Firm, but Flexible Planning Sheet

The Firm, but Flexible Planning Sheet is a practical tool designed to help educators and behavior specialists prepare for situations where challenging behaviors are related to following directions. This resource encourages a balanced approach by planning for clear, “firm” instructions while brainstorming ways to introduce flexibility, reducing power struggles and promoting shared control.

Aligned with the Firm, but Flexible visualized behavior strategy available on BIP Visualized, this planning sheet is applicable for both home and school settings and offers a structured framework for managing challenging behaviors effectively.

Why Download This Resource?

• Plan ahead to reduce power struggles by balancing firmness with flexibility.
• Offer shared control in challenging situations to support positive behavior.
• Use in home or school settings to proactively address low-intensity behaviors.

What You’ll Get:

• A fillable template to list “firm” instructions and brainstorm flexible responses for each.
• Examples of flexible strategies, such as offering choices, modifying expectations, and supporting self-regulation.
• A tool aligned with BIP Visualized’s Firm, but Flexible strategy for consistent behavior support.

Download this resource today and enhance your approach to managing behavior challenges effectively!

This resource is for upgraded accounts only.