Tier I Interventions for Poor Self Esteem

• Before you start, a few important points:
  *Try multiple interventions
  *Each intervention must be tried for at least 2 weeks
  *Collect and track specific data on each intervention tried and the effect of each intervention over the time it was implemented
  *After at least 6 weeks, you may consider moving to tier 2 interventions. You must submit your tier 1 data to and speak with your building administrator before moving to tier 2 as well.
  
  
  Tier I interventions for Poor Self Esteem:
  
• Alternative modes of completing assignments
• Assign a buddy or partner
• Assign a classroom job
• Call parent or positive note home
• Deep breathing
• Draw a picture or write in a journal
• Encourage interaction with a more self confident student
• Explain assignment
• Explain directions
• Give choices
• Help student start assignment
• Helping Students With Home Work
• Listen to music
• More structured routine
• Move to a new location in the classroom
• Praise student frequently
• Proximity to students
• Reflective listening
• Rewards and praise
• Snack break
• Talk one on one with student
• Talk to parent
• Teach conflict resolution skills
• Teach coping skills
• Teach relationship skills
• Teach relaxation techniques
• Teach social skills