Non-Verbal Cues

Intervention

Non-verbal cues are used to signal to a student without disturbing the whole classroom, it is discreet and quick and makes students more comfortable and more likely to participate in the classroom.

Direct application to Tier 3

• Non-verbal cues can be used for all students in the classroom but can also be personalized to fit a certain student and their particular situation.

• Can be used when a student is not participating in class or being very unproductive.

How to use Intervention

• Meet with a student to identify how you will communicate with each other in a special way.

• Have the student decide what sign they would want to use

• practice using these signs with your student.

Citations

Non-Verbal Cues & Signals. PBIS World RSS. (n.d.). https://www.pbisworld.com/tier-3/non-verbal-cues-signals/.

Unknown. (1970, January 1). Hand Signals {Watercolor Classroom Decor}. TheHappyTeacher. http://www.thehappyteacher.co/2018/07/hand-signals-watercolor-classroom-decor.html.