3 Phrases You Can Use to De-escalate a Student provides educators with three practical communication strategies for calming tense situations, reducing power struggles, and building stronger relationships with students. This guide teaches educators how to acknowledge student emotions and offer support, express genuine curiosity to better understand challenging behaviors, and use collaborative language that encourages problem-solving. Through clear explanations and classroom examples, teachers learn how simple changes in their words can help students feel heard, respected, and supported. Designed for educators working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors, this resource emphasizes connection over control and demonstrates how empathy, trust, and consistent communication can create opportunities for meaningful behavioral change.