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