Instructional Playbook

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Classroom Adjustment: 2x10

Protocol Identify Student(s) : Select student(s) who would benefit from a stronger connection with you. Schedule : Choose a consistent 2-minute daily time (arrival, transition, dismissal). Focus : Conversations should be personal, not corrective or academic. The 2-Minute Interaction : Greet warmly, ask one open question, listen actively, and close positively. Follow up on things that are important to the student when appropriate. “How did your game go last night?” “Did you watch the latest episode of your favorite show? How was it?” Log Each Day : Record a short note about the topic discussed and student mood. Reflect : After 10 days, review notes and reflect, and assess the effect of the intervention. The 2x10 strategy involves meeting with a student for 2 minutes every day for 10 days, chatting about whatever the student would like to talk about – a sports team, Pokemon, friends and family, video games, etc. The 2X10 builds trust, increases positive interactions, and reduces challenging behaviors by strengthening relationships. This is not a time to discuss academic and behavioral performance; the student should determine the subject. The adult should be fully focused on the student and not multitasking, and the conversation should feel casual and positive.

Level of Teacher Effort

Low High Medium

Target Students

Considerations

Works well with all students, but may be especially helpful for students who are: disconnected from teacher/peers engaging in frequent minor misbehaviors responding well to positive attention withdrawn or have not yet formed bonds at school.

Some students may feel uncomfortable with focused attention. Start with very brief, casual interactions and build up. Keep it authentic, not forced. Avoid turning the time into a lecture or problem-solving session. Keep conversations neutral or

positive - no behavior talk. Be consistent; skipping days weakens the effect.