Positive Behavior Major behaviors require immediate office because you already have a toy in the referral and can include repeated minor car that you can play with on the way Interventions and Supports behaviors, hitting/kicking/pushing with intent to home.” (PBIS) the WAHOO WAY! hurt, destruction of property, threats, If you child accepts your answer, inappropriate object at school, constantly compliment him, saying something like, picking on others and inappropriate touching. you for being respectful and “Thank understanding that we can’t buy a new toy today. Acknowledge appropriate behavior. To truly change behavior, appropriate behavior Use positive reinforcement to teach your must be… children which actions/behaviors are expected, accepted, or desired. Taught Figure out what kinds of Modeled acknowledgements your child will be Practiced motivated by. Ask them what they Acknowledged would enjoy doing (not necessarily having)! Create a special basket or box “Reward” of toys or items that you already own but that your child only gets to play with Discipline or use when they have done what was Guidelines or Parents: expected. For minor behaviors students will receive a Create a sticker chart with chores and warning and correction. Teachers will talk with use a sticker to mark when each one is your student about the choice, consequences, completed. At the end of the week, if all and alternative behaviors. If the behavior Use positive wording: Instead of chores are completed according to continues the student is sent to a buddy run in the store,” try must “Don’t “You expectations, give a reward. classroom to reflect on their actions. After a walk in the store.” Instead of “Stop time of reflection if the behavior continues the yelling” try your inside voice.” “Use parent is notified and discuss how to work Instead of throwing the ball in the “No Try PBIS at home. together. Together we can help students change house,” try can only throw the ball “You behaviors so they are ready to learn. If the outside.” behavior continue the guidance counselor and Be a teacher: When you have to say administration are consulted for further guidance NO give a reason why. Decide Expectations or strategies. Minor behaviors usually fall into For example, while shopping, your child the categories of disruptive behaviors or asks you to buy him a toy. You know disrespect. how many toys he already has, and you Have a family Meeting are short on time. You tell your child, we can’t buy that toy today “No,
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) the WAHOO WAY! Discipline For minor behaviors students will receive a warning and correction. Teachers will talk with your student about the choice, consequences, and alternative behaviors. If the behavior continues the student is sent to a buddy classroom to reflect on their actions. After a time of reflection if the behavior continues the parent is notified and discuss how to work together. Together we can help students change behaviors so they are ready to learn. If the behavior continue the guidance counselor and administration are consulted for further guidance or strategies. Minor behaviors usually fall into the categories of disruptive behaviors or disrespect. Major behaviors require immediate office referral and can include repeated minor behaviors, hitting/kicking/pushing with intent to hurt, destruction of property, threats, inappropriate object at school, constantly picking on others and inappropriate touching. To truly change behavior, appropriate behavior must be… Taught Modeled Practiced Acknowledged Guidelines or Parents: Use positive wording: Instead of “Don’t run in the store,” try “You must walk in the store.” Instead of “Stop yelling” try “Use your inside voice.” Instead of “No throwing the ball in the house,” try “You can only throw the ball outside.” Be a teacher: When you have to say NO give a reason why. For example, while shopping, your child asks you to buy him a toy. You know how many toys he already has, and you are short on time. You tell your child, “No, we can’t buy that toy today because you already have a toy in the car that you can play with on the way home.” If you child accepts your answer, compliment him, saying something like, “Thank you for being respectful and understanding that we can’t buy a new toy today. Acknowledge appropriate behavior. Use positive reinforcement to teach your children which actions/behaviors are expected, accepted, or desired. Figure out what kinds of acknowledgements your child will be motivated by. Ask them what they would enjoy doing (not necessarily having)! Create a special “Reward” basket or box of toys or items that you already own but that your child only gets to play with or use when they have done what was expected. Create a sticker chart with chores and use a sticker to mark when each one is completed. At the end of the week, if all chores are completed according to expectations, give a reward. Try PBIS at home. Decide Expectations Have a family Meeting
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