We’ve all seen it. The student who inadvertently cuts off their friend mid-sentence because they have something they really, really want to say.
The student who is excited and enthusiastic about today’s lesson and can’t help but blurt out responses.With patience and a few tried-and-true strategies, you can help your student harness their enthusiasm and energy in the classroom while minimizing blurting.
Use these ideas to spark your next brilliant behavior plan or classroom-management strategy.1. Try planned ignoring. During a classroom activity, acknowledge students who raise their hands and wait to be called on. (Be sure to repeat this expectation prior to and during the lesson.) When a student who was previously blurting is now raising their hand, call on that student right away, and praise their enthusiastic efforts to contribute while following classroom expectations.[Get This Free Download: The Daily Report Card for Better Classroom Behavior]2.
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