Say, Show, Check

Universal. Prevention. Targeted. Behavior. Teaching. Rules. Practice. Role Playing.

• Step 1: Say: Say what the rule is and why it is important. Then explain what the rule looks like.

• Step 2: Show: Show children by doing the behavior yourself. Make sure to continue to talk through what you are doing and why you are doing.

• Step 3: Check: Check understanding by role playing incorrect behavior and asking the children what you did wrong and what you should have done instead. Ask a different child to show what the appropriate behavior looks like. Praise the child for demonstrating the behavior correctly and praise the rest of the group for watching and listening quietly.

• In upper elementary and middle school groups, it may be best to not demonstrate inappropriate behavior as some children will do the inappropriate behavior to get peer attention.

• Small group practice can be added easily. Invite a group of students to role play for the rest of the group, like a play. Have the other children judge the appropriateness of the behaviors displayed.