SPACE Game: Level Up Behavior. Change the Story.

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SPACE Game Kit Overview

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MISSION CONTROL FOR EDUCATORS

Meet the SPACE App

The SPACE App gives educators one place to run Check-In/Check-Out, track student progress, celebrate growth, and understand what students need next.

Run quick daily check-ins and check-outs
Track individualized behavior goals
View student progress and reports
Celebrate rewards and accomplishments
Add optional attendance and break-support tools
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"My student never got unfocused on the Game."

—Heather, Special Education Teacher

How It Works

SPACE (Student Passport And Character Education) launches students as Astros, young heroes tasked with restoring harmony to planets thrown off balance. Every day, Astros track their behavior progress using colorful game board maps tucked inside their Suitcase Portal. As they demonstrate key behaviors, they move along the path, unlock Side Missions, earn badges, and collect Level Certificates on their way to becoming champions of the cosmos.

SPACE Game Suitcase Portal

The Suitcase Portal: A gateway into the SPACE Game adventure

"Become the hero of your own story."

Check In Check Out (CICO)

Research on Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) has found positive outcomes for many participating students, with some studies reporting response rates of approximately 80%. SPACE brings this evidence-based Tier 2 routine into a story students can see and share.

The SPACE Game is built around 4 Core Components, with Check-In and Check-Out forming the foundation of daily student engagement. Tracking and educator implementation resources are available digitally through the SPACE App:

Daily Components

Planets

Embark on thrilling adventures across three unique worlds, each with its own challenges and mysteries to solve.

Aquatica

Octavia the octopus is stealing colors and draining the planet's magic. Astros must search the deep for 5 hidden Color Gems to stop her and restore the wonder of Aquatica.

Aquatica Planet
Aquatica Planet

Aquatica

Octavia the octopus is stealing colors and draining the planet's magic. Astros must search the deep for 5 hidden Color Gems to stop her and restore the wonder of Aquatica.

Aquatica World
Aquatica World Panel

Explore the vibrant underwater world of Aquatica

DinoWorld Planet

DinoWorld

Buggy the raptor is lost in a maze of hungry predators. Astros must locate him and guide him safely home before it's too late.

DinoWorld World Panel

Journey through the prehistoric world of DinoWorld

Storyville

Ancient beasts are destroying Dante's home, throwing the world into fiery chaos. Astros must uncover 5 Elemental Keys to bring balance and rebuild what's been lost.

Storyville Planet
Storyville World Panel

Discover the mystical realm of Storyville

Side Mission Cards

When Astros need a little boost, they turn to Side Mission Cards.

A display of five colorful Side Mission Cards and the full deck

Five core values with corresponding Side Mission Cards (Click to enlarge)

Side Mission Cards (SMCs) are bonus behavior challenges designed to help students show prosocial skills, especially on tough days. Each card is tied to one of five core values included in the Starter Pack:

Whether it's helping a classmate, taking a mindful breath, or naming an emotion, every Side Mission gives students a practical way to grow. When they complete a card, they earn a badge and gain an alternate way to move forward on their map, even if their day didn't go as planned.

"Once he saw the Side Mission Deck there was instant buy-in."

—Vivi, Special Education Teacher

Features

Pilot Program

SPACE has been used in Washington schools, where educators noticed motivation, peer connection, and joy around behavior goals. Contact us for current school and district pricing, pilot opportunities, and implementation support.

"This is a great program and we saw a positive shift in our kids."

—Bryan, Principal

"The kids were really excited about the different worlds."

—Valerie, School Counselor

About the Creators

Heather - School Administrator

Heather McDonough

School Administrator

Jacob - Educator

Jacob Schmitt

Educator

We're a school administrator and educator who believe every student deserves to be the hero of their own story. SPACE is built to support students with the greatest needs and give them a reason to rise.

Research and Sources

Hawken, L. S., Bundock, K., Barrett, C. A., Eber, L., Breen, K., & Phillips, D. (2015). Large-Scale Implementation of Check-In, Check-Out: A Descriptive Study. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 30(4), 304–319. Read the source. This source supports the underlying CICO intervention, not an evaluation of SPACE.

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