Paper or notepad Have students use a piece of paper or notepad to write down any comments, questions, or information while others are speaking. 

Controlling the urge to interrupt Assist students in brainstorming ways to control their urge to interrupt. For example: crossing their arms, making a fist, counting to ten, etc. 

Non verbal cues Use hand signals or color charts to let students know that they are interrupting or to warn that there might be a problem with their behavior. 

Wait time Have students practice waiting for their turn to speak for a short period of time. Gradually increase the amount of wait time as they are successful. 

Social cues and skills Remind students of appropriate social cues and skills when speaking with peers. For example, saying, "Excuse me" if they would like to speak during a conversation or waiting until someone is done talking before speaking. 

Wait time Have students practice waiting for their turn to speak for a short period of time. Gradually increase the amount of wait time as they are successful. 

Non verbal cues Use hand signals or color charts to let students know that they are interrupting or to warn that there might be a problem with their behavior. 

Paper or notepad Have students use a piece of paper or notepad to write down any comments, questions or information while others are speaking. 

Controlling the urge to interrupt Assist students in brainstorming ways to control their urge to interrupt. For example: crossing their arms, making a fist, counting to ten, etc.

Preferential seating Assign students a seat that is close the source of information and far from students they will want to speak with. 

Nonverbal cues Use hand signals or color charts to let students know that they are talking or to warn that there might be a problem with their behavior. 

Leader As a positive reward for not talking during quiet times, allow students to be the leader of a small group activity where they will have the opportunity to speak more. 

Wait time Have students practice waiting for their turn to speak for a short period of time. Gradually increase the amount of wait time as they are successful.

 Listening skills Demonstrate how to listen while others are speaking: stop what you're doing, look at the person who is speaking, keep your hands free of distracting materials. 

Paper or notepad Have students use a piece of paper or notepad to write down any comments, questions, or information during a quiet time. 

Behavior contract Create a behavioral contract with students that outlines desired behaviors and rewards if successful. 

Controlling the urge to talk Assist students in brainstorming ways to control their urge to talk. For example: crossing their arms, making a fist, counting to ten, etc.

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