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S2E10 – Flip The Script: The Student Who Finishes Early and Won't Stop Talking

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One student finishes early, starts chatting with their neighbors, and suddenly quiet work time is falling apart. In this flip the script reframing episode, Michelle walks through a three-minute mental reset using collaborative problem-solving. You'll get three steps to run through before you walk over, plus a low-key script for inviting the student into solving the problem with you, so you can trade the redirect for a partnership.

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