Offering students simple choices can reduce pushback and boost cooperation. In this Misfit Minute, we break down how to turn everyday directives into opportunities for autonomy and engagement.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Choice = Power: Even small choices give students autonomy and reduce resistance
• Circle Time Example: Let students choose where or how they sit instead of forcing one option
• Directive Reframe: Switch “Put your things away and line up” to “Do you want to line up first or pack up first?”
• Weekly Challenge: Rewrite one classroom directive as a choice that works for you and your students

📦 Resources Mentioned

• Related episodes: Pre-Correcting Behavior → http://abainschool.com/mm7 and FBA Miniseries on Antecedent Strategies → https://abainschool.com/ep51
• Free classroom tools & resources inside the Misfit Behaviors Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits

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