http://www.restorativeschools.org.nz Strategies for Building Connections (and keeping minor incidents minor) Supporting Positive Behaviour at Beckenham Te Kura O Pūroto (see 7 Languages of Respect) * Positive forecasting * Knowing what will help each child calm down/relax * Buddying / partnering students for modelling/supporting behaviours * Games / jokes * Physical contact (if appropriate) e.g. high 5, pat on back * Work at students' level * Play with children (e.g. during Discovery) * Focus on learning by making it engaging and relevant for the child * Gestures : eye contact, smiles, thumbs up, waves * Ask questions...e.g. what happened? Why do you/we need to...? How can I help you to...? * Ask rather than tell e.g. "Can you keep the chair on the floor" instead of "Stop rocking the chair" Six of the Best Connection Strategies * 2 by 10 - 2 minutes per day talking with a target child about their interests etc; for 10 days in a row * Be firm, ...