Hoping to have a school year full of joyful learning?

We are too! Yet, sometimes tricky behaviors almost get the best of us.

We're tired of empty promises to help students regulate their emotions. We don't have all of the answers, but we do believe that through straighforward conversations we can learn to respond in helpful and healing ways.

The truth? If there were a behavior hack, you would've already found it.

But here's the good news: you don't have to face it alone.

The Sticky Hope Kit is here to help. It’s packed with practical tools, encouraging resources, and the kind of support that helps you navigate the toughest days. (There's even a bit of chocolate!) We'd love to send you the Sticky Hope Kit today—it’s a little virtual care package just for you. We promise, who you are is exactly who your students need this school year.


Ruth Ayres and Becca Burk are educators and foster parents dedicated to helping kids thrive. Ruth leads a network of instructional influencers, and Becca teaches teaches kindergartners in Maine. Together, they explore the challenges of today’s classrooms and tricky student behaviors.

The Sticky Hope Kit is a little hug for elementary teachers on those days when you want to quit. It’s packed with helpful tools and encouragement, and Ruth and Becca make you feel like you're not alone.

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