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The “Yes, But…” Strategy

/ Building Positive Relationships, Specialized Interventions / By Arkansas Behavior Specialists

This Behavior Break features a strategy that can be used in the classroom, called the “Yes, but…” strategy which allows educators to tell their students “No” without eliciting problem behavior. 

“Yes, but…” Strategy Handout 

Positive Post-Its

First 5 Minutes Strategy

Music for De-Escalation

Increasing Student Participation

Attention Signals

Strategies for Work Refusal

Accepting “No” in the Classroom

Quick Tips for De-Escalation

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