| Live in the Now |
- Name what to do now instead of focusing on what went wrong
- Give a clear and precise direction, telling students what to do
- Tell students what should happen next
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| Assume the Best |
- Attribute the behavior or mistake to something well-intentioned (“It looks like a few people are confused…”
- Redirect students using “reminders” (“Remember, right now we are…)
- Use encouraging words when redirecting students (I know my room 2 can…)
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| Narrate the Positive |
- Actively notice and name good things going on periodically
- Call out strong academic practices
- Share reminders and ideas that can help other students
- Also refer to positive narration criteria on the CC Feedback Sheet
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| Challenge |
- Challenge students with a specific goal (immediate or long term)
- Invest students in the community with team challenges or class goals
- Give the students an opportunity to compete as a group, against themselves, and/or against others groups, classes or sections.
- Mention expectations for a higher grade level (“I bet you can do this like 5th graders”)
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| Talk Aspirations |
- Push students to the next level by naming how they are leveling up
- Incorporate phrases or language about future goals
- Talk about who your students are becoming or where they are headed
- Discuss the bright future students will have
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