Big Words Club

An 8-session intensive behavioral intervention sequence for students in grades K-2. It targets the reduction of over-reacting to peer triggers (screaming and snatching items) and teaches "Big Assertive Words" replacement behaviors, using a physical 'hands at sides' stance and script-like cooperative formulas.

JBJoleen Brady

The Snatch Trap

Introduces the difference between over-reacting to peer triggers (screaming/snatching) and using 'Big Assertive Words', helping students recognize how outbursts impact peers and establishing the Big Words Club for Grades K-2.

Hands at Sides

Teaches the physical stance of keeping hands flat at sides during a peer trigger instead of snatching or pointing, building baseline physical self-control and readiness to speak for Grades K-2.

The Big Script

Introduces the verbal script options: 'Please stop, that is mine' and 'I was using that', focusing on eye contact and cooperative tone for Grades K-2.

Ask and Count

Combines using Big Assertive Words with physical self-control by teaching students to use their script and then silently count to 10 to give the peer time to respond while keeping hands flat at sides.

Handling the No

Teaches emotional regulation and visual strategies for coping when a peer says 'no' or 'not yet' to a request for Grades K-2.

Eyes and Voice

Refines communication skills by training students to use direct eye contact and a firm, calm, and assertive voice when delivering their Big Assertive Words, while keeping hands flat at sides for Grades K-2.

All Day Practice

Focuses on generalizing the replacement behavior to other school settings like recess, the cafeteria, and the art room using visual tracker guides for Grades K-2.