Choice to Redirect
This strategy is helpful because it allows the student to take part in the decision making. The teacher gives the student two options to redirect their behavior, increase self-control, and increase responsibility.
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Problem Solving Cycle
The problem solving cycle gives students the steps and procedures they need to take in order to solve a problem between them and another student. This tool allows for students to solve problems themselves without teacher interference (unless it is needed) and develops their skills of solving problem.
Puzzle Pieces Grouping Strategy
Using puzzle pieces as a grouping strategy for students is a fun way to arrange students in groups. This strategy allows for complete randomization of groups and makes sure that no students feel excluded.
Creating Classroom Procedures Together
Creating classroom procedures together between the students and teacher is a helpful tool to implement in the classroom. It allows for students to share their voice of what they think should happen in the classroom and for the teacher to guide these procedures in a way they think is appropriate for their classroom to run effectively.
Behavior Intervention Plan
A behavior intervention plan is a corrective tool that can be useful in the classroom when working with a specific student, and a specific behavior.
Showing Interest in Student Work
Showing interest in your student’s work can help encourage them and limit misbehavior. Your interest can create a big impact on their lives as well as their behavior within the classroom.
Three Phase Restorative Practice
This tool is used for dealing with serious conflict in the classroom between two or more students. It is a process that allows both the offended student and the offender to learn and heal, and ultimately stop any similar behavior.
Fold the Line
Fold the line is a tool any teacher can use to assure random partners in group work. This tool is helpful because everybody gets a random partner and nobody feels left out or unwanted.
AAC Table Talk
AAC Table Talk is a wonderful device made for students who need special help with getting their thoughts and feelings out.
Swivel or Knees Please
Swivel or knees please is a preventative tool that can be used in any classroom when the teacher would like all the students to stop what they are working on and face the teacher, giving their full attention.
