Table 3.

Sample feedback statements

Situation	Feedback to the entire class	Feedback to an individual student
Praise for appropriate social distancing	I like that you are staying at your own desks. Good work!	Raul, you are doing a fantastic job of giving Jose personal space. I know that he is your best friend and that you love hanging out with him. Thank you for respecting his space
Gentle reminder when children are not following guidelines	I am noticing that you are sitting very close to one another on the rug. Please remember to give one another personal space	Keisha, I see that you are having a hard time keeping your hands away from Lilah’s body. Please remember to respect her personal space
Gentle reminder before behavior occurs/pre-correction	We are getting ready to go to recess. Thank you for respecting one another’s personal space in the hallway	Francesco, thank you for keeping your hands off your friends’ desks as you walk to the door
Use redirection when students present unsafe behaviors in meeting classroom expectations	Everyone, step on the footprints on the floor for a line-up. Then we’ll go outside	Olivia, sit on your spot on the rug so you can keep your distance