Stop repeating yourself: The one-sentence strategy for better classroom behavior

When-then sentences can make classroom directions clearer for kids. They can make classroom management easier for teachers. And they can support better behavior at school. In this video, special education teacher Stephanie DeLussey explains how to use when-then sentences, or when-then statements, as a positive behavior strategy for kids with learning and thinking differences. That includes students with ADHD. This simple behavior support approach can help students understand expectations and stay on track. That helps them feel more successful in the classroom. This video is Episode 1 of our Positive Behavior Strategies series. It’s a playlist focused on classroom management, behavior support, and practical strategies. It can all help neurodivergent students and other kids who learn and think differently thrive at school. Watch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0Kjy0JtEbaTA1vLoKOnJqon7gncLq7vI Thanks to 3M for sponsoring this video. Timestamps 00:00 When students don’t follow directions 00:55 What are when-then sentences? 01:23 Step 1: Plan your expectations 01:46 Step 2: Deliver the sentence 02:15 Step 3: Follow through 02:50 Why it works (especially for ADHD students) 03:28 Do’s and don’ts 4:24 Recap and next steps For more on this topic When-then sentences: An evidence-based behavior strategy https://www.understood.org/en/articles/behavior-strategy-when-then Teacher resources: Learning differences and ADHD https://www.understood.org/en/topics/educators Positive behavior strategies: A guide for teachers https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-are-positive-behavior-strategies Understanding behavior as communication: A teacher’s guide https://www.understood.org/en/articles/understanding-behavior-as-communication-a-teachers-guide Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at https://understood.org/give. For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/understoodorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Understood/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@understood.org Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/understoodorg/ #ADHD #BehaviorStrategies #TeacherTips #ClassroomTips