Model a specific skill or routine
Students can watch tasks such as lining up, asking for help or starting group work, then copy what they see.
Explore the tools that support positive behavior
Positivity includes a range of tools that help students understand expectations, manage emotions and build independence. From visual schedules and decision trees to social narratives and video modeling, each feature gives educators clear strategies to guide behavior throughout the day.
Visual schedules
Give students a clear picture of their day with easy-to-follow schedules that build predictability and reduce stress.
Build visual schedules for individuals or groups
Create tailored schedules for one student or an entire class, so everyone knows what to expect throughout the day.
Use images and simple language to explain each activity
Add simple symbols icons and short labels to show what’s happening next. This helps students who learn best through visual support.
Help students understand routines and reduce anxiety
When students can see their day laid out, it eases worry and prepares them for transitions or changes in routine.
Support independence by showing what happens next
Students can check the schedule themselves without waiting for an adult, helping them take more ownership of their day.
Decision trees
Help students work through choices with clear, guided steps that build problem-solving skills.
Social narratives
Use pre-made, customizable stories to teach social skills, prepare for new situations, and support emotional understanding. Teachers can easily adjust the wording and images to reflect real life examples or draw from the symbol library, saving time while maintaining flexibility.
Break down social expectations into clear examples
Explain what is happening, why it matters and what a positive response looks like, using simple, concrete language.
Support students with real-life scenarios
Create stories that reflect situations they experience, such as group work, lunch routines or fire drills.
Help students understand emotions, routines or behavior
Social narratives help students interpret social cues and see how their actions affect others.
Reinforce positive responses to common challenges
Stories give students a safe way to practice coping strategies and build confidence before trying them in real life.
Video modeling
Show students what positive behavior looks like with short videos that demonstrate real steps, routines and skills.
Help students prepare for new activities
Videos introduce unfamiliar tasks so students feel more comfortable before trying them.
Use videos as quick reminders during the day
Play a short clip whenever a student needs a refresher on how to respond or what to do next.
Support learners who benefit from visual guidance
Some students learn best when they see a skill in action rather than hearing a verbal explanation.
Additional features
Positivity works in classrooms, at home and in hybrid environments, making it easy to support every learner wherever they read.
Incentive charts
Encourage positive behavior with clear, motivating charts that show progress and reward effort.
Break cards
Give students a non-verbal, respectful way to communicate when they need a break.
Breath strategies
Help students manage stress with guided breathing exercises that promote calm and focus.
Alarms
Keep routines steady with gentle alerts that support time awareness and smooth transitions.
Getting started
Whether you're new to Positivity or rolling it out across classrooms, our professional learning resources offer guidance, best practices and easy how-tos.
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