Intervention Strategies
Classroom Disturbance
Use proximity control
Reward/Acknowledge those students who are doing the right thing
Give the student a change in environment
Have student complete a Behavior Reflection
Use a visual/nonverbal cue to remind student of the expectations
Have a one-on-one conference with the student
Speak positively to the student in order to get his/her mind off of the problem
Ignore the disruptive behavior (as long as there is no danger present)
1-2-3 Magic (3 warnings)
Have “Commercial Breaks”
Pause instruction to wait for acceptance of disturbance / lower voice until the students redirect
Send student to a Buddy Room (where an established relationship is present)
Have the student take ownership of his/her own actions – for example; apologize to those that he/she has disturbed
Ask, “Are you ok?”
Remove the audience
Change the activity
Establish clear procedures for transitions
Have a “venting” stuffed animal or recorder
Have students Role-Play
Have students use Stress Balls
Thinking Pool
Tracking Tubes
“Alligator Food”
Defiance
Avoid a power struggle
Give the student 2 positive choices
Maintain a positive tone with the student
Give the student space and time
Restate the directions in a different way
Give a direction, walk away, check back
Give student a Thinking Time Out: “I’m going to give you 3 minutes to make a good choice”
Use a calm voice that is “matter-of-fact”
Let the student walk or get water to “cool off”
Have a safe spot in the classroom for students who need to “get away”
Divert the attention onto something else
Compliment the student when he/she demonstrates the appropriate behavior
Have a one-on-one conference with the student after the fact
Replay the situation after giving the student time to reflect and give him/her the opportunity to make a better choice
Have the student reflect on his/her behavior
Teach breathing strategies that the students can use to help them cool down before getting too upset
Build rapport with student through one-on-one activities (ex: lunch with the teacher)
Help the student start the day off on the right note
Ignore the behavior (as long as the situation remains safe)
Classroom Buddies
No debating/negotiating
Pair student with a buddy student/teacher to complete the assignment
Have the students Role-Play
Disrespect
Have student write in a Behavior Reflection Journal
Give student the opportunity to “start over” in a respectful way
Review the TEAM rules
Teach students the appropriate, respectful response to a situation
Teach students how to disagree respectfully
Have a “Thinking Area” where the student can go
“Catch” the student demonstrating the appropriate behavior (ex: a Personal Goal Sheet)
Have a one-on-one conference with the student after the fact
Model and teach appropriate words to use – give them the language!
Have the student apologize for his/her behavior
Speak to the students with respect and remind them that you treat them with respect
Help the student start the day off on a good note
Phone call or note home
Practice good manners
Model appropriate and respectful behaviors
Use “I Statements”
Change of attitude
“Dust Away” Disrespect / “Brush your shoulders off” (when dealing with disrespectful peers)
Have students Role-Play
Use proximity control
Reward/Acknowledge those students who are doing the right thing
Give the student a change in environment
Have student complete a Behavior Reflection
Use a visual/nonverbal cue to remind student of the expectations
Have a one-on-one conference with the student
Speak positively to the student in order to get his/her mind off of the problem
Ignore the disruptive behavior (as long as there is no danger present)
1-2-3 Magic (3 warnings)
Have “Commercial Breaks”
Pause instruction to wait for acceptance of disturbance / lower voice until the students redirect
Send student to a Buddy Room (where an established relationship is present)
Have the student take ownership of his/her own actions – for example; apologize to those that he/she has disturbed
Ask, “Are you ok?”
Remove the audience
Change the activity
Establish clear procedures for transitions
Have a “venting” stuffed animal or recorder
Have students Role-Play
Have students use Stress Balls
Thinking Pool
Tracking Tubes
“Alligator Food”
Defiance
Avoid a power struggle
Give the student 2 positive choices
Maintain a positive tone with the student
Give the student space and time
Restate the directions in a different way
Give a direction, walk away, check back
Give student a Thinking Time Out: “I’m going to give you 3 minutes to make a good choice”
Use a calm voice that is “matter-of-fact”
Let the student walk or get water to “cool off”
Have a safe spot in the classroom for students who need to “get away”
Divert the attention onto something else
Compliment the student when he/she demonstrates the appropriate behavior
Have a one-on-one conference with the student after the fact
Replay the situation after giving the student time to reflect and give him/her the opportunity to make a better choice
Have the student reflect on his/her behavior
Teach breathing strategies that the students can use to help them cool down before getting too upset
Build rapport with student through one-on-one activities (ex: lunch with the teacher)
Help the student start the day off on the right note
Ignore the behavior (as long as the situation remains safe)
Classroom Buddies
No debating/negotiating
Pair student with a buddy student/teacher to complete the assignment
Have the students Role-Play
Disrespect
Have student write in a Behavior Reflection Journal
Give student the opportunity to “start over” in a respectful way
Review the TEAM rules
Teach students the appropriate, respectful response to a situation
Teach students how to disagree respectfully
Have a “Thinking Area” where the student can go
“Catch” the student demonstrating the appropriate behavior (ex: a Personal Goal Sheet)
Have a one-on-one conference with the student after the fact
Model and teach appropriate words to use – give them the language!
Have the student apologize for his/her behavior
Speak to the students with respect and remind them that you treat them with respect
Help the student start the day off on a good note
Phone call or note home
Practice good manners
Model appropriate and respectful behaviors
Use “I Statements”
Change of attitude
“Dust Away” Disrespect / “Brush your shoulders off” (when dealing with disrespectful peers)
Have students Role-Play