FADED COLORS

DIFFICULT

STUDENT A

• Is the Color Green
• When showing his faded colors he acts out by shutting down and withdrawing.
• He refuses to comply and refuses to communicate.
• He is highly critical of himself.

TO HELP STUDENT A

• I might motivate him by asking for his help to solve problems and engage him in solving daily classroom tasks.
• I might prevent further erosion by not pressuring small talk and giving space when it is needed.
• I might intervene when I see emotions escalating from others or if I see him withdrawing too much.

EASY TO MANAGE

STUDENT B

• Is the color gold
• When showing his faded colors he becomes rigid and critical of himself and others.
• He has a lot of anxiety.
• Seems depressed.

TO HELP STUDENT B

• I might motivate him by giving him a clear defined task with a definitive end goal.
• I might prevent further erosion by being aware of times when there is increased chaos, and not ask him to clean up other's messes.
• I will intervene when I see him start to force others to follow the rules and start to complain.

QUIET

STUDENT C

• Is the color blue.
• When he is showing his faded colors he seems unmotivated
• He withdraws.
• He becomes very passive resistant.

TO HELP STUDENT C

• I can motivate him by asking about his feelings on different situations, and then appreciating his contribution.
• To prevent future erosion I can give him increased opportunities to express his creativity and emotions on a daily basis.
• I will intervene when I see others teasing him or if I see him start to become depressed.