Behavior
Strategies
Supporting Your Child's Behavior
Welcome to the behavior resources site for La Mesa Spring Valley Schools. We have added resources to support behavior for children and families in the home setting. This site contains video clips explaining behavior strategies as well as tips and tricks for common supports. This site will continue to be updated as we add resources, so check back often!
Creating a Routine
Creating a routine is important to help reduce stress and anxiety about the unknown and offer stability by creating a predictable day.
Creating a Schedule
A visual schedule can help the day go smoothly and create consistent routines.
How am I Feeling
Visuals can be helpful when children don't have the words to express how we are feeling.
Calming Down
At times everyone feels frustrated. It's important to have a plan in place to help with calming down.
Breathing Techniques
Breathing techniques can be used any time your child is feeling frustrated, anxious, or upset as a way to calm down.
Controlled Choices
Controlled choices are useful when a child is having a hard time with transitioning to the next activity or following directions.
Checking in
Checking in is an important way to gain information about what could be impacting a child's behavior.
Giving Directions
Tips for ways to have greater success with children following directions.
Planned Ignoring
Planned ignoring can be used as a way to reduce negative behavior if done correctly.
Positive Reinforcment
Positive reinforcement is useful when we are trying to teach a child a new positive behavior or increase appropriate behavior.
Timer
Using a timer to help children know how much time is left for an activity can be helpful for managing behavior. Make sure to give a warning at the halfway mark and when there is only a short time left (1 minute, 10 seconds) so they can anticipate the ending of the activity or task. Some timers visually show how much time is remaining. Using the timer on your cellphone can be helpful!