Step 1: Read the Book
Read Max's Magnificent Choice to students one week before the assembly.
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Planting seeds of awareness for students to think differently about their words and actions.
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Creates an immediate classroom and cultural shift.
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English & Spanish.
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Hardcopy, PDF, & Animated Read-Aloud.
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Step 2: Watch the Show
On assembly day, gather all students and staff to watch Tacky Box Time!
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Unified commitment, there is power when the entire campus commits together.
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Live action & animation.
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Strategically written to engage the wide age range of students.
Step 3: Decorate the Box
Students receive and decorate their very own Tacky Box!
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Creates buy in.
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Students take ownership of the tool they'll be using every day.
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Simple, yet crucial.
Step 4: Daily Tacky Box Time
Incorporate 5 minutes of Tacky Box Time into the campus daily routine.
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Direct to student: EVERY student received the intervention DAILY, regardless of their teacher or counselor.
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Intentional daily reflection: crucial during rapid brain development.
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A powerful personal choice: invites children to see themselves in the context of community, and gives them the power to choose how they want to show up in the world.
What's Included in the Tacky Box Program?
The Tacky Box experience is designed to support educators, empower students, and create lasting impact across your campus.
The Program Includes:
A Tacky Box and Notepad for Every Student – Tools to practice self-awareness, reflection, and kindness daily.
Ongoing Implementation & Roll-Out Support – We’re with you every step of the way.
Staff Access to the Digital Content Portal
Staff Access to the Digital Content Portal Includes:
Staff Training Video to guide implementation
Max’s Magnificent Choice (PDF & Animated)
Tacky Box Time Show
Daily Audio/Video Countdown Timers
Tip Sheets for Staff and Parents
Diving Deeper Counselor Lessons
Extra Activities to Support Classroom Engagement
Clinical Tool for Tier 2 & 3 Student Support
Expected Outcomes
when adopted with high fidelity:
66% proven reduction in behavioral incidents in classrooms
Enhanced campus climate scores
Positive school / district culture transformation
"…children’s nervous systems constantly scan for signs of safety or danger. When they feel safe and connected, their brains are primed for learning. Tacky Box® reinforces these ‘signs of safety’ by equipping children with tangible tools to regulate their interactions, reducing negative social exchanges that trigger stress responses and disrupt learning. This proactive approach fosters a school culture that supports both emotional well-being and academic success."