BIST tip

“Rethinks” are quick time outs to help students refocus and get back on 
track.  When a child is off task, they are asked to put their head down and 
cover their eyes.  The child must be able to identify what got them into 
trouble in the first place, make a plan of what they can do differently next 
time, and then demonstrate the appropriate classroom behavior.  When the 
student has finished a “rethink,” they let the adult know by giving a thumbs-
up signal.