Freeman Elementary PBIS
What is Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)?
- Creates and maintains a safe and effective learning environment
- Ensures all students have social skills needed for success at school and beyond
- Provides a proactive system-wide framework for implementation
The Purpose of PBIS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm.
Implementing PBIS at Home
- 5:1 positives to correction
- Set the stage for success, rewards
- Give clear, specific directions
- Stay calm, use a calm voice
- Set reasonable limits
- Set consistent, Yes means Yes, No means No
- Set example, actions speak louder than words
- Proactively anticipate situation
- Have patience, a little goes a long way
- Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride!
| INSTEAD OF SAYING | TRY SAYING THIS |
| Stop hitting! | Please keep your hands to yourself. |
| Don’t say that! | Please choose another word. |
| Quit whining and crying! | Please use your words. |
| I can’t hear you. | Please speak louder/more clearly |
| I won’t buy you that. | Instead of that, what if we… |
| Don’t get upset. | It’s okay to feel that way, but… |
| We have to stop playing. | We have to leave. |