Get to Know Your Students.
Smile and greet them by name each time they get on your bus.
Be a Positive Role Model.
Be friendly and polite. Say “please” and “thank you.” Show students the kind of behavior you would like to see from them.
Respect Students’ Personal Space.
Students have little personal space on a school bus. If you must approach a student, remain at least one leg-length away.
Be Aware of Your Body Language.
Avoid gestures, facial expressions, or movements that may appear threatening, such as scowls or finger pointing.
Establish Rules.
Keep your rules short and simple. Give a written copy to all riders and post them on the bus.
Set Limits When Rules Are Broken.
Tell the student what rule was broken and why that rule is important. Then, set limits by giving the student choices and explaining the consequences of each choice. Stress the choice you prefer the student to make.
Remain Calm.
Even when students are insulting or hostile, don’t allow them to “push your buttons.” Your losing control will only make the situation worse.
Safely Manage Disruptive Student Bus Behavior
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Your FREE RESOURCE pack includes one of each of the following:
- Preventing Problem Behavior on Your School Bus poster
- Risks of Restraints booklet
- The Art of Setting Limits pamphlet
- How to Prevent Problem Behavior on Your School Bus pamphlet
- 10 Tips for Crisis Prevention pamphlet
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