LabelfeelingsTeachreplacementskillsUse"first/then"languageProvidecalmingspaceEngagethem witha simplesongFree!StayphysicallycloseModelbehaviorRemainconsistent/usepositivephrasingGivetransitionwarningsUse avisualscheduleOffer asimilar,safechoiceNarratepersistenceOfferlimitedchoicesRedirectgentlyAcknowledgeeffortLabelfeelingsTeachreplacementskillsUse"first/then"languageProvidecalmingspaceEngagethem witha simplesongFree!StayphysicallycloseModelbehaviorRemainconsistent/usepositivephrasingGivetransitionwarningsUse avisualscheduleOffer asimilar,safechoiceNarratepersistenceOfferlimitedchoicesRedirectgentlyAcknowledgeeffort

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