Frequently walking around room with no apparent destination
Frequently sharpen pencil, use bathroom, get drink, etc
Go to teacher’s desk for frequent help and questions
have many excuses
Not sure why they are out of seat when asked
Crumble up many papers to get up and throw them away
Take a long time to go do or get items
Stop at students’ desks or seats while up to talk before returning to their own seat
Frequently do not have supplies and have to get up to retrieve them
Leave items in backpack then get up to get them, one at a time as needed.
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.
Assign a classroom job
Break down assignment
Break down directions
Call on student frequently
Do unfinished work during recess or unstructured time
Engage student
Have student take frequent breaks, do errand or active job
Help student start assignment
More structured routine
Redirection
Speak with student in hallway
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 seating disk