10 Themed Behavior Cards for Fresh and Unique Silent Redirection

I didn’t know very much about silent redirection strategies that could be used during classroom counseling lessons when I first started counseling.

 

I was at a seminar, and the person sitting next to me kept sharing their opinions with me while the speaker was presenting. After quite a few minutes of her whispering, while the presenter was talking, the presenter put an upside-down piece of paper on the table in front of her.

 

She turned it over, and it read, “Is what you are doing right now helping you learn this information?” She didn’t say another word. 

 

As a School Counselor, I need a few tricks up my sleeve to help me manage behaviors during my classroom counseling lessons. I recreated my own set of cards that would work well with elementary students.

 

During lessons, when students are consistently off task or misbehaving, I like to drop the appropriate card off at their desks. It is an easy way to let students know they need to modify their behavior without drawing attention to the situation or further disrupting learning time. 

 

Once behaviors are modified and appropriate, I like to praise students and let them know I appreciate that they are meeting expectations.

 

I use the motivational cards for extra encouragement. The impact a compliment can have is amazing. It’s a great way to further build our rapport and acknowledge positive changes in behavior. 

 

 

 

I print the cards on cardstock and then laminate all pages. I cut to separate the cards, and as easy as that, they are ready for use. I keep them in a little container, much like a mesh pencil pouch, that is easily accessible during lessons.

 

Whenever necessary and appropriate, I discreetly place the card upside down on the student’s desk as I pass by.  Silent redirection in action. 

 

It works wonders. 

 

I like to let students keep the motivational cards. You never know the impact one little card could have. If they want to keep it, cherish it, look back at it, and use it as a reminder, I want them to be able to.  

 

I switch out the cards monthly, the new theme and mix of statements help keep this silent redirection intervention interesting. The new words and fresh clip art keep the students engaged and maintain the effectiveness of the behavior cards.

Here is the Behavior Card schedule that I follow: Behavior Cards – 10 Month Bundle

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What statements do you think would work best with your students? Which do you think your students would like best? The modifier cards? The motivator cards?

Would this strategy work during your classroom counseling lessons? Reply back and let me know!