10 Behavior Supports I use Class

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of Behavior supports there are available out there! Are you looking for that particular one you need to help you manage behaviors and maintain structure in your classroom! These powerful strategies below might just help you create the classroom you want. Have a look at the different types of classroom management tools I use to achieve the Special Ed class I have.

# 1 Critical Communication Cards

Critical Communication Cards – To teach new skills such as requesting “break please”, “help” and “wait” self -management strategies.

QUICK TIP – I hang these cards close to my Calm Down Corner so my students have easy access.

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#2 Social Supports Strips

Social Supports – To help my students understand how to behave or respond in a particular situation using a visual guide describing various social interactions, situations, behaviours, skills or concept.

QUICK TIP – I place them on the edge of tables to remind students on their choices.

#3 Visual Folder Supports

Visual folder supports – A place for my students to keep all their daily and most used visuals all in one place, ideal for quick support.

QUICK TIP – My students use these throughout the day and follow the schedule to stay on task. They choose a reward to use with the Token Economy system and have the visuals they might need ready to use.

#4 Self Regulation Tools

.Self regulation tools – I’ve made tools individually accessible for my students to use in a handy little booklet.

QUICK TIP – I bind then as a book and keep them on hand for self management, each one tailored to individual needs that help them to self-regulate.

#5 First and Then Strategies

First and Then – By using this strategy my students know what they must complete before having what they want, it also provides structure in their behaviour support plans.

QUICK TIP – If my students are finding it difficult to stay on track, I use the first and then strategy to remind them of what they are working for.

#6 Token Economy Rewards

Token Economy – A powerful method of strengthening new skills and behaviours, The tokens are a way of “paying” my students for completing tasks and then they can be used to trade for desired activities or items they choose.

QUICK TIP – I use this board when I start teaching the Token economy strategy, its a classroom resource that I can adapt with motivator choices for individual needs.

#7 Communication Binder

Communication Binder – My students can use their Daily Binders to aid Communication throughout the day and support them with any frustration or anxiety they may feel.

QUICK TIP – My student each have their own communication book which once laminated I place in a binder to keep the visuals safe

#8 Daily Visuals

Daily Visuals – A selection of visuals for Speech Therapy, Special Education and Autism to support communication in the classroom and at home. QUICK TIP – These have bigger visuals which are more suitable for students that are learning picture to item recognition. Students can point to what they want, need or feel.

#9 Token or Ticks Cards

Token or ticks – Point cards for some of my students to earn ticks for preferred behaviour.

QUICK TIP – I print a stack of these out to use when i need them, usually when I’m teaching a focused task. I ask before starting the task what they want to working for and tick off the boxes throughout to keep them motivated and earn the reward they’ve chosen..

#10 Daily Planner

Daily Planner – This Support folder is a place for my student to keep track of the days of the week, check their schedule, ask for task items they may need and support behavior before it arises.

QUICK TIP – A class daily organiser for my higher ability students. It helps them manage their day, hold motivator visuals, and reminds them of the rules in class.