Behavior Supports

A first Then chart with two options, surrounded by many icons

This website has some ideas to set up first-then charts to use when teaching and working at home. Follow these three steps:

  1. Show the student the first/then card, point to the two symbols, and say “First (Activity 1), then (Activity 2)”. If the student resists or gets off task, show them the card again and repeat this phrase.

  2. When the first activity is done, show the student the first/then card again and say “(Activity 1) finished!” while pointing at the first visual on the card. Then point to the second activity and say “Now, (Activity 2).”

  3. Begin Activity 2 immediately.

Voice volume from 0, purple being silent, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, being an outside voice

This scale can be used as a reminder for children about expected voice volume to use when learning at home

an assortment of cards used for communication prepared to go on a ribbon

Download symbols that can be cut out and put on a lanyard to support communication needs and postive behavior at home.

A five point scale from 5 at the top (I cant' stand this and ready to explode) using Red, orange, yellow, blue, green, (green is doing great) also has descriptions and cartoon faces that partner with each level

Download a 5-point scale that you can customize to fit the needs of any child.

This short guide provides great tips for defining expectations during distance learning. It can be used to make safe, predictable, positive learning spaces for students.