“Stop calling out” tells a student what they are doing wrong. Do they know what to do instead? Make the next step specific. Model what it looks like and give the student a chance to practice. #Highfive #TheScienceOfDiscipline

The space we create around a moment of correction matters.  When we intentionally create safe conditions, accountability has a greater opportunity to become learning. #WordyWednesday #RestorativePractices #TheScienceofDiscipline #Highfive

Here’s a look back at the people and moments that made this year’s Community of Wellness Fair special. Thank you to the vendors, volunteers, and families who came out — and to the Highfive team and Appoquinimink School District for bringing everyone together. #CommunityWellness

Fear can stop a behavior quickly. Once the fear is gone, though, the motivation to make a different choice may disappear with it. Discipline should leave students with something they can use next time. #WordyWednesday #SchoolCulture #TheScienceofDiscipline #Highfive

When sharing context with a colleague, include what happened, what was tried, and what helped. That gives the next adult a place to start - and the student room to be seen beyond a difficult moment. #SchoolCulture #StudentSupport #Highfive #TheScienceOfDiscipline

A student returns to class from the office. The lesson has moved on. Everyone looks up. What happens next deserves a careful plan. Coming back to class should give the student a real opportunity to participate again. #RestorativePractices #Highfive #TheScienceOfDiscipline

Defiance can look like a student refusing, arguing, or pushing back. The response still needs a boundary, but understanding what is driving the pushback can help us choose one that keeps the student in the conversation. #WordyWednesday #TheScienceofDiscipline #Highfive

In just 20 school days, educators using our app have recorded about 6,000 Highfives to recognize students’ positive behavior. Positive recognition deserves the same attention as corrective feedback. #Highfive #TheScienceOfDiscipline

Cognitive flexibility helps students shift gears, consider another option, and adjust when something is not working. Sometimes the goal is simply helping a student see that there is more than one way forward. #WordyWednesday #TheScienceofDiscipline #Highfive

Join us at the annual Community of Wellness Fair hosted by the Restorative Community Schools / Highfive team and Appoquinimink School District! Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Louis L. Redding Middle School, Middletown, DE See you there! #CommunityWellness #Highfive

Teachers need a next step. School leaders need the full picture. Highfive Classroom helps educators respond to behavior, recognize progress, and make discipline a chance to learn. Swipe to see more! #SchoolLeadership #Highfive #TheScienceofDiscipline

Relational accountability keeps the student in the conversation. It works better when the student still feels connected enough to reflect, repair, and try again. #WordyWednesday #TheScienceofDiscipline #Highfive

Another referral. You’re still piecing together the context. You need the full picture to decide what comes next. Highfive Classroom helps connect the context and support consistent responses. #HighfiveClassroom #Highfive #TheScienceofDiscipline

The same conversation. Third time this week. You shouldn’t have to figure out every next step on your own. Teachers need support in those moments, too. That’s why we built Highfive Classroom. #HighfiveClassroom #Highfive #TheScienceofDiscipline

A student who refuses to try may be protecting themself. If a mistake feels unacceptable, “I don’t care” can feel safer than effort. Support starts by making the next step feel manageable, worth trying, and safe to get wrong. #WordyWednesday #TheScienceofDiscipline #Highfive

Calm is where the next part can begin. A student who was ready to argue, leave, or shut down may not have been ready to talk about what happened in that same moment. Once the intensity comes down, there’s more room for that conversation. #TheScienceOfDiscipline #Highfive

A student in threat response is not choosing the most “reasonable” option in the room. Their body is choosing the fastest one. The behavior still needs support and accountability. #WordyWednesday #TheScienceofDiscipline #Highfive

The bigger reaction may not be the first sign. Small shifts can be easy to miss, especially in a busy classroom. But noticing that something has changed gives us a chance to get curious before more pressure is added to the moment.  #TheScienceOfDiscipline #Highfive

“I’m not doing it.” can mean more than one thing. If trying has repeatedly ended in frustration, embarrassment, or failure, avoiding the task may feel safer than risking another attempt. #TheScienceOfDiscipline #Highfive

When trying has not worked for a long time, giving up can start to feel safer than trying again. Learned helplessness can look like refusal, avoidance, or “I can’t” before a student even begins. #WordyWednesday #TheScienceofDiscipline #Highfive