incidents.

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Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781506392790
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2018
  • Page Count: 200
  • Publication date: March 29, 2018
Price: $34.95
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Description

Take a positive approach to behavior intervention for results that work—and last!

When there’s a nuclear meltdown happening in your classroom, you don’t have a second to think. This book is your trusted guide on what to do in the heat of the moment, and how you can decrease the chances of incidents happening in the first place. Its field-tested strategies integrate principles of behavioral intervention with the best practices of positive psychology—a fresh, effective response that respects the tough realities you face every day.

Happy Kids takes a student-centered approach to behavior, emphasizing optimism and student happiness without sugarcoating the realities of managing your students. Inside you’ll find:

  • Ready-to-use tools and guidelines
  • Practical guidance developed from the author’s extensive experience training educators
  • Solutions that work now and support each student’s future well-being
  • A deliberate focus at the classroom, building, and system level

Whether you’re a teacher, school counselor, psychologist, or administrator, Happy Kids has the guidance you need to manage behavior, ensure safety for all, and bring peace back to the classroom and school.


Key features

  • Contains nine chapters, including an introductory chapter, seven core chapters consisting of the ASPEN approach, and a final concluding chapter emphasizing implementation and applicability.
  • The approach and style of ASPEN has deliberate classroom level, building level, and system-levels focus.
  • Includes ready-to-use tools and guidelines designed for immediate implementation.
  • Has been developed from extensive training experiences, thus offers the most practical material that meets educators' needs and requests.

    • Author(s)

    Ben Springer photo

    Ben Springer

    Ben Springer is an award-winning and nationally certified school psychologist. Dr. Springer is also the author of the popular books Happy Kids Don’t Punch You in the Face (2018) and GPS: Good Parenting Strategies (2021). Dr. Springer has served in schools as an autism specialist, school psychologist, behavior specialist, and Director of Special Education. In 2017, Dr. Springer founded Totem PD, a professional development company for educators and mental health practitioners with Dr. Ben Belnap.

    Table of Contents

    Preface

    Overview: What This Book Will Do for You

    Acknowledgments

    About the Author

    Introduction: The Lentil Incident

    1. The Roots of Aggression and the Coercive Cycle

    2. What Does Not Work

    3. The Triangle of Power: Systems of Prevention and You

    4. Happy Kids Don’t Punch You in the Face

    5. Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

    6. Optimistic Teaming

    7. Bringing It All Together: The Step-by-Step “Happy Kids Don’t Punch You in the Face” Process

    Conclusion: Where Are They Now? Student Snapshots!

    Appendices

    Appendix A: The Coercive Cycle and How to Break It!

    Appendix B: RIP Catharsis

    Appendix C: RIP Corporal Punishment

    Appendix D: The Better Reprimand

    Appendix E: Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)

    Appendix F: Identifying Core Beliefs When Considering Discipline

    Appendix G: List of Evidence-Based Screening Tools

    Appendix H: Steps to Conduct a Basic Pilot (Feasibility) Study in Your District to Screen for Behavioral Problems in Students

    Appendix I: Influence Tips From Robert Cialdini

    Appendix J: Applications of RICH Theory to IEP Goals and BIP Goals

    Appendix K: The Replacement Behavior Race

    Appendix L: Reinforcement Checklist

    Appendix M: Functional Behavioral Assessment Form

    Appendix N: Sample Behavior Intervention Plan Write-Up

    Appendix O: Behavior Data Infographic

    Appendix P: “Hello There, Elephant” Worksheet

    Appendix Q: Thought Replacement Exercises

    Appendix R: Emergency Contact Information Form (Template)

    References

    Index

    Reviews

    Quote by Vikki Kelly, Teacher, Caroll Independent School District, Caroll Middle School: "Happy Kids gives much needed advice for educators in the trenches who are dealing with aggressive and disturbed students on a daily basis. This book has relevant examples, vignettes, cases, background information concerning behavior analysis and much more. The beauty of this book is that it explains the need, the goal, the desired outcome, and goes back to give the step by step to use these techniques in the classroom. Moreover, Ben Springer's use of humorous personal anecdotes and organization make this a breeze to read and understand."
    "Happy Kids gives much needed advice for educators in the trenches who are dealing with aggressive and disturbed students on a daily basis. This book has relevant examples, vignettes, cases, background information concerning behavior analysis and much more. The beauty of this book is that it explains the need, the goal, the desired outcome, and goes back to give the step by step to use these techniques in the classroom. Moreover, Ben Springer's use of humorous personal anecdotes and organization make this a breeze to read and understand."




    Vikki Kelly, Teacher, Caroll Independent School District
    Caroll Middle School
    Quote by Alex T. Valencic, Curriculum Coordinator for 21st Century Learning, Freeport School District, IL:

    In Happy Kids, Dr. Springer draws from his years of experience working with students with challenging behaviours to help teachers and school leaders understand how they can do just that. Rooted in the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and the RICH theory of happiness, the happy kids formula is a tool that reminds us that when students have access to resources and intimacy, feel competent about themselves, and are healthy, they are more likely to be happy, which will drastically decrease their levels of aggression. I literally loved everything about this book and cannot stop talking about whenever I overhear a conversation about a challenging student.

    In Happy Kids, Dr. Springer draws from his years of experience working with students with challenging behaviours to help teachers and school leaders understand how they can do just that. Rooted in the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and the RICH theory of happiness, the happy kids formula is a tool that reminds us that when students have access to resources and intimacy, feel competent about themselves, and are healthy, they are more likely to be happy, which will drastically decrease their levels of aggression. I literally loved everything about this book and cannot stop talking about whenever I overhear a conversation about a challenging student.

    Alex T. Valencic, Curriculum Coordinator for 21st Century Learning
    Freeport School District, IL

    Other Titles in: Student Behavior | Emotional & Behavioral Disorders | At-Risk/Troubled Students

    Price: $34.95
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    Review copies may be requested by individuals planning to purchase 10 or more copies for a team or considering a book for adoption in a higher ed course. To request a review copy, contact sales@corwin.com.

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