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For this classroom management tool, a tapping pillow is for the student who consistently taps their pen or pencil during class. Sometimes the sounds can not only be distracting to other students but also interruptive when the teacher is giving directions.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 is a wonderful device made for students who need special help with getting their thoughts and feelings out.
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.
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