School Counselor Connection
Behavior Strategies
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Basic Tips Child Care Providers Can Use to Guide Children's Behavior
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
Behavior Management Strategies for Kids with Poor Impulse Control
Managing Problem Behavior at Home
11 Easy Desk Arrangements for Your Classroom
Free Reward Coupons for Positive Behavior
Create an Organized Library Shelf
Parent Resource—Play Nicely Online Program: PLAY NICELY is a free, online violence prevention program for parents, child care providers, and health care providers. The program teaches the basics in how to manage hurtful behavior in young children. PLAY NICELY teaches you appropriate ways to respond the next time you see your child hurt another child or person. Developed by a pediatrician, PLAY NICELY presents common parent-child conflict scenarios and then allows users to choose the best response from a set of options, including physical punishment (spanking), non-violent forms of punishment (time out, taking away a privilege, saying no), and positive guidance (redirecting the child, praise). Parents are given feedback about which are “great options” and which fall into a “there are better options” category. PLAY NICELY is found at: http://playnicely.vueinnovations.com/free/English
Strategies Used By School Staff and Teachers:
Individual Student Behavior Management Plan (student goal, sticker chart/award system)
Classroom Behavior Management System - Clip Up--Clip Down Chart
Picture Schedule (Pecs)
Sign Language / Signs to Communicate
Nonverbal Prompts or Signals
Helper Jobs (Paper Passer, Lunch Helper, Morning Hallway Greeter, Library Drop-off Books Helper, Paper Delivery Helper, Line Leader, Caboose Leader, etc.)
Positive Verbal Praise
Communication Log between Teacher and Parent/Guardian
Planned Ignoring
Repetitive Redirection to Stay on Task
Paired Peer Helpers for Activities
Timer to Complete Tasks
Pencil Grips
Oral Chew Objects
Weighted Animal or Object for Student to Hold
Bumpy Circular Seat Cushion
Preferential Placement in Class Line (Front / Back of Line)
Preferential Seating at Desk or Carpet Area
Hold Teacher's Hand for Transitions
Teacher and Student One-on-One Assistance
Small Group Work
Chunk Work into Smaller Parts to Complete Assignments
Verbal Prep for Next Task or Activity
Number Count Down for Next Activity
One Step / Two Step Directions
Prize Box / Treasure Chest with Incentives
Sticker Incentives
Certificate Award
Reinforcers
Extra Computer Time or Ipod Time
Extra Playground Time
Extra Reading Time
Short Breaks or Walks
1-2-3 Count
Count Down to Task
Academic Interventions:
Peer Tutoring
Reading Buddies
Chunking Reading
Formula Sheets—Word Bank
Taking Notes with Fill-in-the-Blanks
Preferential Seating
Flash Cards
Study Guides
Extra Computer Time
Extra Review Time
Progress Monitoring
Class Chart with Stickers
CHOICES…by Student Strengths
Pencil Grips
T-chair
Alternative Seating
Soft Pad Chair
Ball Chair
Modified Vocabulary or Spelling List
Journaling
Small Group Centers