Preventing Challenging Behaviors by Melody Tham

Group 5

2025-07-16 06:59:40 UTC

Teacher tell Sharvan that she is keeping the stationeries to help him to stay focus and will return after he has completed his task well

Group 3

2025-07-16 07:01:49 UTC

1) To get Sufi to sit on the floor for 5-10 minutes instead of his chair

2) Talk to the Sufi and go through the class rules

3) Encourage him by saying, " If you can sit down and complete the work, you will get a piece of paper( or something he likes)

4) Provide choices on doing his work now or during recess

5) Provide rewards when Sufi listens to the instructions

6) Provide leeway for Sufi to move before or after lessons.

Group 1

2025-07-16 07:02:33 UTC

Use wet wipes to clean Mary’s bag after stepping
Talking to John to find out the root cause, then discuss more appropriate manner to solve the issue, e.g. anger but find other outlets to relieve
Improve the process of physical classroom layout, i.e. where the students place their bags

Group 2

2025-07-16 07:02:49 UTC

1) Reflect on what he has done, awareness of what he has done (in line with school values: Respect and Empathy)

2) 3 chances. (1st time: Talk to child. 2nd time: Talk to parent. 3rd time: Give consequences)

3) Remove privilege of mingling with friends and classmates (short time).

4) Model good behavior and role play. Explicit teaching of how to behave in a kind way.

Group 5

2025-07-16 07:05:43 UTC

Teacher to set clear expectations before the activities.
Teacher to get students to keep all their things that are not necessary in their bag before commencing on the activities

Group 3

2025-07-16 07:14:19 UTC

1) Provide them with filler activities that can engage and interest the students (colouring, maths games)

2) Can have mini games ( like card games)

3) Engage the students who have completed earlier to help the students who need help ( learning from others)

4) Extend play time longer

5) Start snack time when they have completed their work.

6) engage the students on the finger exercises

Group 2

2025-07-16 07:14:50 UTC

1) Give some leadership/support roles.

2) Set goals and expectations.

3) Reinforce routines.

4) Have time fillers so they have things to do once they are done with their work.

5) Reward system.

6) Mixed profile grouping.

7) Use technology, or multi-modal approach to lessons.

Group 1

2025-07-16 07:14:54 UTC

Role distribution especially in group work
Reliable group leader to remind desired behaviours
Setting clear expectations and routines, esp. voice level chart
More regular movement breaks for younger learners
Include more kinesthetic classroom activities

Group 4

2025-07-16 07:15:02 UTC

Create opportunities for pair work and group discussion

If it's only one student experiencing big emotions, we guide him to safety (remove him from the place eg go to the toilet) and do calming strategies with the rest of the students

Group 5

2025-07-16 07:15:20 UTC

Have extra extension activities and filler activities to keep those who have completed first occupied
Allowed to do some interesting activities like playing with Math playground if the first few complete their work very well and fast

Group 1

2025-07-16 07:28:11 UTC

Red - panicked and terrified

Try breathing exercise, let him be under the table until he is ready to come out, telling him it’s okay to feel that way, scaffold by starting to share within a smaller group, or give him a choice to read another day

Group 3

2025-07-16 07:28:12 UTC

1) Acknowledge that Show and Tell can make one anxious. ( I understand that you are feeling worried and anxious. Get him to do breathing exercise)

2) Normalize( It is okay to feel this way)

3) provide choices ( How about you do later or tmr)

4) provide support( Talk to him one to one and provide support. I can stand beside you to hold your script. Maybe provide extension

Group 5

2025-07-16 07:29:07 UTC

Ask James which zone he is in.
Tell him “I understand that you are angry that you lost your interclass match and upset with the results. Is ok to feel this way” ( normalise feeling)
Offer choices: how about you take a toilet break or sip some water to cool down
We can sit down with you and you can share your feelings with me

Group 4

2025-07-16 07:29:59 UTC

Zone red (panic)

Assure him that his feeling is normal, and when he is ready he can return to his seat. Then, we will discuss when for him to present. Provide water/stress ball nearby

Identify trigger for future plans

Group 2

2025-07-16 07:30:15 UTC

1) acknowledge his feelings and zone: Take deep breath.

2) normalize it.: say it's okay. Its normal to be nervous and anxious. Let's work on some ways to overcome it.

3) offer choices: small group sharing, or one-to-one with buddy first.

4) shows support and readiness: Encourage when child is gearing up to share with buddy. Praise when child eventually does share. Give time for the child to be ready.