You may want to allow him to run around in a designated spot in the play yard. Help the child find his areas of strength so that he can build his self-esteem. It is important to pair verbal praise with a reward. A simple nod, wink, smile, or touch on the shoulder can be very powerful. This will make the expectations clearer to him and avoid the negativity inherent in what he would perceive as criticism.
Some students respond to a prearranged cuing system with the teacher.
The cue can remind your student to correct behavior without direct confrontation or loss of self-esteem. It can involve the classroom teacher or any support personnel available to the student. Encouraging your student to monitor his own behavior has many benefits. It also prompts movement toward your student's internal frame of reference in evaluating his behavior. Subscribe Special offer for members of teachers unions and members of credit unions.