Frustrated

The student may:

• Huff, puff, grumble, or yell

• Be rude to others

• Refuse and snap at offers for help

• Stomp, pound fists on desk, throw pencil or paper, etc

• Blame others or things for problems

• Be touchy and reactive

• Grimace, frown, or appear angry

• Appear flushed, tense, irritated or fidgety

• Perseverate on a topic, problem, or issue

• Refuse to transition or move on

• Re-start assignments repeatedly

• Quick to react with anger

• Cry and refuse to work or comply

• Lash out verbally and physically

• Bite nails or lips, tug at hair, tap feet or hands or other nervous habit

• Heavy and/or quick breathing

• Red face

Tier I Interventions

Before you start, a few important points:

• Try multiple interventions

• Try each intervention for a minimum of 4-weeks and over 1 intervention may be implemented at the same time.

• Further details on each intervention is linked here.

Interventions:

• Assign a buddy or partner

• Break down assignment

• Break down directions

• Clear and concise directions

• Count to 10

• Deep breathing

• Give choices

• Reflection sheet

• Reflective listening

• Speak with student in hallway

• Stress ball or fidget

• Take a break

• Talk one on one with student

• Teach conflict resolution skills

• Teach coping skills

• Teach relationship skills

• Teach relaxation techniques

• Teach social skills

• Use calm neutral tone