For grades 6–12
Teach It Better gives educators practical language for de-escalation, phone refusal, student refusal, reentry, repair, and calmer adult moves in grades 6–12.
Built for real school moments, not perfect conditions.
Small move, big shift.Expectations do not disappear because a student is dysregulated. We build the staircase between the two.
Restorative repair is not about punishment. It is about restoring dignity and choosing the next step together.
Before we expect compliance, we must first regulate our own bodies and voices to create a safe space.
Build routines, deposits, and clear starts to create a stable foundation for the day.
“I am not arguing in front of everyone. The phone still needs to be away. Bag it now or talk with me at the door.”
“I hear you. I am not doing this as a public debate. Sit for now; I will come back privately.”
“I am glad you are back. First, get settled. Then we will make a plan for the missed time.”
“You do not have to feel ready yet. You do need a next step. Choose the first problem, a pause, or a private check-in.”
“I know you are playing. The impact is still unsafe. Reset your body and we will keep you in the room.”
“You are not coming back in trouble. You are coming back with a plan. Here is the first clean step.”
The full method, start to finish.
The classroom companion — how to run the moves day to day.
How to lead the practice with a staff team.
A one-pager on noticing your own reactions before they drive the response.
Read the one-pager →The stages of how adults respond, from avoidance to repair.
Email us and we'll send the handbook, the teacher and facilitator guides, and the field guides your way.
New moves regularly — the reflex, the better move, and why it works.
