RedirectgentlyLabelfeelingsStayphysicallycloseFree!GivetransitionwarningsEngagethem witha simplesongRemainconsistent/usepositivephrasingOfferlimitedchoicesUse avisualscheduleModelbehaviorOffer asimilar,safechoiceTeachreplacementskillsAcknowledgeeffortUse"first/then"languageNarratepersistenceProvidecalmingspaceRedirectgentlyLabelfeelingsStayphysicallycloseFree!GivetransitionwarningsEngagethem witha simplesongRemainconsistent/usepositivephrasingOfferlimitedchoicesUse avisualscheduleModelbehaviorOffer asimilar,safechoiceTeachreplacementskillsAcknowledgeeffortUse"first/then"languageNarratepersistenceProvidecalmingspace

Teacher Strategies - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Redirect gently
  2. Label feelings
  3. Stay physically close
  4. Free!
  5. Give transition warnings
  6. Engage them with a simple song
  7. Remain consistent/use positive phrasing
  8. Offer limited choices
  9. Use a visual schedule
  10. Model behavior
  11. Offer a similar, safe choice
  12. Teach replacement skills
  13. Acknowledge effort
  14. Use "first/then" language
  15. Narrate persistence
  16. Provide calming space