Do you have Plan?

One of the things we spoke about at the recent TCB free live training series was the importance of having a PLAN.

Most teachers are required to have a lesson plan. 

Even in emergent, project-based, or play-based classrooms it may be more of a scaffolding or flow of the day but there still is a plan for how elements of the day will go.

Yet, when it comes to challenging behavior most teachers don’t have a plan per se.

Sometimes we create plans for individual children - usually when the behavior becomes severe and consistent - either aggressive or disruptive to the class.

We say that it’s important to focus on prevention but how can we prevent or minimize challenging behavior if we don’t have a plan? 

So, how about you - on a scale of 1-10, do you have a plan? 

Let’s say…

10: “I have a thorough and effective challenging behavior prevention plan.”

5: “Well…I do some activities to teach social emotional skills, I offer choices to try and avoid power struggles, and use redirection…but I am not sure I would call it a PLAN per se.”

1: “Honestly, Barb, I'm kind of winging it.” 

Take a quick minute and let me know in the comments below, where are you at with your challenging behavior prevention plan?