Clear Routines
Teachers should do this instead of assuming students already know classroom procedures.
What is.... Teach Routines
Expectations should be established starting on this day.
What is... Day 1
Teachers should have materials and activities ready before students do this.
What is... Arrive
Teachers should use these consistently to get students' attention.
What are... Attention Getters
The first P: Be present, visible, and engaged.
What is... Presence
Routines should be practiced this often, especially when first introduced.
What is... Regularly
Teachers should model this—the behavior they want students to demonstrate.
What are... Expectations
This should be avoided because students may "fill" it with off-task behavior.
What is... Unnecessary Downtime
Before giving directions, teachers should wait for this.
What is... Full Attention
The second P: Move closer to a student before escalating a correction.
What is... Proximity
These can be used to remind students what comes next or what they should do.
What is... Visual Reminders
Activities can be designed around these to help students stay interested.
What are... Student Interests
Teachers should give these before transitions begin.
What are... Directions
Teachers should position themselves so all students can do this.
What is... See Them
The third P: Stay calm and give students time to respond.
What is... Patience
Directions should be kept this way to make routines easier to follow.
What is... Concise and Clear
Hands-on activities and opportunities for this can help maintain engagement.
What is... Movement
Countdown, claps, and attention getters are examples of these.
Directions should be kept this way when addressing the whole group.
What is... Brief and Clear
Using eye contact or a quiet signal is an example of this early intervention strategy.
What is... Proximity
This type of feedback helps strengthen routines and encourages students to follow them.
What is... Positive Feedback
When a student isn't engaged, teachers should first look for this—the reason behind the behavior.
What is... The WHY
Teachers should have one of these ready for unexpected wait times.
What is... Backup Activity
A calm and confident version of this is important when managing the group.
What is... Your Voice
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
When behavior is repeated, teachers should remain calm, repeat expectations, and be consistent with this.
What is... Consequences and Follow-Through?